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test_301 | M: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.
W: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.
M: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.
W: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But now...
M: Uh-oh. What happened?
W: It's the uniforms. I saw them, and now I'm sorry I ever started playing the flute.
M: Ugly? I'm sure you'd look great in anything, Julie.
W: It's not that. They're made out of wool. Wool! In August!
M: Dear Lord! You'll all get way too hot.
W: Well, it's worse for the saxophone players.
M: I guess the drummers have the same problem.
W: Yes. They complained, but the school doesn't have money to buy new clothes for us. | What instrument does Julie play? | [
"(A) The drums.",
"(B) The saxophone.",
"(C) The flute."
] | (C) The flute. |
test_302 | M: Hey, Jenny, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
W: It's impossible.
M: Why?
W: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out of the other.
M: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room. | What does the woman complain about the man? | [
"(A) He is ugly.",
"(B) He is forgetful.",
"(C) He doesn't know how to save money."
] | (C) He doesn't know how to save money. |
test_303 | M: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
W: How do you spend your spare time, Tom?
M: I have much interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practise playing it.
W: Do you often take part in the concert?
M: Yes, I like to go listening to some music. At present my major purpose is to learn from others.
W: Do you like classical music or pop?
M: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily?
W: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.
M: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.
W: So do I, but I'm weak in the theory of music.
M: Me, too. Would you like to go with me to my uncle? He's a professor of music.
W: I'm glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice. | How will the speakers improve their theory of music? | [
"(A) By exchanging experience with each other.",
"(B) By practising playing music every day.",
"(C) By turning to the man's uncle for advice."
] | (C) By turning to the man's uncle for advice. |
test_304 | W: I need a bike to get to my new job. How much does this one cost?
M: That bike is the cheapest one we have, and it costs $200. But this bike is much better and costs $220.
W: Thanks, but I'll take the cheaper one. I also want this helmet that costs $30. | How much will the woman spend? | [
"(A) $220.",
"(B) $230.",
"(C) $250."
] | (B) $230. |
test_305 | W: You might catch a cold if you don't wear a hat on such a cold winter day.
M: It doesn't matter. I'm used to it. | What is the man used to? | [
"(A) Wearing a hat throughout the year.",
"(B) Going out on cold autumn days.",
"(C) Not wearing a hat in winter."
] | (C) Not wearing a hat in winter. |
test_306 | W: This is the dinning room.
M: Good. But what I want to know is what time they serve breakfast. | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) He doesn't like the dining room.",
"(B) He doesn't like the breakfast.",
"(C) He wants to know when he can eat breakfast."
] | (C) He wants to know when he can eat breakfast. |
test_307 | W: What's the matter, Tom?
M: I fell off my bike and hurt my leg yesterday. | What happened to Tom? | [
"(A) He fell off a truck.",
"(B) He hurt his leg.",
"(C) He is ill."
] | (B) He hurt his leg. |
test_308 | M: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.
W: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.
M: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.
W: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility and they didn't have stations half that price.
M: I was really upset about those fee increases last year, I see the facilities, I have to admit that the money was well spent.
W: I agree.
M: Oh, there is a fully equipped acrobatics room.
W: Oh, it's so fun. I didn't even see that when I came in.
M: I saw all kinds of things that I wouldn't know how to use.
W: Hey! I could show you some basic techniques if you'd like.
M: Wow, that would be great. I wonder if we need to sign up for a class first.
W: Great! I can't wait to get back into shape! | What does the woman imply she will do? | [
"(A) Go back to work",
"(B) Get more exercise.",
"(C) Continue studying hard."
] | (B) Get more exercise. |
test_309 | M: Nowadays, almost all job advertisements call for good communication skills. As a human resource manager, how do you see it?
W: It is a term that is used regularly in the workplace. In my opinion, communication means interaction and is vital in business. It ensures smooth operation between staff members, employers and clients.
M: Can you explain that more precisely?
W: Employers need to use excellent communication skills in order to get the very best out of their employees, while employees need to use communication skills when talking to clients as well as colleagues and employers.
M: Do you say communication means talking to others?
W: Well, communication doesn't always refer to conversations.
M: Like what?
W: For instance, written communication. It is very important in business. Mostly, being in the business area, communicating for the first time with someone, for example a client, is made through e-mails. Thus, writing becomes a way through which you can create a first impression. So your writing skills have to be very good and professional.
M: Besides the work communication with business clients, how do you see the interpersonal relationships among colleagues?
W: Regardless of how good you are at your job, if you don't form at least basic relationships with those around you, it will ultimately affect your career success.
M: What you've mentioned seems to be about the individual but not the organization.
W: Not really, the communication between individuals is part of organizational behavior. Actually, some big companies hold social events to encourage good communication between staff members. You know, bad communication leads to misunderstandings. Meanwhile, the employees should be equipped with good communication skills when they talk to clients. To ensure that business continues to grow, a company's clients should undoubtedly trust its employees. This can never be the case if there is any miscommunication. | How does the woman think of a good written communication? | [
"(A) It's helpful to make a good impression on clients.",
"(B) It's vital to have good communication between colleagues.",
"(C) It's the most important part of communication."
] | (A) It's helpful to make a good impression on clients. |
test_310 | W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
M: I want to make an inquiry about leaving my car with you. You see, I am going abroad and I don't want to take the car. But I will need it when I get back.
W: I see, sir. Well, we can offer you full parking service for as long as you wish.
M: Good. I am going to Washington for two weeks.
W: Right. So how long do you want to leave the car with us?
M: Well. I'm flying to Washington on the 5th and coming back on the 19th. That's fourteen days, isn't it?
W: That means fifteen days' parking service. We have a minimum fee of ten pounds for three days, but for 15 days, it'll only cost you 25.
M: It says 22 here.
W: No, sir. That's for 14 days.
M: Um, 25 for 15 days.
W: Now, come this way, sir. We'll complete the form. Can I have your name?
M: Francis, Donald Francis.
W: And the make of the car, sir?
M: Just Ford.
W: Ford. And the color?
M: Green.
W: Your departure day is May 5th, I think you said.
M: Yes, the 5th. That's a Friday.
W: Friday 5th of May. Now, what time is your flight, sir?
M: 11:50. But I have to check in about half an hour beforehand.
W: Well, we'd like customers to check their cars in here at least ten minutes before check-in time.
M: So. I ought to be here about 11:10.
W: Well, it's safer before that. We do get very busy. | When will the man be back from abroad? | [
"(A) On the 10th.",
"(B) On the 19th.",
"(C) On the 5th."
] | (B) On the 19th. |
test_311 | M: The movie is a waste of time.
W: Yes, it is. But at first I thought it was going to be interesting. | What are the speakers talking about? | [
"(A) A story.",
"(B) A movie.",
"(C) A book."
] | (B) A movie. |
test_312 | M: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
W: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Uh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?
M: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to have lunch?
W: How about going to an Indian restaurant? The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.
M: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? Well, it says here there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.
W: Well, to tell the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up some bargain clothes.
M: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have a few traveler's checks left. And I only have fifty dollars left in cash.
W: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay.
M: Oh. No. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR new clothes.
W: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.
M: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan. | Why does the woman want to go shopping instead? | [
"(A) To buy a gift for her friend.",
"(B) To buy some clothes.",
"(C) To meet her friend there."
] | (B) To buy some clothes. |
test_313 | M: I don't think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy.
W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first. I won't be surprised if you change your mind. | What does the woman imply? | [
"(A) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.",
"(B) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place",
"(C) The man will choose a low-rent apartment."
] | (A) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory. |
test_314 | W: I waited until 9:20 for you.
M: I must have arrived 6 minutes after you left. | What time did the man arrive? | [
"(A) 9:20.",
"(B) 9:14.",
"(C) 9:26."
] | (C) 9:26. |
test_315 | M: Mr. and Mrs. White have engaged a room at one of the best hotels in Beijing and they'll stay there for a week.
W: Yes, they're going especially to celebrate their wedding anniversary. | Why will Mr. and Mrs. White go to Beijing? | [
"(A) To celebrate their birthday.",
"(B) To celebrate their wedding anniversary.",
"(C) To have a visit there."
] | (B) To celebrate their wedding anniversary. |
test_316 | W: Can I help you?
M: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my girlfriend.
W: And what sort of thing are you looking for?
M: I don't really know. A dress?
W: Right. What color does your girlfriend usually wear?
M: Oh, dear...
W: OK, what color are her eyes?
M: Green.
W: Right, purple suits people with green eyes. Now, what size is she?
M: Um, well, sort of, she isn't very big, but she's not particularly small. That'll be medium then.
W: Well, we have this rather nice silk evening dress here...
M: Good, I'll take it. Thank you. How much is it?
W: That's 70 pounds, sir. How would you like to pay?
M: Seventy? By credit card, please.
W: Fine. If you could just sign...
M: Here you are. Goodbye. | What size is the man's girlfriend? | [
"(A) Small.",
"(B) Medium.",
"(C) Large."
] | (B) Medium. |
test_317 | W: The film will begin at seven o'clock.
M: Oh, it's six fifty. We must hurry. | When will the film begin? | [
"(A) At six fifty",
"(B) At seven fifty",
"(C) At seven"
] | (C) At seven |
test_318 | M: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.
W: Well, what do you have?
M: Well, let's see. I have a science book called Today's World and I am selling it for 30 dollars.
W: 30. That's too expensive for a broken book like that.
M: Maybe so, but I bought it for 60 and I wrote a lot of notes in the book that should help you with the class if you could read my writing.
W: What else are you selling?
M: OK, I have an English writing textbook for 14 dollars, a math book for 23 and a novel for only 7.
W: Hmm...
M: It's up to you. You know these things go fast.
W: OK, I'll take the writing book and the novel. I need both of those for sure.
M: No more textbooks?
W: Not now. Teachers are always changing their minds about textbooks.
M: All right. | How much will the woman pay the man? | [
"(A) $30.",
"(B) $21.",
"(C) $23."
] | (B) $21. |
test_319 | F: That film is great. Don't you think so?
M: Well... the color is good. | What does the man think of the film? | [
"(A) That film is great except color.",
"(B) That film is not good.",
"(C) That film is great."
] | (B) That film is not good. |
test_320 | M: Do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years?
W: Yes, of course. I call them at weekends when the rates are down fiftypercent. | What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? | [
"(A) She phones her parents regularly atweekends.",
"(B) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.",
"(C) She contacts her parents occasionally."
] | (A) She phones her parents regularly atweekends. |
test_321 | M: I'll tell you more when I see you next week.
W: Can't you ring me?
M: No, unfortunately. My phone's still out of order. | Why can't the man ring the woman? | [
"(A) His telephone doesn't work.",
"(B) He hasn't got a telephone.",
"(C) He is unfortunate."
] | (A) His telephone doesn't work. |
test_322 | M: Helen, can you tell us a little bit about where you have worked before?
W: Well, my last job was with Format.
M: And when did you start to work there?
W: Two years ago.
M: So why did you decide to leave?
W: Well, perhaps you've heard that the company closed down earlier this year.
M: Yes, we've heard about it. And where did you work before Format?
W: Ideal Systems.
M: How long did you work for them?
W: For ten years, as a secretary.
M: And why did you leave that job as a secretary?
W: Well, I felt I needed a change. I think I learned all I could there.
M: OK, that's enough on your work experiences. You are listed. | What is the most possible relationship between the two speakers? | [
"(A) Workmates.",
"(B) Friends.",
"(C) Boss and job-hunter."
] | (C) Boss and job-hunter. |
test_323 | M: I want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible. Also please put a "No Visitors" sign on my door.
W: I'll take care of both things, but first put this in your mouth so that I can take your temperature. | Where does this conversation probably take place? | [
"(A) In a friend's house.",
"(B) In the man's house.",
"(C) In a hospital."
] | (C) In a hospital. |
test_324 | M: I was shocked when I heard you had finished your research project a whole month earlier.
W: How I managed to do it? It's still a mystery to me. | What does the woman mean? | [
"(A) She did not hear what was shocking.",
"(B) She was not able to manage the project well.",
"(C) She feels surprised how she could finish so early."
] | (C) She feels surprised how she could finish so early. |
test_325 | W: Does Mr. White still live in your village?
M: No, he died three years ago. | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) Mr. White is still living in the village.",
"(B) Mr. White no longer lives in this world.",
"(C) Mr. White has moved to a big city."
] | (B) Mr. White no longer lives in this world. |
test_326 | F: What a changeable weather!
M: Yeah... It was sunny a few minutes ago. | What is the weather like now? | [
"(A) Sunny.",
"(B) Not sunny.",
"(C) Rainy."
] | (B) Not sunny. |
test_327 | W: I tried to catch the bus but still couldn't make it. Did the boss say anything about my not being here at nine?
M: Well, he looked angry. He said if he were you, he'd make a habit of being on time. | What does the man say about the boss? | [
"(A) He didn't know the woman was late for work.",
"(B) He doesn't have a habit of being on time, either.",
"(C) He wants the woman to keep a habit of being punctual."
] | (C) He wants the woman to keep a habit of being punctual. |
test_328 | W: Look, it's already 8 o'clock, and Tom said he'd be here by 7.
M: Yes, but you know what the traffic is like at this time of the day.
W: He said he'd make a special effort not to be late. Why does he always do this?
M: Take it easy. There's probably a reasonable explanation.
W: You mean he'll give us one of his typical excuses? Well, I've had enough of it already. | How does the woman feel about Tom's being late? | [
"(A) Annoyed",
"(B) Worried",
"(C) Excited"
] | (A) Annoyed |
test_329 | M: Cathy, this is Mike. I am telephoning because I am going to meet some guests at the airport. So I will be absent for lunch.
W: That is OK. I will wait for you at supper time.
M: See you then. | What's the probable relationship between the speakers? | [
"(A) Teacher and student.",
"(B) Host and guest.",
"(C) Husband and wife."
] | (C) Husband and wife. |
test_330 | W: How often do you write to your mother?
M: Twice a week. | How many letters does the man write to his mother in a month? | [
"(A) Four.",
"(B) Eight.",
"(C) Twelve."
] | (B) Eight. |
test_331 | W: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go see a film?
M: Ok. But I won't go unless there's a film about war.
W: I'm afraid there's none. Then how about the theater?
M: Well, most plays are badly written, though they are Very cheap.
W: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?
M: Yes, but light music only.
W: What are we going to do then?
M: Why not go to the library? You like reading as much as I do.
W: Yes. that's a good choice for you and me. | What's the main reason the man doesn't like plays? | [
"(A) Because they are not well written.",
"(B) Because they are expensive.",
"(C) Because the theatre is too far away."
] | (A) Because they are not well written. |
test_332 | M: These things are marvelous. Usually they are very expensive, but now they are sold at half price.
W: Yes, I think they'll go fast. | What does the woman mean? | [
"(A) They are good and cheap, so they'll sell quickly.",
"(B) They are durable and will go for a long time.",
"(C) They are cheap and worth buying."
] | (A) They are good and cheap, so they'll sell quickly. |
test_333 | Woman: Hey, Brandon. What are you doing?
Man: Oh, You'll like this. It's a new Web site that helps you improve your writing skills for free.
Woman: Really? Yeah. That would be really helpful.
Man: Yeah and I'm signing up right now.
Woman: Wow. Let me see that.
Man: Yeah. It's easy. You just enter your name, your birthday, your address, your bank information. [ What? ] Your credit card number.
Woman: Wait, wait, wait. [ What? ] I thought you said it was free.
Man: It IS free.
Woman: Then, why do they need your bank and credit card information?
Man: Well, you know, it's just, you know, just ... just to check your identity or something like that. But, but it's all free. What?
Woman: That doesn't sound free to me.
Man: Well, you don't understand.
Woman: It sounds pretty fishy to me. How do you know that this is a trusted Web site. Look. That doesn't look like a secure URL.
Man: Well, you don't understand. Look. It says right here on their page. Right here: "Our goal is help you learn. Trusting us. We knows how to help you in 15 days or below." What? What?
Woman: That's terrible English. Who wrote this? What country are they in? You need to help THEM with their English. I mean, this is a sure sign that they are trying to probably steal your personal information and your identify.
Man: No, no, no, and look. Here is a picture of some of their staff. And they look honest. Hey ...
Woman: You're so gullible.
Man: Hey, hey. What are you doing?
Woman: I'm shutting down your computer. I can't watch my own brother fall for a scam like this.
Man: You just don't understand. | The man is looking at a Web site that helps people improve their ___________ skills. | [
"(A) writing",
"(B) computer",
"(C) reading"
] | (A) writing |
test_334 | W: I don't agree with Mr. Johnson on his views about social welfare. He seems to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich.
M: He might have used better words to express his ideas. But I've found what he said makes a lot of sense. | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) Mr. Johnson is good at expressing his ideas.",
"(B) Mr. Johnson's ideas are nonsense.",
"(C) He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson's views."
] | (C) He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson's views. |
test_335 | M: How is your job doing, Jane?
W: Great! I'm enjoying it a lot. The restaurant is really busy, and the tips are pretty good.
M: I should come and have dinner sometime.
W: Yes, why don't you? I will always welcome an old classmate. You will enjoy our food. I think it's best.
M: OK! I will go tomorrow. | What is most probably their relationship? | [
"(A) They are friends.",
"(B) They are classmates.",
"(C) They used to be colleagues."
] | (B) They are classmates. |
test_336 | M: Shall we go to John's house-warming party this weekend? Everyone is invited.
W: Well, you know what John's parties are like. Do you think I will go a gain? | What can be inferred from the conversation? | [
"(A) The woman didn't enjoy John's parties at all.",
"(B) It will be the first time for the man to attend John's party.",
"(C) Everyone enjoyed himself at John's panics."
] | (A) The woman didn't enjoy John's parties at all. |
test_337 | W: Take these pills three times a day. Two pills each time.
M: Thank you. | Where does the woman work? | [
"(A) In a school",
"(B) In a library",
"(C) In a hospital"
] | (C) In a hospital |
test_338 | M: May I see your license?
W: But officer, did I do something wrong?
M: Did you see the speed limit sign. It says thirty five miles an hour here.
W: But my speed meter reads only thirty miles.
M: Then why did my radar show you're going forty five? | What is the speed limit in that area? | [
"(A) 35 miles",
"(B) 30 miles",
"(C) 40 miles"
] | (A) 35 miles |
test_339 | M: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
W: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met.
M: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
W: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
M: Very glad to hear that. Then what are you going to do when you finish?
W: Oh, I shall go to Hong Kong to practice there,
M: That's a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in Hong Kong.
W: Oh, I think so. You know there are a large number of opportunities for business there.
M: And English is very useful in your job.
W: I think it will be very useful in many ways because there is a lot about business written in English. Besides, Hong Kong is an international trade center. English is useful in almost all walks of life.
M: Then you'll be a very promising businesswoman there.
W: That's my wish. But I have to suffer now.
M: No problem. You can do it well, I'm sure.
W: I hope so. | How does Mary find English in Hong Kong? | [
"(A) Very important in many international trade centers there.",
"(B) Very important when you are walking in Hong Kong.",
"(C) Very important for you to live and work in Hong Kong."
] | (C) Very important for you to live and work in Hong Kong. |
test_340 | M: Can I ask you a favor, Mrs. Bloomington?
W: Sure.
M: Instead of taking our test first thing in the morning, could we take it a little later? I think we'd do better on the exam if we had a little more time to settle into the school day.
W: That's a very interesting suggestion, Harris. What if we took the test after lunch?
M: Mrs. Bloomington, I know a lot of my classmates like to rest for a while after eating. It might be better to do it before lunch.
W: It sounds like you're suggesting sometime in the middle of the morning, perhaps right before our 20-minute morning break?
M: Yes, I think that would be perfect.
W: Hmm. I can tell by everyone else's faces that there is some agreement here. OK. Instead of 8:00 a.m., the test will be at 9:00 a.m. That means we'll have 45 minutes to finish.
M: Thank you! | What does the man suggest? | [
"(A) Having lunch earlier.",
"(B) Canceling the morning break.",
"(C) Taking the test a little later."
] | (C) Taking the test a little later. |
test_341 | W: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?
M: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?
W: Well, you know it's Kathy. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my math. Oh, I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in math. That explains. Don't worry, I'll talk to Kevin tomorrow. | What is the probable relationship between the speakers? | [
"(A) Teacher and student.",
"(B) Employer and employee.",
"(C) Father and daughter."
] | (B) Employer and employee. |
test_342 | W: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
M: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.
W: But you're not in bed! Do you want me to tell a lie?
M: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
W: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
M: Very well, dear. You're quite right.
W: Look, here's some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that'll do you a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.
M: It smells nice. | What's the relationship between the two speakers? | [
"(A) Doctor and patient.",
"(B) Husband and wife.",
"(C) Teacher and student."
] | (B) Husband and wife. |
test_343 | W: I got 90 in my math exam.
M: I got 9 5,but Linda was the best in my class. She got 98. | What was the mark the woman got in her exam? | [
"(A) 95.",
"(B) 98.",
"(C) 90."
] | (C) 90. |
test_344 | W: When would you like me to send those plans over to your office, Mr Clinton?
M: It would be good if you could get them to me by Thursday afternoon, Ms. Barkley.
W: That shouldn't be a problem. What is the exact address, again?
M: 7880 Crofton Avenue, Room 304 in building 40A. | What will the woman do before Thursday afternoon? | [
"(A) Send some documents to the man.",
"(B) Attend a meeting with the man.",
"(C) Pick up the man at his office"
] | (A) Send some documents to the man. |
test_345 | M: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
W: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met.
M: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
W: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
M: Very glad to hear that. Then what are you going to do when you finish?
W: Oh, I shall go to Hong Kong to practice there,
M: That's a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in Hong Kong.
W: Oh, I think so. You know there are a large number of opportunities for business there.
M: And English is very useful in your job.
W: I think it will be very useful in many ways because there is a lot about business written in English. Besides, Hong Kong is an international trade center. English is useful in almost all walks of life.
M: Then you'll be a very promising businesswoman there.
W: That's my wish. But I have to suffer now.
M: No problem. You can do it well, I'm sure.
W: I hope so. | What does Mary do now? | [
"(A) She is a student.",
"(B) She is a teacher.",
"(C) She is a businesswoman."
] | (A) She is a student. |
test_346 | W: Well, look at the words. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1893. Maybe it's worth something.
M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents.
W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars.
M: Oh? I can hardly read what that one says. Who wrote it?
W: The name looks like "Harold Dickson". Wasn't he a politician or something? I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name looks like that in the library.
M: Good luck. Your poetry book may make you rich, but I think my seventy-five-cent story is a better buy. | Where is the conversation taking place? | [
"(A) In a second-hand bookstore.",
"(B) In a library.",
"(C) In a publisher's office."
] | (A) In a second-hand bookstore. |
test_347 | M: Hi, Jane. I hear you are leaving for Washington this weekend.
W: No, I am not going anywhere now.
M: What happened?
W: I lost my money and my train ticket.
M: Oh, nuts! Where do you think you lost them?
W: I'm sure I had my wallet this morning. When I was in the bank changing money, I took it from my bag.
M: Where did you go after that?
W: To the gym. I can almost be certain that the wallet fell out of my pocket and was picked up by someone else. | Why can't the woman go to Washington? | [
"(A) There's no ticket left for Washington.",
"(B) She has lost her money and the ticket.",
"(C) She has missed her train."
] | (B) She has lost her money and the ticket. |
test_348 | M: I hope you don't mind but I want very much to watch the game this coming Sunday.
W: I certainly do mind, but there's not very much I can do about it, is there? | What was the woman objecting to? | [
"(A) Missing an engagement.",
"(B) Her husband's watching a game.",
"(C) Going to a game."
] | (B) Her husband's watching a game. |
test_349 | M: How time flies! The summer holidays are coming next week.
W: Yes, do you have any plan?
M: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?
W: I'm afraid I can't go anywhere. I failed my English written exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.
M: Bad luck!
W: I say, is Egypt an Asian country? Is it far?
M: Yes, quite far. But it's not in Asia, it's an African country.
W: Oh, yes. I've heard of not only the Pyramids but also the Aswan Dam. Do you want to see them?
M: Of course. I'll go there by boat on the Nile.
W: That'll be wonderful and interesting. How will you go to Egypt?
M: By air---by flight No. CA 808! My sister works on it! And then I'll be treated as a king!
W: Don't be so proud. I'll be off now. I wish you a good trip.
M: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. | Why did the girl want to leave? | [
"(A) She was feeling sorry for the boy's sister.",
"(B) She may be hurt by the boy's pride.",
"(C) She was interested in the boy's travel plan."
] | (B) She may be hurt by the boy's pride. |
test_350 | W: Hello, fire service.
M: Oh, I'm ringing because I think there's a fire in the house opposite. Smoke is coming out of the upstairs windows.
W: Can you give me your name and address and telephone number, please?
M: Yes, Hank Cousins, 17 Mallett Street, Alford.
W: I'm sorry. Can you spell Mallett, please?
M: Yes. M-A-double L-E-double T. The telephone number is 6943168. The fire's in number 18 just across the road.
W: Is anyone in the house?
M: No they've gone on holiday. They went to the Mediterranean last Saturday, for two weeks.
W: All right, we'll get there immediately.
M: What shall I do? Shall I warn the neighbours?
W: Yes, you'd better tell the people living next door, at number 16 and number 20. But don't go into the house. | Which house is on fire? | [
"(A) Number 20.",
"(B) Number 16.",
"(C) Number 18."
] | (C) Number 18. |
test_351 | M: I ran into our friend Mark yesterday on the street, and he said he hadn't heard from you for two months.
W: Yes, I know, but I've been too busy to phone him. | What do we learn from the conversation? | [
"(A) The woman received a phone call from Mark yesterday.",
"(B) The man met a friend by chance.",
"(C) The man injured Mark in a traffic accident yesterday."
] | (B) The man met a friend by chance. |
test_352 | W: What does the term "alternative energy source" mean?
M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there is a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.
W: Is the threat of running out of petroleum real?
M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have available at a much faster rate than it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the amount of petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the amount of petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it'll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.
W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?
M: There are two very clear reasons to do so. One is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect. | What do most experts agree on according to the man? | [
"(A) Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.",
"(B) Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.",
"(C) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025."
] | (C) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025. |
test_353 | M: I feel very ill, Doctor.
W: What is the matter with you?
M: I have a terrible sore throat. I have a headache, too.
W: Have you been coughing and sneezing?
M: I cough a lot, but I don't sneeze.
W: Put this thermometer under your tongue. I want to see if you have a fever. Let me see. Yes. You have a fever.
M: Is my temperature very high?
W: No, not very. Here is a prescription. Stay in bed and rest. Drink hot tea. Come in and see me in my office on Monday. | What should the man drink a lot? | [
"(A) Hot tea.",
"(B) Pure water.",
"(C) Coffee."
] | (A) Hot tea. |
test_354 | W: Let's go in here and order some coffee while we look at your pictures.
M: Good idea. We both like coffee. OK, here is one of my roommates-Bill. I took this picture right after we arrived at school this fall. We have just met in fact. And this was our room in the dorm while we were unpacking all of our things. What a mess!
W: You certainly had a lot of boxes. How did you ever find room for everything?
M: In the beginning we thought we'd never get it all arranged. But now we are very comfortable. Luckily, Bill keeps his things neat.
W: Do you like living in the dorm?
M: It's not bad. Sometimes Bill turns his radio up too loud and makes too much noise. Then I get angry. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. But usually we get along well. Here is a picture of him taken when we went to visit my family during the vacation.
W: And this last one?
M: That's my dog, Alexander. | Why does Bill sometimes get angry at the man? | [
"(A) He's too noisy.",
"(B) He doesn't tell truth.",
"(C) He's messy."
] | (C) He's messy. |
test_355 | M: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
W: About ten minutes.
M: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has passed by?
W: Not while I've been standing here. I'm waiting for the number seven myself.
M: Good. Hot today,isn't it?
W: Yes,it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
M: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don't remember it ever being sohot and dry in March before.
W: You're from Florida then.
M: Not really. I was born in New York,but I've lived here for ten years now.
W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.
M: Pretty cold in Indiana,isn't it?
W: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus?
M: No,it's always a little late.
W: It's twenty to one,but my watch is a little fast.
M: Take it easy. It never comes exactly on the half-hour like it should. | Where does this conversation take place? | [
"(A) Florida.",
"(B) California.",
"(C) New York."
] | (A) Florida. |
test_356 | M: Hello, Mary. It's John. I've got something to tell you about the delivery of computers
W: Oh, yeah. How's it coming along?
M: Well, we have problems with the ABC Computer Company.
W: Really? What kind of problems?
M: They haven't delivered the order on time.
W: Oh, no. Why not?
M: I don't know. Would you call them?
W: Yes, of course. What's the order number?
M: It's CPU3861. Mr. Peterson is the contact man.
W: All right. I'll call you back later in the afternoon. | What was the problem with the ABC Computer Company? | [
"(A) They failed to deliver the computers on time.",
"(B) They couldn't find the order form.",
"(C) They got a wrong order number from the caller."
] | (A) They failed to deliver the computers on time. |
test_357 | M: I hope it will be fine tomorrow. I'm going beating with Tom.
W: Oh, I think it will be fine. Because I heard it on the radio. | What are the two speakers talking about? | [
"(A) A fine boat.",
"(B) The weather.",
"(C) Their friend Tom."
] | (B) The weather. |
test_358 | A: What is the modem building made of?
B: It's made of metal and glass. | What is it made of? | [
"(A) It's made of metal and wood.",
"(B) It's made of paper, not metal.",
"(C) It's made of metal and glass."
] | (C) It's made of metal and glass. |
test_359 | M: How is Jane and Bill's new house?
W: It's really comfortable, but they're tired of having to hear the planes go over their house at all hours.
M: I think they'll get used to it soon. | Where is Jane and Bill's new house? | [
"(A) Near an airport.",
"(B) Near a train station.",
"(C) Near a highway."
] | (A) Near an airport. |
test_360 | Florist: Hi. May I help you?
Customer: Yeah. Um. You see, I need some flowers for my wife, and uh, and, you know, I ...
Florist: Let ... Let me guess. You forget your anniversary, and you're trying to make things up, right?
Customer: Oh. Yeah, is it that obvious?
Florist: Well, yeah. We see men like you all the time that are so involved in their work that they simply forget about us.
Customer: Well, in, in ... in this case, it's not like that.
Florist: Sure. What do you need?
Customer: Well, uh, I'd like to get a dozen roses with some greenery, and a very nice card.
Florist: Do you really think a dozen roses is going to cut it?
Customer: Well, yeah ...
Florist: I mean, if my husband forgot our anniversary, he'd be in the doghouse for sure. [Well ...] You need at least two dozen roses, a dozen balloons, and a romantic evening at an expensive restaurant.
Customer: Well, I only have $10, and ...
Florist: Ten dollars? Well, that will buy you a single rose and a hamburger at McDonalds, but that's it.
Customer: Uh, wait. I actually have twelve dollars and ... wait, hang on, let me see here ... thirty-two cents, so that might be ...
Florist: Forget playing golf this weekend. Your wife is way more important.
Customer: Oh, no. OH, NO! My wife is out in the parking lot looking for me. Oh. And, and ... she's looking this way. PLEASE, PLEASE. Help me! She'll wring my neck for sure.
Florist: Okay, Okay. Uh, let's see. Hum. [PLEASE, PLEASE!]. Well, well, it looks like I can arrange a small bouquet of roses. [Okay.] A couple are a little wilted [Oh, that's okay.], but that's the best I can do. [Oh, yes. Oh, yes. That's fine.] And I can also attach a small card and tie a nice ribbon around the flowers.
Customer: Oh, that would be great. You're a lifesaver. I'll put you on my Christmas card list forever.
Florist: Okay. Okay. That'll be twelve dollars even.
Customer: You're an angel. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, no. [What?] Now, she's parked in front of your store waiting for me. I'm dead meat. Do you have a back door?
Florist: No! It looks like you need to face the music and just talk to her. [I can't, I can't.] She'll probably be very understanding after you promise ... [You don't know my wife.] Well, you need to promise to wash the dishes and clean the bathroom for the next six months. Get out there and be a man.
Customer: Could you call an ambulance ... just in case? This could get ugly.
Florist: Men. | The florist summarizes her thoughts on men by saying that they are: | [
"(A) serious and thrifty",
"(B) neglectful and cheap",
"(C) conservative and cautious"
] | (B) neglectful and cheap |
test_361 | W: Have you heard there's been a big fire in the old paper factory?
M: Are you sure? There is nothing in the newspaper about it.
W: I was there last night. Go and watch TV. There might be something about it. | How did the woman know about the fire? | [
"(A) She read about it.",
"(B) She saw it on TV.",
"(C) She witnessed it."
] | (C) She witnessed it. |
test_362 | M: Good evening. I'd like to ask you a few questions about the robbery.
W: Of course, officer. Come in.
M: Tell me what happened.
W: Well, last night I left work early. When I reached home, I saw that the lights were on in the library.
M: What did you do then?
W: I went and looked in the library window and I saw a man.
M: What did he look like?
W: Well, he was tall and he had red hair.
M: Did he see you?
W: Yes, he did. He ran out of the room and I went to call the police. | What is the dialogue about? | [
"(A) An accident.",
"(B) A robbery.",
"(C) A library."
] | (B) A robbery. |
test_363 | W: Dr Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from Daily News. I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official standard weight that you purchased.
M: I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?
W: First of all, how was the standard weight used?
M: Well, the people in our department use it to check the scales all over the country. The department of weights and measures, we are a government agency. It's our responsibility to see that all the scales measure a kilogram accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.
W: How did you check the scales before?
M: We have an old standard weight that we used to use. It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.
W: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.
M: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.
W: How much did it cost?
M: About 45 thousand dollars.
W: 45 000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold. Is it really worth that much?
M: I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine. | How was the weight used? | [
"(A) To observe changes in the atmosphere.",
"(B) To check the accuracy of scales.",
"(C) To calculate the density of other metals."
] | (B) To check the accuracy of scales. |
test_364 | W: I have so much to do.
M: Take it easy, school doesn't start until next week. | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) He wants her to relax.",
"(B) She'd start her work early.",
"(C) School begins later this year."
] | (A) He wants her to relax. |
test_365 | W: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday?
M: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday.
W: No, I didn't.
M: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week.
W: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address. Oh, I am sorry.
M: That's OK. But I was kind of upset that you wasn't there.
W: Really? I was upset too. And the bike trip is just awful. We got lost for four hours.
M: Oh, that's terrible.
W: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday.
M: Oh, you don't have to.
W: I know. But I want to.
M: OK. That's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30.
W: OK. See you later and happy birthday. | Who is the woman? | [
"(A) The man's mother.",
"(B) The man's secretary.",
"(C) The man's friend."
] | (C) The man's friend. |
test_366 | M: Oh, I'm afraid we haven't got any black shoes left. They are so popular.
W: Oh, never mind. Have you got any blue ones? | What did the woman want first? | [
"(A) A pair of black shoes.",
"(B) A pair of blue shoes.",
"(C) A black shirt and a pair of blue shoes."
] | (A) A pair of black shoes. |
test_367 | W: I shall have to go into hospital some time to have an operation on my leg.
M: Are you on the waiting list?
W: Yes, I've been waiting for three years. | How long has the woman been on the waiting list? | [
"(A) Three days.",
"(B) Thirteen months.",
"(C) Three years."
] | (C) Three years. |
test_368 | M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background?
W: I am afraid I just ran out of film. | What do we learn from the conversation? | [
"(A) The woman is running toward the lake.",
"(B) The woman is filming the lake.",
"(C) The woman can't take a photo of the man."
] | (C) The woman can't take a photo of the man. |
test_369 | M: What a terrible story! A couple was sailing their boat from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!
W: Is that true? What happened to the whale?
M: It doesn't say. Oh, and here's another one. A guy in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.
W: I guess it was his first bank robbery!
M: Yeah. Oh, and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.
W: Don't tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!
M: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him. | How many stories did the man tell the woman? | [
"(A) Four.",
"(B) Two.",
"(C) Three."
] | (C) Three. |
test_370 | M: Hi, Wendy.
W: Oh, Johnny. How are you doing, busy?
M: No, not at all. I've been a couch potato lately, killing time by watching TV. Oh, by the way, did you hear the news?
W: No. What is it?
M: They are going to turn the city square into an amusement park.
W: Wonderful! I'm glad that big ugly things will be gone.
M: You really are? In my opinion, the square is 100 times better than an amusement park.
W: I don't see why.
M: The square is a symbol of our city and it is a nice place to have a walk for everybody.
W: Well, I don't know if that huge and boring thing can be our symbol, but I know for sure the city has tens of parks where you can take a nice walk.
M: I know what you mean, but don't you think that we will no longer have peace and quiet once the amusement park opens?
W: Does that matter? To me, more importantly, the amusement park means employment.
M: So what?
W: Income. If you have income, you have money to spend, and in turn, it'll create more jobs. | What does the woman dislike? | [
"(A) The city.",
"(B) The square.",
"(C) The parks."
] | (B) The square. |
test_371 | W: How have your two sons been doing at school lately, Andy?
M: Terrible! James never starts learning, and Malcolm never stops learning.
W: You're joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.
M: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working very hard. He wants to go to Oxford University next year.
W: Maybe he'll become a university professor in the end.
M: Maybe. But I think he studies too hard. I sometimes wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.
W: Yes. What about the younger one?
M: Well, Jame's teachers say that he is clever, but he hardly does his best. In other words, he's not bad when he makes an effort, but he's too lazy. He does his homework in ten minutes every evening and then rushes out to play tennis.
W: He's crazy about tennis, isn't he? Perhaps he can make his fortune at it. You can make more money from sport than other jobs these days.
M: So I believe. But my wife always worries about the children's future. She wants James to give up tennis and study law. | What is the older son going to do? | [
"(A) He wants to win all the prizes in the exam.",
"(B) He wants to go to university for higher education.",
"(C) He wants to be a professor in university."
] | (B) He wants to go to university for higher education. |
test_372 | W: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?
M: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done. | What do we learn from the conversation about Mr. Becket? | [
"(A) He is not likely to get the job.",
"(B) He is not easy to get along with.",
"(C) He is a man with professional expertise."
] | (A) He is not likely to get the job. |
test_373 | M: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.
W: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.
M: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.
W: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility and they didn't have stations half that price.
M: I was really upset about those fee increases last year, I see the facilities, I have to admit that the money was well spent.
W: I agree.
M: Oh, there is a fully equipped acrobatics room.
W: Oh, it's so fun. I didn't even see that when I came in.
M: I saw all kinds of things that I wouldn't know how to use.
W: Hey! I could show you some basic techniques if you'd like.
M: Wow, that would be great. I wonder if we need to sign up for a class first.
W: Great! I can't wait to get back into shape! | What does the woman promise to show the man? | [
"(A) How to be first class.",
"(B) The name of a good station.",
"(C) Safe use of some acrobatic equipment."
] | (C) Safe use of some acrobatic equipment. |
test_374 | Husband: Happy Anniversary!
Wife: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. You shouldn't have ... especially since our anniversary was last week.
Husband: What? Oh, I completely forgot ...
Wife: Again?
Husband: No Way. I can't believe it.
Wife: Neither can I, but you did.
Husband: Ah, how can I make it up to you ... again? Anything!
Wife: Okay, let's negotiate. [Negotiate?] First of all, I want to go on that dream vacation you've always promised me.
Husband: You mean, to Chicago?
Wife: No! To Europe. I want to fly first class and stay at 5-star hotels. And no more places with broken heaters, leaky showers, and dirty bedding.
Husband: Ah, were those places that bad?
Wife: Well, SOMETHING a little nicer, at least once in a blue moon, would be nice. [Well ... ] And, oh yeah. Next, I want to get a new kitchen stove. The old one took its last breath weeks ago.
Husband: But we ...
Wife: No, we're NOT going to use the outdoor barbecue anymore. It isn't any fun at all cooking outside in the winter, with icicles hanging from your nose.
Husband: That bad?
Wife: Not for YOU since you're always watching from inside.
Husband: Oh, well.
Wife: And finally, I want a new wardrobe: some new dresses, shirts, pants, earrings ...
Husband: But ...
Wife: And, NO, I'm not going to wear your grandmother's old secondhand pants again.
Husband: Is that it?
Wife: Uh, hmm, for now. So, why don't we grab a bite to eat before we start planning the entire adventure.
Husband: But lunch wasn't on the list.
Wife: Let's see. Paris, Rome, London, then a short detour to Russia, China, [What?!] and, ooh, and Hawaii on the way home.
Husband: Wow. I'd better ask the boss for a huge raise. | What is the problem at the beginning of the conversation? | [
"(A) The man didn't remember their anniversary.",
"(B) The man didn't take his wife out last week.",
"(C) The man forgot to buy his wife's favorite flowers."
] | (A) The man didn't remember their anniversary. |
test_375 | Scott: Dave. I'm going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Scott: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too?
Dave: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs?
Scott: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!
Dave: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh ..., seven packages of hot dogs.
Scott: And you better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs.
Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?
Scott: Humm. Better make that eight or so.
Dave: Alright. Oh, and we're gonna [going to] need some hamburger and hot dog buns. How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right.
Scott: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too.
Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna [going to] need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles?
Scott: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dave: Okay. And what about dessert?
Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
Dave: Well, I wouldn't mind that, but you know, she's been very busy working two jobs, so I'd hate to ask her, [Oh, hum ... ] and uh ... Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? [Well ...] Hey, you could even ask, uh ..., what's her name ... yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! [Well ...] I bet she'd be willing to help you! [I don't know ... ] She's a real knockout!
Scott: Nah, I don't think I could ask her ...[Ahh!] I don't know her phone number, plus ... [ Door bell rings ... ]
Dave: Hey, you don't need to. She's at the door!
Scott: What do you mean?
Dave: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her over to watch a movie.
Scott: You did what???
Dave: Wait, wait, wait ... [uhhhhh ... ] | Why has Kathy been so busy lately? | [
"(A) She has been taking care of her sick mother.",
"(B) She has been taking two night classes.",
"(C) She has been working a lot recently."
] | (C) She has been working a lot recently. |
test_376 | M: I'm having a party tonight. Mike will buy food and drinks and I need something different.
W: How about some roses?
M: Oh, roses! How wonderful! | What is the man going to buy? | [
"(A) Drinks.",
"(B) Food.",
"(C) Flowers."
] | (C) Flowers. |
test_377 | Greg: Hey, sorry, I can't come to the phone now. Just leave a message ... [Beep]
Dave: Greg, greg. Where in the world are you? Hey, man. I'm in hot water, and it's all your fault! I thought you said Cindy was single and available!! Man, were you wrong!! You should have told me that your sis had just broken up with a seven-foot gorilla named Butch. I mean the guy is huge, and he caught me dropping her at her place, and he nearly strangled me before I could get in my car. And the guy's dog. You might have warned me about his vicious beast dog. The thing nearly ripped off my arm. Well, once I peeled out of the drive way, the maniac started chasing me in his monster truck and nearly ran me off the road. And man, you could have told me that your car didn't have much gas 'cause it ran out in the middle of this dark parking lot, and I'm now hiding in the men's room of the gas station. Now, pick up the phone ... pick it up, ... Oh, no I can hear the guy outside and ... hey, and your phone is going dead ... Ah, man ... you might have told me that this thing couldn't hold a charge ... Ah man ... I should have stayed home and done the laundry ... I shouldn't have listened to your wacky idea of going out tonight ... Greg, Greg? Where are you? | What happened while the man was trying to get away from Butch? | [
"(A) The car almost crashed off the road.",
"(B) The man jumped on top of the car.",
"(C) The man attempted to steal the car."
] | (A) The car almost crashed off the road. |
test_378 | M: It's really hot today. The temperature must be over ninety.
W: Yes, I know. But there's a lot of clouds in the air, it is raining soon. | What does the woman say? | [
"(A) There are a lot of clouds.",
"(B) Weather would be nice.",
"(C) It's going to rain."
] | (C) It's going to rain. |
test_379 | M: Excuse me. Are you Linda's sister?
W: No, I'm her cousin. | Who is the woman? | [
"(A) Linda's mother.",
"(B) Linda's aunt.",
"(C) Linda's cousin."
] | (C) Linda's cousin. |
test_380 | W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?
M: Yes. I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches. | What do they think of Tom? | [
"(A) He gets nervous very easily.",
"(B) He is an inexperienced speaker.",
"(C) He is an awful speaker."
] | (B) He is an inexperienced speaker. |
test_381 | W: Have you got any tickets for The hord of the Rings for this Sunday evening?
M: What time? 6:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.?
W: 9:00, please.
M: Right. Two tickets at 8 pounds, Sunday, 9:00 p.m. Your name, please?
W: Sue Green.
M: Thank you. Will you collect the tickets before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday?
W: Yes, of course. Thank you. | Where are they talking? | [
"(A) Over the phone.",
"(B) In the hotel.",
"(C) At the box office."
] | (A) Over the phone. |
test_382 | M: Can you tell me how to reach the bank,please?
W: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
M: I have an AIB pass card and I want to get money from the bank.
W: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Stores.
M: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area.
W: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk a long the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about 100 metres and the bank is to your left.
M: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here?
W: It's not so difficult. It's about five minutes' walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.
M: Oh, I would really appreciate that. | What will the woman do at the end of the conversation? | [
"(A) She will show him the way to the bank.",
"(B) She will help the man to get money from the bank.",
"(C) She will draw a map for the man."
] | (C) She will draw a map for the man. |
test_383 | M: How time flies! The winter holidays are coming next week.
W: Yes, do you have any plans?
M: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?
W: I'm afraid I can go nowhere. I failed my English exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.
M: Bad luck!
W: I see. Is Egypt an African country? Is it far?
M: Yes, it's in Africa and quite far. But it's not only the Pyramids that I want to see but the Aswan Dam.
W: You want to see?
M: Of course. I'll go there by boat on the Nile.
W: That'll be wonderful and interesting. How will you get there?
M: By air - by flight No. CA808. My sister works on it. And then I'll be treated as a king!
W: Don't be so proud. I'll be off now. I wish you a good trip.
M: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean that. I don't want to hurt you... | What will the girl do during the winter? | [
"(A) She will have to stay at home to study English.",
"(B) She won't go anywhere for no money.",
"(C) She will be at Aswan Dam."
] | (A) She will have to stay at home to study English. |
test_384 | M: So, did you go out with Richard?
W: Yeah. We saw Police Partners II last Saturday.
M: Did you like it?
W: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it. | What did the woman do last Saturday? | [
"(A) She saw a movie.",
"(B) She went to the police station.",
"(C) She visited her partners."
] | (A) She saw a movie. |
test_385 | W: John, are you doing research for Professor Williams this semester?
M: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.
W: You are lucky. It's a position where you can learn much from the professor. | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.",
"(B) He needs another job as research assistant.",
"(C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching."
] | (C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching. |
test_386 | W: I know you're busy, but how about attending a film festival tonight? Your favorite star will make an appearance.
M: You think I'd give that a miss? | What does the man mean? | [
"(A) He'll probably not to go since he is busy.",
"(B) He'll definitely go.",
"(C) He'll not regret missing a chance like that."
] | (B) He'll definitely go. |
test_387 | M: Isn't it rather cold outside, Sally?
W: It is a bit, but I can't stand the terrible smoke inside. I'd rather stay here if you don't mind. | Why does the woman want to stay outside? | [
"(A) Because she doesn't like the smell of smoke inside.",
"(B) Because she feels very hot in the room.",
"(C) Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside."
] | (A) Because she doesn't like the smell of smoke inside. |
test_388 | W: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?
M: Well, when I was at school, I wrote stories. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.
W: How great you are! | What is The Western Teacher? | [
"(A) A book.",
"(B) A story.",
"(C) A magazine."
] | (C) A magazine. |
test_389 | W: Hi, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
M: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
W: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?
M: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.
W: That's hard. How is it going so far?
M: Not very well. And I also have to study a lot for maths and history. I don't know how I'm going to do it at all.
W: You know, Don. I've been doing well in maths, so I'd be happy to help you.
M: OK, Jenny, I'll see you in front of the library.
W: Good luck with the poem. | What is Jenny going to do? | [
"(A) Go to a maths class.",
"(B) Go to the lab.",
"(C) Go swimming."
] | (C) Go swimming. |
test_390 | W: Can I help you?
M: Yes. I bought this radio yesterday, but it doesn't work now. I'd like to exchange it for another one.
W: Oh, dear. Yes, of course. Have you got your receipt?
M: Yes, here it is.
W: Thank you. Just a moment, please. | What is the most probable result of the conversation? | [
"(A) The man got a new receipt.",
"(B) The man got his radio repaired.",
"(C) The man got a new radio."
] | (C) The man got a new radio. |
test_391 | M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he's sorry he can't come to meet you in person. He's really too busy to make the trip.
W: That's okay. I'm glad you've come in his place. | What do we learn from the conversation? | [
"(A) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.",
"(B) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.",
"(C) The man is late for the trip because he is busy."
] | (B) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown. |
test_392 | M: It took me three hours to get home yesterday. I was exhausted.
W: Oh no. What happened?
M: There was an accident and the train was cancelled.
W: And what did you do then?
M: I waited first for another train. But then I learnt no train would come until two hours later. So I had to switch to a bus and walked about half an hour.
W: Terrible. Not again. | Why did the man get home late? | [
"(A) The train was cancelled.",
"(B) He missed the train.",
"(C) He had an accident."
] | (A) The train was cancelled. |
test_393 | M: Since the turn of the century, about 320,000 British people and 2 million Americans have been killed in road accidents.
W: Oh, really? That means the number of Americans killed on the road is five times that of American soldiers killed in wars during the same period. | How many American soldiers have been killed in wars? | [
"(A) 200,000.",
"(B) 400,000.",
"(C) 320,000."
] | (B) 400,000. |
test_394 | M: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.
W: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.
M: What's there to say? We must have advertising, mustn't we?
W: Why?
M: Well, we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.
W: Yes, that's true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. IF someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.
M: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.
W: Do they? I don't think so. Every manufacture says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impression. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they?
M: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don't have to believe them, do we?
W: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective? I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?
M: Perhaps not, but after all, it's their money that they are spending.
W: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.
M: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.
W: Yes, but don't forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.
M: Harmful?
W: What about the advertisements desiring to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn't you say the are harmful?
M: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now. | Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? | [
"(A) The woman appears to know more about advertising.",
"(B) The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.",
"(C) The woman seems to be negative about advertising."
] | (B) The man has a lot to talk about on advertising. |
test_395 | W: Bob, can I come to see you at your home tomorrow evening?
M: Sure. Susan and I have sort half decided to go swimming late tomorrow afternoon. So give me a ring before you come, OK? | What can we learn from the conversation? | [
"(A) Bob and Susan have decided to go on a holiday.",
"(B) Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening.",
"(C) Bob will see Susan tomorrow evening."
] | (B) Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening. |
test_396 | M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?
W: I've taken care of everything and I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip. | What is the woman going to do? | [
"(A) Borrow some money from a friend.",
"(B) Spend some time travelling.",
"(C) Buy some traveller's checks."
] | (B) Spend some time travelling. |
test_397 | M: Did you get to the hotel in the center of the town by taxi?
W: No. Too dear for me! I took a tube to get there after we arrived the airport. | How did the woman get to the hotel from the airport? | [
"(A) By taxi.",
"(B) By subway.",
"(C) By bus."
] | (B) By subway. |
test_398 | W: I have something important to talk to Mr. Robert. But I can't find him.
M: Oh. The Roberts family went to Washington for their holiday. | Where is the Roberts family? | [
"(A) They are on holiday.",
"(B) They went to Beijing three days ago.",
"(C) We don't know."
] | (A) They are on holiday. |
test_399 | W: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a café near here?
M: Sure. There's a small one inside the museum, not far from here. There's also a lovely one next to the park. | What is the woman looking for? | [
"(A) A café.",
"(B) A museum.",
"(C) A park."
] | (A) A café. |
test_400 | M: Time to eat!
W: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom?
M: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
W: But what is it ...and that smell?
M: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ...
W: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a page!
M: Oh, uh, well, uh ...well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe. But don't worry, I have plenty of experience around the house.
W: Let me try it. Oh, you put too much salt in it and it's burnt.
M: Well, I think we'd better go out for dinner. | What does the woman think of the food? | [
"(A) Very delicious.",
"(B) A little spicy.",
"(C) Too salty."
] | (C) Too salty. |
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