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test_601
W: Excuse me, where can I find indoor plants? M: In the Gardon Shop on the second floor. Just take the right stairs.
Where should the woman go?
[ "(A) To the second floor.", "(B) To the left stairs.", "(C) To the third floor." ]
(A) To the second floor.
test_602
Jane: It's going to be different from school, isn't it? Tim: Yeah, particularly the lecture. Have you got any special strategy for listening to lecture? Jane: Well, I'm going to use a cassette recorder and record them all. Tim: What! Are you allowed to? Jane: Sure. Lot of people do it nowadays, I mean you can liste...
What's Tim's study strategy for reading?
[ "(A) He remembers books.", "(B) He skims books.", "(C) He scans books." ]
(B) He skims books.
test_603
M: Excuse me. If it is possible, I would like to change a table. W: Sure, but could you tell me why? M: What I reserved was a table in the non-smoking area. But you see, after I sit here, I find so many people are smoking. W: I am sorry but this is the smoking area. We must have made a terrible mistake. We are very ...
Why did the man want to change a table?
[ "(A) Because he wanted to sit in the non-smoking area.", "(B) Because he wanted to sit in the smoking area.", "(C) Because he wanted to order now." ]
(A) Because he wanted to sit in the non-smoking area.
test_604
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 ca...
What happened to the robber at last?
[ "(A) He ran away.", "(B) He was killed.", "(C) He was caught." ]
(C) He was caught.
test_605
W: Mr. Li, deputy manager of our company, would like to invite you to a dinner at 6 o'clock tonight. We'll begin our business discussions tomorrow. M: Fine. See you this evening.
When will they discuss the business?
[ "(A) They will discuss it tonight.", "(B) They will discuss it when they have dinner.", "(C) They will discuss it tomorrow." ]
(C) They will discuss it tomorrow.
test_606
W: Were these books ordered by John or Sue? M: Bill ordered them.
Who were the books ordered by?
[ "(A) John.", "(B) Bill.", "(C) The man." ]
(B) Bill.
test_607
W: Look at it. M: It's coming down like cats and dogs.
What are the speakers talking about?
[ "(A) The rain.", "(B) The cats.", "(C) The animals." ]
(A) The rain.
test_608
M: October 1st is our country's birthday. W: Right. And I was born two days later.
When is the girl's birthday?
[ "(A) September 29th.", "(B) October 1st.", "(C) October 3rd." ]
(C) October 3rd.
test_609
F: I want to buy some stamps, please. M: Sorry, you are at the wrong window. You can buy some at Window 2.
Where does the talk happen?
[ "(A) At the bank.", "(B) In the street.", "(C) At the post office." ]
(C) At the post office.
test_610
M: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now. W: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying. M: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time. W: I'm really angry with you. If you don't tell me...
What does the woman think of the man?
[ "(A) He is a good student.", "(B) He is not bright.", "(C) He is not honest." ]
(C) He is not honest.
test_611
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 s...
Where did the man first run into trouble?
[ "(A) inside a club named Palace", "(B) at the city zoo", "(C) outside of Cindy's house" ]
(C) outside of Cindy's house
test_612
M: I am so tired of my journey to work. Driving all those hours is just killing me. W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work every day. But now I live within walking distance of my work. It's great. M: You're kidding! I didn't know that. Did you move? W: No, I got a new job near my apartment....
What will the man do then?
[ "(A) Visit the woman's apartment building.", "(B) Talk with his landlady.", "(C) Drive the car to work." ]
(A) Visit the woman's apartment building.
test_613
F: Tomorrow is Sunday, let's go outing together. M: Good idea.
What day is it tomorrow?
[ "(A) Friday.", "(B) Sunday.", "(C) Monday." ]
(B) Sunday.
test_614
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 s...
What is the relationship between Greg and Cindy?
[ "(A) They are coworkers.", "(B) They are family.", "(C) They used to go out together." ]
(B) They are family.
test_615
W: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste. M: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different. W: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt? M: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it could use a ...
What does Maria think of the soup?
[ "(A) Just fine.", "(B) Tasteless.", "(C) Thick." ]
(B) Tasteless.
test_616
W: Aren't you cold? Why aren't you wearing a jacket? M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.
Why doesn't the man wear a jacket?
[ "(A) He forgot to bring it.", "(B) He didn't have any time to look for it.", "(C) He didn't know it would be cold." ]
(C) He didn't know it would be cold.
test_617
M: May I use the telephone? W: Go ahead, please.
What does the woman mean?
[ "(A) She doesn't know how to use the telephone.", "(B) She allows the man to use the telephone.", "(C) She doesn't believe the man needs the telephone." ]
(B) She allows the man to use the telephone.
test_618
M: You should have seen the line at the housing office. It took me an hour to make my dormitory deposit for next year. Have you made yours yet? W: No, I am not sure I am going to. M: There is not much time left. The deadline is May 1st. That's just two weeks from now. Are you short of cash? W: No, I am okay. M: You...
In what month is the conversation taking place?
[ "(A) May.", "(B) April.", "(C) March." ]
(B) April.
test_619
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 Ma...
According to the conversation,what kind of weather is usual for March?
[ "(A) Cold.", "(B) Cooler than on the day of this conversation.", "(C) Very hot." ]
(B) Cooler than on the day of this conversation.
test_620
M: Um... Well... Are you free next weekend? W: I'm sorry, I have made a plan.
What does the woman mean?
[ "(A) She has to work on her paper tonight.", "(B) She wants to know the man's suggestion.", "(C) She has already made her plan." ]
(C) She has already made her plan.
test_621
F: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station. M: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment. I'll finish it soon.
Who are talking to each other?
[ "(A) A mother and a son.", "(B) A teacher and a student.", "(C) A manager and a worker." ]
(A) A mother and a son.
test_622
M: Excuse me. I just want to check the boarding gate for BA16 to London, isn't it 22? W: Oh it just changed, be 25, down that way on the right. Thanks.
Which is the right gate for the man's flight?
[ "(A) Gate 25.", "(B) Gate 22.", "(C) Gate 16." ]
(A) Gate 25.
test_623
W: Have you got any idea about what to buy for Mary's birthday? M: Well, I'll get her a new schoolbag, and I promise to take her to a film. What about you? W: Oh, I haven't decided yet. I'll probably buy her that new music record, as she likes it so much.
What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?
[ "(A) A theatre ticket.", "(B) A record.", "(C) A school bag." ]
(B) A record.
test_624
W: Shouldn't someone go pick up the clothes form the laundry? They were ready three hours ago. M: Don't look at me, mom.
What does the boy mean?
[ "(A) He thinks his mother should get the clothes back.", "(B) He's unwilling to fetch the laundry.", "(C) He will go before the laundry is closed." ]
(B) He's unwilling to fetch the laundry.
test_625
W: David, what do you like to do in your spare time? M: I like to play sports. W: Which sport do you play the most -- volleyball, basketball, baseball, or football? M: The last one. When I was in high school, I was a forward. W: You're more active than I am. I like reading, photography, and computers. M: I don't k...
What does the woman think the man needs for his birthday?
[ "(A) A computer.", "(B) Books.", "(C) Sports equipment." ]
(A) A computer.
test_626
M: Hello? W: Hello, Bob? This is Nancy. I got the invitation yesterday. M: Oh, can you come? W: Yes, I think so, but Tony can't. He's got to go to his parents' and help them work on their house this weekend. M: Oh, that's too bad. W: Uh, Bob. I won't have any transportation that night. Think somebody could give me...
What will the woman probably wear at the party?
[ "(A) Casual clothes.", "(B) Work suit.", "(C) Formal dress." ]
(A) Casual clothes.
test_627
M: Hi, Mary, how are you today? W: I'm fine, Tom. How are you? M: Pretty well. Are you going to John's party tonight? W: I want to, but I can't. I've found a job. M: Oh, you've found a job? I didn't know that. W: I work at McDonald's. I'm the assistant manager, but I want to get a different job. M: My father's co...
Is Mary going to the party?
[ "(A) No, she can't.", "(B) Yes, she's going with John.", "(C) No, she doesn't want to." ]
(A) No, she can't.
test_628
M: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages. How are you doing with your new job? W: Not so well. I feel like a fish out of water doing that job.
What does the woman mean?
[ "(A) She finds her new job interesting.", "(B) She feels unfit for her new job.", "(C) She likes the job of feeding fish." ]
(B) She feels unfit for her new job.
test_629
M: You experimented with a lot of musical styles. What's next? W: It's hard to say where I'm going next, because my next record isn't finished. M: You used to go to acting classes before you got into music. Did you ever consider becoming an actress? W: That's what I wanted to do initially. I left school and joined a...
When is the best time of a woman's life, as Beth Orton was told?
[ "(A) In her 40s", "(B) In her 60s", "(C) In her 30s" ]
(A) In her 40s
test_630
W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? I can get you a guest pass. M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that.
What do you know about the man?
[ "(A) He is a pretty lazy man.", "(B) He doesn't want a guest pass.", "(C) He doesn't like gym." ]
(C) He doesn't like gym.
test_631
W: May I help you, sir? M: Yes. I'm looking for a nice gift for my mother. It's her birthday tomorrow. W: Do you have anything special in mind? M: No, not really. W: Perhaps she would like a necklace. We have many choices here. M: No, thanks. My mom doesn't like jewels. W: Well, then. Maybe a watch would be nice....
What would the man buy at last?
[ "(A) A gold watch.", "(B) A gold necklace.", "(C) A gold ring." ]
(A) A gold watch.
test_632
M: My God! Where is my suitcase? W: Oh! I think that they've unloaded all the luggage. Well, it's not here. M: I suppose that suitcase is lost, doesn't it? W: Which suitcase was it? M: The one with all the souvenirs, the one that you told me not to pack. W: Are you sure you checked it? M: Sure. W: It might be, l...
What will the man do about his lost suitcase?
[ "(A) Report to the staff.", "(B) Forget it.", "(C) Wait until it reported." ]
(A) Report to the staff.
test_633
M: I've put in four evenings watching TV this week. I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard. W: I didn't watch TV very much. But TV has become tremendously popular nowadays, and I'm also addicted to it. I am wondering if we can find some ways to quit this habit.
What do we learn about the woman?
[ "(A) Now she watches TV a lot.", "(B) Although TV's popular, she doesn't like it.", "(C) She keeps watching TV as little as possible." ]
(A) Now she watches TV a lot.
test_634
M: Give me the key to the car. I want to drive home. W: Don't you think you are drunk already?
What does the woman mean?
[ "(A) The man shouldn't drink too much.", "(B) The man shouldn't drive home.", "(C) The man does not have a car." ]
(B) The man shouldn't drive home.
test_635
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: Ye...
What do you suppose the boy's sister is?
[ "(A) She may be a stewardess (a waitress on a plane).", "(B) She is a queen.", "(C) She is a passenger on the plane." ]
(A) She may be a stewardess (a waitress on a plane).
test_636
M: I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday's lecture. W: No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together. And, anyway, it helps me review, Hope you're feeling better now. M: I am. Thanks. So, you said she talked about squid? Sounds a little strange. W: Well, actually, it was about the evoluti...
Why does the man need to talk to the woman about the class?
[ "(A) He was sick and unable to attend.", "(B) He didn't understand the lecture.", "(C) He needs help with a makeup exam." ]
(A) He was sick and unable to attend.
test_637
W: Is that your dog? He's not very friendly. M: Yeah, that's Sammy. I'm sorry he's a little anxious. He's usually quite playful, but he had a rough day. W: How does a dog have a rough day? Don't they just chase rabbits and sleep? M: Well, I took him to a dog park, and a larger dog bit him. I'm worried Sammy will be ...
What time did the woman arrive?
[ "(A) At 6:30 pm.", "(B) At 7:30 pm.", "(C) At 7:00 pm." ]
(C) At 7:00 pm.
test_638
F: What are you going to do this weekend, Bob? M: I'm going to watch TV at home instead of seeing the film.
What is Bob going to do this weekend?
[ "(A) To see a film.", "(B) To stay at home doing some washing.", "(C) To watch TV." ]
(C) To watch TV.
test_639
W: Henry, you are wanted on the phone. M: Me? Coming!Who would be calling me at work?
What do we know about the man?
[ "(A) He doesn't usually receive calls at work.", "(B) He wants a telephone of his own.", "(C) He is looking for a new job." ]
(A) He doesn't usually receive calls at work.
test_640
W: Hi, Dick. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon? M: I wish I could, 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 Prof. Lowell's class? M: Yes, I have to write about a poem we read in class. W: That's hard. How is it going so far? M: Not ...
Where is the woman probably going this afternoon?
[ "(A) To a swimming pool.", "(B) To a professor's class.", "(C) To the library." ]
(A) To a swimming pool.
test_641
M: So what happened, madam? W: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag. M: And they both fell down? W: Yeah, and the young man r...
What did the young man try to do?
[ "(A) Help the old man up.", "(B) Collect his money.", "(C) Get the old man's hag." ]
(C) Get the old man's hag.
test_642
M: Is this restaurant really as good as people say? W: It used to be even better.
How is the restaurant now?
[ "(A) It's better than it used to be.", "(B) It's even worse than people say.", "(C) It's not as good as it was." ]
(C) It's not as good as it was.
test_643
M: Merry Christmas, Ms Luo! Come in. W: Thank you. Merry Christmas! Here's something for you and your family. M: How nice of you! I'll open it now. Oh, it's lovely! W: The basket will be just right for sweets. M: Thank you very much. Is it from China? W: Yes, it's from Sichuan. It's woven of bamboo. M: Really? I'...
What is the guest's nationality?
[ "(A) English.", "(B) Chinese.", "(C) American." ]
(B) Chinese.
test_644
F: You were absent from class either, right? M: Yes, I got a fever.
Who were absent?
[ "(A) Both the man and the woman", "(B) The man", "(C) The woman" ]
(A) Both the man and the woman
test_645
W: What time is it now? M: It's ten to five.
What are they talking about?
[ "(A) Time.", "(B) A place.", "(C) Numbers." ]
(A) Time.
test_646
M: Hello? W: Dad, it's me, Kirsty. M: Kirsty! How are you? W: I'm fine, but Still a little tired. M: I can imagine. What's the work like? W: It's still too early to say. But I think it's going to be really good. It's a big company and everybody's been so kind and helpful. M: And how about the city? Have you seen ...
What is Kirsty doing in the city?
[ "(A) She is working there.", "(B) She is traveling there.", "(C) She is studying there." ]
(A) She is working there.
test_647
Woman: Hi, Joe! Many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do? Man: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the Ottawa Car Show. What about you, Ariel? What's your plan? Woman: I am going to do some traveling with m...
What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?
[ "(A) See a car show.", "(B) Meet her aunt.", "(C) Attend a party." ]
(C) Attend a party.
test_648
W: Tom, what are we going to do this weekend? M: I am planning to work in the yard. Why? W: Maybe we should take a look at the new Winfield Mall. The Grand Opening's this week. M: Already? Amazing! That place went up fast. Well, I'd rather finish the yard work, but if you really want to...Anything special is going o...
What interested the man?
[ "(A) The mall itself.", "(B) The car show.", "(C) The fashion show." ]
(C) The fashion show.
test_649
M: My back really hurts. Do you have any medicine? W: I can give you some painkillers. But don't you think you should go to the hospital? M: Let me see if the pills will make the pain go away first.
What will the woman probably do for the man next?
[ "(A) Call the doctor for him.", "(B) Give him some medicine.", "(C) Take him to the hospital." ]
(B) Give him some medicine.
test_650
M: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months. W: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job? M: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! ...
Why did the man get a new job?
[ "(A) He wanted to work closer to his house.", "(B) He wanted to make more money.", "(C) His old job was too stressful." ]
(C) His old job was too stressful.
test_651
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...
What do the two sons do?
[ "(A) One is a professor, the other is a student.", "(B) They are both workers.", "(C) They are both students." ]
(C) They are both students.
test_652
F: Would you mind not smoking here? This is a no-smoking area. M: Oh, I'm sorry I didn't realise it.
What will the man do?
[ "(A) Buy some drinks for the woman", "(B) Go on smoking", "(C) Stop smoking" ]
(C) Stop smoking
test_653
M: Hello, this is Bob. Is that Mary? W: Yes. M: How are you feeling today? W: A little better. Thank you, Bob. M: You're welcome. I hope you can come back soon. W: I hope so, too, but the doctor said I had to stay in bed for at least a week. M: Oh, dear! That's too long! Is there anything I can do for you? W: We...
What is Bob?
[ "(A) A student.", "(B) A doctor.", "(C) A teacher." ]
(A) A student.
test_654
W: This is Carolyn Dianne. We're not in at the moment, Please leave your message and telephone number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible. M: Hi, Carol. This is David. There is no class tomorrow afternoon. The class is going to see a film at Western Wood Theater. Please meet us in the front of the theater at 4:...
When will the class meet the following day?
[ "(A) 16:00.", "(B) 16:30.", "(C) 12:00." ]
(B) 16:30.
test_655
M: Everyone seems to be on a diet nowadays. Have you noticed that? W: Everyone seems to talk about that, especially girls. M: A friend of mine was on a sweet potato diet. He ate a sweet potato for breakfast, a sweet potato for lunch and another one for supper. W: That's bad for his health. Has he lost any weight? M...
What are they talking about?
[ "(A) How to keep diet.", "(B) People should eat all kinds of things.", "(C) A story about a friend who was on a sweet potato diet." ]
(A) How to keep diet.
test_656
W: Well, Bob, what a surprise! It's nice to see you again! M: Hello Ann! How long has it been? Wash't it a year ago Christmas, the last time we saw each other? W: You know, I think you're right. How's your wife? M: Oh, she's fine. W: Is she learning to play the piano? It seems to me I remember something about that....
When did Bob see Ann last time?
[ "(A) A year ago.", "(B) At a night school.", "(C) On Monday." ]
(A) A year ago.
test_657
M: Miss Taylor, what sports do you go in for? W: I'm absolutely mad about tennis. But I enjoy basketball and volleyball from time to time, too. M: They say that sports are most liked in English schools and universities. W: Right. We think sports will enable the students to better face life in the highly competitive ...
What can we know from the conversation?
[ "(A) Miss Taylor comes from Britain.", "(B) English people don't like talking with strangers.", "(C) It's a good idea to talk about sports with an Englishman." ]
(A) Miss Taylor comes from Britain.
test_658
W: What happened to you, Jack? You look upset. M: I had my car stolen. W: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You should report it to the police right away. M: I guess you are right.
What can we learn from the conversation?
[ "(A) Jack will go to the police station.", "(B) Jack has just been to the police station.", "(C) Jack's friend has reported the case to the police." ]
(A) Jack will go to the police station.
test_659
W: Have you seen my glasses? M: No, where did you leave them? W: Right here by the telephone. M: Are you sure? W: Yes, I'm sure! I saw them here five minutes ago. M: Maybe you left them in the living room. W: No, I put them here by the telephone. M: Well, they are not there now. W: Maybe someone took them. I kn...
What is the woman looking for?
[ "(A) Grass.", "(B) Glasses.", "(C) Telephone." ]
(B) Glasses.
test_660
M: Welcome back! I didn't see you in physics class last Thursday. W: I was absent myself that day. I went on a trip to New York, I just came back last night. M: New York! What a city! I'm sure you had lots of fun there. W: No, not really. I was busy doing business. It's very hot there, too. M: Well, did you enjoy t...
When did the woman absent the physics class last week?
[ "(A) Thursday.", "(B) Saturday.", "(C) Tuesday" ]
(A) Thursday.
test_661
Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your passport please. Woman: Okay. Customs Officer: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit? Woman: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days. Customs Officer: And where will you be staying? Woman: I'll be ...
About how long will the woman be in the country?
[ "(A) one or two days", "(B) more than four days", "(C) three or four days" ]
(B) more than four days
test_662
M: The instructions on the package say that you need to some assembly yourself. I've spent all afternoon trying in vain to put this bookcase together. W: I know what you mean, last time I tried to assemble a toy train for my son and I almost gave up.
What does the man find difficult?
[ "(A) Repairing the toy train.", "(B) Assembling the bookcase.", "(C) Fixing some furniture." ]
(B) Assembling the bookcase.
test_663
W: I feel dizzy and I have a headache. What can I do? M: It's nothing serious, but you'd better stay in bed for a day or two.
What does the man ask the woman to do?
[ "(A) Drink more water.", "(B) Stay in bed.", "(C) Take some medicine." ]
(B) Stay in bed.
test_664
M: My God! Where is my suitcase? W: Oh! I think that they've unloaded all the luggage. Well, it's not here. M: I suppose that suitcase is lost, doesn't it? W: Which suitcase was it? M: The one with all the souvenirs, the one that you told me not to pack. W: Are you sure you checked it? M: Sure. W: It might be, l...
Where does the man let the woman wait?
[ "(A) At the coffee shop.", "(B) At the book shop.", "(C) The place where the suitcase is lost." ]
(A) At the coffee shop.
test_665
Man: I'm home! Woman: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat? Man: Well, ... uh ... Woman: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course. Man: Really? Um .. Yeah. Woman: What? What? Man: Oh, that sounds great. Woman: Are you sure? Man: Sure. Woman: Hm. Well, before that, I hav...
How does the woman feel?
[ "(A) worried", "(B) frustrated", "(C) confused" ]
(B) frustrated
test_666
M: Is it true that you don't swim at all now? W: I'm afraid so. I'm too old. M: But you are only 20. W: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all. M: But don't you enjoy swimming? W: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for b...
What is the woman good at?
[ "(A) Running.", "(B) Playing.", "(C) Swimming." ]
(C) Swimming.
test_667
W: 6652-767. M: Hello. Could I speak to Alistair, please? W: Speaking. Is that you, Bill? M: Hello yes, it's me. I didn't recognize your voice. W: I've got a bit of cold. What can I do for you? M: Well, we're meeting Bob's girlfriend and her parents tonight giving them dinner. I've just opened the box of champagne...
Who may Alistair be?
[ "(A) Bill's friend.", "(B) Marilyn's sister.", "(C) Bob's girlfriend." ]
(A) Bill's friend.
test_668
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 afte...
What time will the test finish?
[ "(A) At 9:20 a.m.", "(B) At 9:45 a.m.", "(C) At 8:45 a.m." ]
(B) At 9:45 a.m.
test_669
M: Did you meet the new teacher yesterday? W: I've been sick for three days.
Did the woman meet the new teacher?
[ "(A) No, she didn't.", "(B) Yes, she met him three days ago.", "(C) No, the new teacher has been sick for three days." ]
(A) No, she didn't.
test_670
M: Good morning, Mrs. Adams. How are you today? W: Oh, not very well. I've caught a bad cold. M: Have you got a temperature? W: Yes, I've got a fever. M: Are you coughing? W: Yes, especially at night. It's quite bad then. And 1 can't go to sleep. M: Oh, I see. I can understand that. Um, I think you've got the flu...
When did the woman cough most seriously?
[ "(A) In the afternoon.", "(B) At night.", "(C) In the morning." ]
(B) At night.
test_671
Man: I'm home! Woman: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat? Man: Well, ... uh ... Woman: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course. Man: Really? Um .. Yeah. Woman: What? What? Man: Oh, that sounds great. Woman: Are you sure? Man: Sure. Woman: Hm. Well, before that, I hav...
What did the woman make for dinner?
[ "(A) chicken, bread, and corn", "(B) fish, rice, and carrots", "(C) steak, potatoes, and peas" ]
(B) fish, rice, and carrots
test_672
M: The tape always gets stuck and the voice becomes unnatural. W: Why not take it to Henry?
What does Henry probably do?
[ "(A) He sells recorders.", "(B) He repairs recorders.", "(C) He's a singer." ]
(B) He repairs recorders.
test_673
M: I'm not sure what I am in the mood for? Pizza or hamburger? They are both really good here. W: The movie starts in an hour and we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
[ "(A) Decide which movie to see.", "(B) Go to a latter movie.", "(C) Order his food quickly." ]
(C) Order his food quickly.
test_674
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 Sha...
Why does the woman mention William Shakespeare?
[ "(A) He gave gifts to millions of people.", "(B) He was a very wealthy man in his time.", "(C) A sample of his writing is worth a lot of money." ]
(C) A sample of his writing is worth a lot of money.
test_675
M: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name? W: Sally. M: Want to come and play? W: I'd like to, but I can't, My mum sys I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too. M: Oh, you've got a brother, have you? W: Yes, not very far away. Cathy, my sister-in-law, works...
Who is the woman calling Sally?
[ "(A) Her aunt.", "(B) Her mother.", "(C) Her sister-in-law." ]
(A) Her aunt.
test_676
M: I haven't missed one day of school this year. I'm trying to get the prize for perfect attendance! W: Great! It's still early in the year, but if you don't get sick, I know you can win. M: I'm going to get my homework done and go to bed early every night so I can win!
What prize does the man want to win?
[ "(A) Perfect homework.", "(B) Perfect health.", "(C) Perfect attendance." ]
(C) Perfect attendance.
test_677
M: Here are coming seven guests in the evening. Have you prepared enough food, dear? W: I forget to tell you that the couple Simth won't come.
How many guests will be at the dinner?
[ "(A) Five", "(B) Six", "(C) Seven" ]
(A) Five
test_678
M: I've never been to a restaurant like this before. W: It's really different, isn't it? M: That's a good word to describe it. W: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for. M: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself. W: Well, let's order one for a starter. M: I'm in the mo...
What do the speakers think of the restaurant?
[ "(A) Traditional.", "(B) Different.", "(C) Large." ]
(B) Different.
test_679
W: What's on the box tonight, honey? M: Oh nothing much. There's Cartoon World at eight for an hour. W: Oh good. M: And then there's the football at nine twenty-five. I want to see that. W: Oh not again! Just a minute-what time does it finish? The last part of the detective play is on the other side at a quarter to...
How many TV programs are mentioned in the dialogue?
[ "(A) Tow.", "(B) Three.", "(C) Four." ]
(C) Four.
test_680
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 Sha...
What does the woman intend to do later on?
[ "(A) Do some research.", "(B) Talk to some politicians.", "(C) Sell some of her books." ]
(A) Do some research.
test_681
W: What an amazing film! I can't remember the last time I felt this good coming out of a movie theater! M: I know what you mean. Robert Redford is my favorite actor, so I knew I would like it. W: Yeah, but there were so many little things that were cool - the music, the lighting, the way the camera kept moving around...
What does the man mention about the film?
[ "(A) The lighting.", "(B) The music.", "(C) The actor." ]
(C) The actor.
test_682
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 s...
Where is the man at the time of this phone call?
[ "(A) at home", "(B) in a restroom", "(C) in his car" ]
(B) in a restroom
test_683
M: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand? W: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and then have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just 580. M: When does the Flight 212 leave? W: At 11:30 am, by ...
What time will the flight take off?
[ "(A) At 10:30 am.", "(B) At 11:30 pm.", "(C) At 11:30 am." ]
(C) At 11:30 am.
test_684
W: I wonder if there is a service charge for our meal. M: I think so. The menu says the service charge is 10 percent.
How much is the service charge if the food costs 50 dollars?
[ "(A) $10.", "(B) $15.", "(C) $5." ]
(C) $5.
test_685
W: Peter, where have you been? M: I've been play Pac Man in the student union. W: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again! M: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break. W: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can play at home. Home computers are getting che...
What has Peter been doing?
[ "(A) Studying in the student union.", "(B) Mending a computer.", "(C) Playing computer games." ]
(C) Playing computer games.
test_686
M: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months. W: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job? M: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! ...
What will the man do in a year?
[ "(A) Find enough time to visit his parents.", "(B) Move back to where his family live.", "(C) Gain more experience in the hospital." ]
(B) Move back to where his family live.
test_687
W: Have we agreed where we're going to meet John on Sunday? M: Well, I talked to the others and nobody seemed to have any idea where they wanted to go. W: I thought we were going to that restaurant.., what was it? M: ... the McDonald's at the end of Beijing Road--I suggested it a long time ago. W: Well--I think we ...
What does the woman want the man to do?
[ "(A) Change a decision.", "(B) Suggest a place to meet.", "(C) Make a phone call." ]
(B) Suggest a place to meet.
test_688
W: Take these pills three times a day. Two pills each time. M: Thank you.
Who is the woman?
[ "(A) A nurse.", "(B) A teacher.", "(C) A doctor." ]
(C) A doctor.
test_689
W: How are you doing, Andrew? M: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately. W: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely? M: You know what they say: a friend to all is a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not frien...
How has the man been feeling lately?
[ "(A) Depressed.", "(B) Lonely.", "(C) Unhappy." ]
(B) Lonely.
test_690
M: Isn't that a new brand of typewriter you're working at? W: Oh, Bill, this isn't the first time you asked me about it.
What does the woman imply?
[ "(A) The typewriter is not new.", "(B) The man is a forgetful person.", "(C) The man can have the typewriter later." ]
(B) The man is a forgetful person.
test_691
M: Well, Sally. Why do you look unhappy? W: Oh, Hill, I have just had a quarrel with Mr. Smith. M: What on earth was it about? W: Well, I have made three bad mistakes so far this week, so he got very angry with me. M: But I don't understand. You are usually very careful and never make mistakes. W: I'm just so tire...
What was Sally's problem this week?
[ "(A) She made too many mistakes on work.", "(B) She did not pass on a message to him.", "(C) She went to bed early." ]
(A) She made too many mistakes on work.
test_692
W: Harry! What's the matter? You look pale. Are you sick? M: I just had a terrible experience. W: Sit down. Let me get you a glass of water. M: No thanks, I'll be fine in a minute. W: Did you have an accident? M: Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped ba...
What are they talking about?
[ "(A) An experience.", "(B) A lot of questions.", "(C) The weather" ]
(A) An experience.
test_693
W: Why don't we buy a car, dear? M: I have been thinking about it for a long time. I think it necessary for us to buy one. We live so far away from my company. W: Yes. With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work. It can save a lot of time. M: Sure, but we don't have enough money at present. W: Why not borr...
Why do the two speakers want to buy a car?
[ "(A) They have a lot of money.", "(B) The man lives too far away from his office.", "(C) The woman's office is too far away from her home." ]
(B) The man lives too far away from his office.
test_694
W: 6487258. M: May I speak to the owner please? W: Speaking. M: Good afternoon. I've just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished flat for rent. Is it still available? W: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it? M: Yes, but could you tell me the address first, please? W: Yes, it's N...
How did the man know about the flat?
[ "(A) From the Internet.", "(B) From the newspaper.", "(C) From his friend." ]
(B) From the newspaper.
test_695
W: David, I must say sorry to you. M: Why? W: Do you remember I borrowed several magazines from you last week? M: Yes, I lent you three magazines that day. W: But today I only can find two of them. I lost one. I'd pay it for you. M: It doesn't matter. They are only some old magazines. You don't need to return them...
Which is the best answer according to the dialogue?
[ "(A) The woman can't pay because she is very poor.", "(B) David will not ask the woman to pay.", "(C) The woman will buy a new one because David is very angry." ]
(B) David will not ask the woman to pay.
test_696
Man: I'm home! Woman: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat? Man: Well, ... uh ... Woman: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course. Man: Really? Um .. Yeah. Woman: What? What? Man: Oh, that sounds great. Woman: Are you sure? Man: Sure. Woman: Hm. Well, before that, I hav...
It took her _________ hours to make the meal.
[ "(A) three", "(B) four", "(C) two" ]
(A) three
test_697
W: What are we going to get for Lydia's birthday? M: How about a pair of running shoes? W: You know she hates doing exercise. M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
What are the speakers talking about?
[ "(A) Doing some exercise.", "(B) Having a birthday party.", "(C) Getting Lydia a gift." ]
(C) Getting Lydia a gift.
test_698
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. You know, fresh air makes me more comfortable.
Why does the woman want to stay outside?
[ "(A) She doesn't like the smell inside.", "(B) She wants to avoid meeting people.", "(C) She feels very hot in the room." ]
(A) She doesn't like the smell inside.
test_699
W: What will you do tomorrow? M: I'll do some shopping and go to do some laundry before I visit my friend.
What will the man do first tomorrow?
[ "(A) Visit his friend.", "(B) Go to the laundry.", "(C) Do some shopping." ]
(C) Do some shopping.
test_700
M: Welcome back! I didn't see you in physics class last Thursday. W: I wasn't here that day. I went on a trip to New York. I just came back last night. M: New York! What a city! I am sure you had lots of fun there. W: No, not really. I was too busy doing business. It's very hot there, too. M: Well, did you enjoy th...
What did the lady see in New York?
[ "(A) The Statue of Liberty.", "(B) The New York City Park.", "(C) The New York Library." ]
(A) The Statue of Liberty.