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W: | How many people turned out at the fund raising event? |
M: | Fewer people came than we had expected. It was disappointing, but we made a little money for our organization. |
W: | Sorry, I wasn't able to attend. I intended to. |
Q: | What did the man say about the fund raising event? |
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M: | The reflux disease is often caused by the relaxation of the sphincter which opens at the wrong time, allowing acid content to flow into the esophagus. What do you think is the result? |
W: | It burns. That's what causes heartburn, right? |
Q: | What are they talking about? |
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W: | Excuse me, I understand that this office helps students with housing, is that right? |
M: | Are you a student in nursing program? May I see your ID card? Urn, yes, we can certainly help you. Where are you staying now? |
W: | I just arrived yesterday. I'm staying at the hotel across the street. |
M: | Will you be living alone or do you have a family, or would you be interested in sharing housing? |
Q: | Where does this conversation most probably take place? |
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M: | Let's call it a day, we've acted for hours. |
W: | I'm beat too. Let's get something to eat. |
M: | We'd be able to feel better with a little nutrition. |
Q: | How are the speakers feeling? |
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W: | I heard that you and some friends are organizing a cruise to Maldives. |
M: | It's never really got off the ground. |
W: | That's too bad. It sounded like fun. |
M: | Yeah, I'm still planning to go. Alone if I have to. |
Q: | What is the man planning to do? |
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M: | Doctor, I'm afraid to have the runs. |
W: | Are you going to the toilet often? |
M: | Haven't stopped since very early this morning. |
W: | What did you have for breakfast? |
M: | Just cereal and a few cups of tea. |
Q: | What is the man's problem? |
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W: | Take off your shirt and I will take a closer look. |
M: | Can you see any bits of glass? |
W: | Yes, I have removed them all, and disinfected the wound. The next thing I should do is to stitch you up. |
Q: | What is the woman going to do next? |
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M: | Hello, Dr. Carbon here, what seems to be the problem? |
W: | It's Mr. Lindley. I found him in his chair, white as a sheet. I thought he passed out. |
Q: | What can we learn from the conversation? |
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W: | Jacky is considering attending the University of Texas in Houston. |
M: | Really? I thought he was registered at Duke University. |
W: | That's true. But he decided that he didn't want to be so far away from home. |
Q: | What does the woman say about Jacky? |
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M: | My gosh, you look like you've got run over by a truck. What's wrong? |
W: | My boyfriend just dumped me for another girl. |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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M: | The only medicine that will save the patient's life produces a serious allergic reaction. |
W: | The doctors are between Iraq and a hard place now. |
Q: | What does the woman imply? |
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W: | Did you like the Chanel bag that I got? |
M: | You must have a rich boyfriend because that bag is so expensive. |
W: | I bought it on ebay. It was only one tenth of the original price. And the purchase online is so easy. |
Q: | What is said about the Chanel bag? |
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W: | Bring some medicine when you go to the picnic. Insects can transmit disease. |
M: | I see. You have said that several times. |
Q: | Which of the following can best describe the man's feeling? |
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M: | Please look at this car, it's nice. |
W: | This car has a lot of faults. You must think that I was born yesterday if you expect me to buy it. |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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W: | How are you doing these days with your new job? |
M: | Not very well, I'm afraid. I'm feeling lousy. |
W: | Really? Why? |
M: | It's been a tense week. |
Q: | What does the man mean? |