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M: | Professor Johnson seems so serious! |
W: | But his lectures are quite humorous, aren't they? |
M: | What does woman think about Professor Johnson? B) |
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W: | Why is Bob so tired and upset? |
M: | He's been studying day and night for his final pathology exam. I warned him many times to prepare earlier, but he wouldn't listen. |
W: | What does the man mean? C) |
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M: | I hear the foundation has given the university 20 000 dollars to improve the library. |
W: | 20 thousand! They gave twice that amount. My aunt told me all about it. She's been working in the president's office since 1950. |
M: | How many thousands of dollars has the foundation given according to the woman's aunt? D) |
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W: | The people next door are making so much noise. I just can't concentrate. |
M: | Why don't you stay at the library? It's much quiet there. |
W: | What does Tom mean? C) |
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M: | Can I eat this fruit like this? |
W: | No, you have to peel it first. |
M: | What does the woman mean? A) |
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W: | Have you heard about the plane crash yesterday? It caused a hundred and twenty deaths. I am never at ease when taking a flight. |
M: | Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casualties, flying is one of the safest ways to travel. |
W: | What do we learn from this conversation? A) |
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M: | I have to go back to the classroom again. |
W: | What's up? |
M: | What does the woman want to know? A) |
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W: | How's your class going? |
M: | Terrible. It seems like the more the professor talks, the less I understand. |
W: | What does the man feel about the class? B) |
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M: | It's usually crowded here at lunch time. |
W: | Usually. I know; I wonder why it's not today? |
M: | What does the woman imply about the restaurant? A) |
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W: | I have a complaint to make, sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered. |
M: | I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free. |
W: | Where does the conversation most probably take place? C) |
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W: | I hope I'll be able to find Fred's sister at the bus station. All I know is that she's got brown hair and blue eyes. |
M: | I could go with you. I met her a couple of years go. |
W: | What does the man imply about Fred's sister? B) |
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W: | The telephone rang several times while I was home this morning, but I couldn't get to it. |
M: | That's too bad; I was going to invite you to lunch. |
W: | What does the man mean? C) |
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M: | Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, Li still speaks English with such a strong accent. |
W: | Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity. |
M: | What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li? B) |
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W: | I'm feeling so restless and I've an inkling my migraine is coming. |
M: | I think you may still be able to check out the 24-hour clinic. |
W: | What does the man imply the woman do? D) |
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M: | I broke my ankle last Tuesday and now I have to be on crutches for six weeks. |
W: | I am sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you? |
M: | What does the woman mean? A) |