You know, if you stayed for a few extra days, you'd see the Grand Festival.<br />Oh yes, that's well worth seeing. Some friends of ours saw it last year.
A . Talk to Mr. Miller.B . Type some letters.C . Help the man.
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What do we learn from this conversation?
If you give me a hand, I can get this work done in about 30 minutes.<br />I would, but Mr. Miller told me to type these letters before I go home.
A . The woman was buying some sardines.B . The man was offering to give his seat to the woman.C . The man and the woman were offering seats to each other.
I've noticed that you haven't been looking so well lately.<br />Oh, really?<br />Yes. I'd like to introduce you to a good doctor.<br />What do you mean? Haven't I been looking well?<br />Well, you look a little pale and you've been coughing a lot. Have you had a checkup recently?<br />No, I haven't.<br />Well, let me make an appointment with my doctor. He is very good.<br />Okay.
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How does the woman feel about herself?
A . The woman really thinks herself to be very strong.B . The woman coughs a lot and she feels terrible.C . The woman feels good, although she looks pale.
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What does the man advise the woman to do?
A . He advised the woman to go to hospital.B . He advised the woman to have a check-up immediately.C . He advised the woman to see his doctor and make an appointment with him.
Good afternoon. I'd like some information about the trains, please.<br />Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?<br />To Boston. You see, I have a sister there and...<br />So, your question is, when is the next train to Boston?<br />A half past four. That's in about a minute.<br />Thanks a lot. Can I get something to eat on the train?<br />I always have something to eat when I travel.<br />I find that a cup of tea and a cake always calm me down.<br />Yes, madam. You can get what you want on the train.<br />Oh, good. How much does a cup of tea cost?<br />I'm not sure. 50 pence, I think.<br />Oh, dear. Things are getting so expensive.<br />Yes, madam. The train is going to leave in half a minute now.<br />Thanks. Oh, which platform does the train leave from?<br />Number 13.<br />I never travel on trains leaving from platform 13.<br />When is the next train after the 430?
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When does the woman ask some information about the train?
A . At 4:13.B . At 4:29.C . At 4:30.
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Why does the woman ask about the food on the train?
A . Because she is hungry.B . Because she is nervous without food.C . Because it will soon be time for dinner.
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Why doesn't the woman take the train in the end?
A . Because she's late for the train.B . Because she thinks foods on the train are too expensive.C . Because she doesn't like the number of the platform from which the train leaves.
I want to rent a room.<br />Do you want a room in a private Japanese house or in a Japanese inn?<br />In a private house.<br />For you only?<br />No, for my wife and me.<br />A large room or a medium-sized room, sir?<br />Large.<br />How long will you stay, sir?<br />About one month.<br />I have a nice room for you.<br />How much is it?<br />5,000 yen a week for two people.
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What size room does the man want?
A . Large.B . Small.C . Medium-sized.
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How long will the husband and wife stay?
A . About two weeks.B . About a year.C . Four weeks or so.
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What's the price of the room?
A . Five thousand dollars a week for two persons.B . Five thousand yen a week for each person.C . Five thousand yen a week for two persons.
Good morning. This is Dr. White's office.<br />Good morning. I'd like to make an appointment with Dr. White to have my teeth cleaned and checked.<br />I'd like to have it done this week, if possible.<br />I'll see whether the doctor has time to see you this week.<br />Have you been to see Dr. White before?<br />No, I've just moved to town and he was recommended by a friend of mine.<br />The doctor has no free time this week.<br />If you are having trouble with your teeth, I'll try to work you in.<br />Otherwise, I can give you an appointment on Friday the 22nd.<br />Will that be alright?<br />I'm sorry. I'll be working on the 22nd.<br />I'm not having any trouble with my teeth,<br />but I'd hope to have the appointment this week because I won't start work at my new job until next Monday.<br />What about Saturday the 23rd at 10 am?<br />That'll be fine. Thank you.
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Why does the man want an appointment this week?
A . Because he needs to find a job.B . Because he has a bad tooth.C . Because he will be busy next week.
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Who recommended Dr White to the man?
A . His last dentist.B . His friend.C . His mother.
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What can we learn about the man's work from this conversation?
A . He works at night.B . He's changing jobs.C . He only earns a little.
Mr. White and his wife decided to paint the outside of their house.<br />To save money, they wanted to do it themselves.<br />On Saturday morning, they bought some paint and two brushes.<br />They began that afternoon with the back of the house.<br />The next Saturday, Mr. White went to a football match while his wife painted the front of<br />the house.<br />On Sunday, they found they couldn't open any of the front windows.<br />They got them all open in the end.<br />But they broke three of the seven and they were very expensive to repair.<br />Next time when they were trying to save money, they'll certainly pay someone to do the work.
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Mr White decided to paint ____.
A . the front of the houseB . the back of the houseC . the outside of the house
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They decided to do the job themselves because ____.
A . the windows were very hard to openB . no one else could do this work wellC . they didn't want to spend more money
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The work lasted for about ____.
A . two daysB . less than a weekC . three days
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They have to get someone to make repairs for ____ windows.
What day is it today, David?<br />Thursday. Why?<br />No, I mean, what date is it?<br />Uh, January 13th.<br />January 13th. It's your mother's birthday, isn't it?<br />Good heavens. Yes, you're almost right. It's next week on January 17th.<br />That's next Monday. Well, what shall we give her this year?<br />Oh, you decide. I want to watch a program on TV.<br />Oh, come on, David. She's your mother. She is 65 anyway.<br />Oh, alright. Flowers?<br />Oh, not flowers. And not chocolate either. It's so boring.<br />Let me think. What about a book?<br />Yes, but what about... She does not read very much.<br />Well, what does she like?<br />She likes her garden and her flowers.<br />That's it. Let's give her a book about flowers.<br />Yes, yes. That's a good idea.<br />In fact, I saw a book the other day called The English Garden and Flowers.<br />Lots of pictures. I think it costs about 14 or 15 pounds.<br />That sounds fine. Let's get her that.<br />You say she is 65 this year?<br />Yes. Why?<br />Well, let's invite her to supper here at home on her birthday. Just her and your father.<br />But it'll be a Monday after work.<br />No, let's go out for dinner instead.<br />Hmm, alright. Where?<br />What about the new Italian restaurant on King Street? They say it's very good.<br />Yes, alright. Let's try that. Good idea. Let's hope she likes Italian food.
