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test_2001
|
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses at this evening school.
W: Is that a summer course you're interested in?
M: Yes.
W: Well, we have short full-time courses during the summer.
M: Mm-mm, I would like to know how long one course lasts.
W: Yes. Each course lasts three weeks.
M: How many hours per week, please?
W: It's about twenty-three hours a week. Usually four and a half days each week.
M: You must have a lot of students in the class, haven't you?
W: We have a lot of students in the school, but in the classes only between twelve and fourteen students.
M: Could you please give me the dates of the first and second courses?
W: Yes, certainly. The first course begins on July 3 and lasts until July 20 and the second course is from July 24 until August 10.
M: OK. Thank you very much.
W: You're welcome.
|
Where does the conversation probably take place?
|
[
"(A) At the student's home.",
"(B) In the school office.",
"(C) In a classroom."
] |
(B) In the school office.
|
test_2002
|
M: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.
W: I'm much better now. Thank you.
M: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
W: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.
M: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of winter and not the first cold of summer. What about your friend, Ann? I hear she is ill, too.
W: She was ill. But she'll be all right now. I think she caught my cold.
M: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather. One day hot and the next day cold.
W: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it
M: It certainly is. It must cost a lot. Where did you find it?
W: Oh, I got it as a sale. It was quite cheap.
M: Really! Well, Mary, I must say, it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters!
W: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.
M: That's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present.
|
How long did Mary stay in bed?
|
[
"(A) For 2 days.",
"(B) For 4 days.",
"(C) For 3 days."
] |
(A) For 2 days.
|
test_2003
|
W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month? I need to move in next week when my new job starts.
M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars. Have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?
|
What does the man suggest the woman do?
|
[
"(A) Find a new job down the street.",
"(B) Make inquires elsewhere.",
"(C) Look for a place near her office."
] |
(B) Make inquires elsewhere.
|
test_2004
|
W1: Good morning, Miss Irene. This is your first day to work here. I hope you will like your job.
W2: Good morning, Miss Jean. I think I'll enjoy working with you.
W1: This is your desk. Sit down here please.
W2: Thank you.
W1: Miss Irene, your main duty is to answer phone calls and transfer them to the person wanted.
W2: I see. What if the person wanted is out?
W1: In that Case, you are supposed to ask the caller to leave a message.
W2: Will I be responsible for keeping all the files in order?
W1: Yes, you will. The secretary will do this with you.
W2: All right.
|
What is Irene's main duty?
|
[
"(A) To see the letters.",
"(B) To translate letters.",
"(C) To answer and transfer calls."
] |
(C) To answer and transfer calls.
|
test_2005
|
M: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?
W: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals together. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy with their studies, we seldom had a chance to get together as a family. But we thought it would be possible for us to sit down and enjoy meals together every week. First we tried setting fixed days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But almost everyone was unhappy. Then my son had the idea that everyone told his or her most convenient days and I would choose the two best days. For a while the children were still unhappy with the idea. They said they would rather spend the time with their friends playing sports. Gradually, though, they began to see the evenings together as interesting and helpful. We loved a lot. We made plans for trips. We discussed each other's problems. After a couple of months anyone who had to miss a family meal felt regretful. And now we all feel than we have been able to build stronger relationships within the family that we had before.
|
What did the children think about having dinner together at home?
|
[
"(A) They disliked the idea at first.",
"(B) They preferred eating with friends.",
"(C) They thought it was funny."
] |
(A) They disliked the idea at first.
|
test_2006
|
W: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?
M: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.
W: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.
M: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers some creative choice to the mainstream newspapers.
W: I don't know.., the problem with it is, if it's only good news, how do you know you're getting the whole story, and not just sugar-coated truth? It doesn't sound like objective journalism - that both sides of a story and all facts are being reported.
|
What is the relationship between the speakers?
|
[
"(A) Friends.",
"(B) Classmates.",
"(C) Strangers."
] |
(A) Friends.
|
test_2007
|
W: Good afternoon. Can I help you, sir?
M: I made a reservation last week by the name of Benjamin. We've just arrived.
W: A minute, please. Benjamin... Oh, yes, here it is. One double room for a whole week. Here is the registration card. Would you please fill this form out, sir?
M: Love to! (A few minutes later) Done! Here you are.
W: Thank you. Now everything is in order. Your room number is 8715.
M: Is it on the 87th floor?
W: No, sir. In China, eight is a lucky number. It's actually on the 7th floor.
M: Thank you. By the way, is there a dressing table in the room?
W: Yes. A traditional wooden one.
|
What can you learn about the man?
|
[
"(A) He is particular about his living room.",
"(B) He doesn't know much about Chinese culture.",
"(C) He is on a tour in the city."
] |
(B) He doesn't know much about Chinese culture.
|
test_2008
|
M: Excuse me? But is there a bus going to the zoo?
W: Well, you have the right stop. but the bus doesn't go straight to the zoo. You have to transfer to a No. 37 bus.
M: Where do I change for No. 57 then?
W: I think you get off at Time Street.
M: How far is it away from here?
W: Only 4 stops. Don't worry. I will get off there too.
M: OK, I will follow you.
W: Are you a stranger here?
M: Yes. I came only a few clays ago. This is my first visit to this city.
W: How do you like the city?
M: Well. it's hard to say. I will see more before I can say anything. But the people I meet here are all kind to me.
W: I hope you like the city soon.
|
Which of the following is right about the man?
|
[
"(A) He doesn't find the place he wants to go to before he meets the woman.",
"(B) He doesn't like the city.",
"(C) He hasn't been to the city before."
] |
(C) He hasn't been to the city before.
|
test_2009
|
W: Now, David, what do you like best about being a football star?
M: Well, I love to hear the cheering when I'm playing, especially when I score a goal. And, of course, the pay is good. But you know, the most important thing in football is teamwork. So I must thank all my teammates.
W: Can you tell us something about your training?
M: Well, we train very hard, especially before a big game. The team has to stay together on the road-sometimes for weeks-and I find it very boring.
W: Do you get nervous?
M: Before the game, yes, but not during it.
W: Are you worried about tomorrow's game?
M: No. Even if we lose we'll probably still get the cup. You see, we scored more goals than Northern City, so they'll have to win by at least four goals if they want the cup. I don't think they can do it.
W: Thank you and good luck tomorrow.
|
When does the dialogue most probably take place?
|
[
"(A) During the football training.",
"(B) Before an important football match.",
"(C) After the man scored a goal."
] |
(B) Before an important football match.
|
test_2010
|
W: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?
M: Good morning, Mrs Brown. I have a cough and a fever and I feel very tired all the time.
W: And how long have you been feeling like this?
M: Three days now.
W: Let me have a look. Open your mouth please. Wider please. Now say AHH.
M: AHHH.
W: Now take your shirt off please. Breathe in-Breathe out-OK, you can put your shirt back on now.
M: What seems to be the problem? Do I suffer from bird flu or is there something wrong with my lung?
W: Oh, no. Don't be so nervous. You just have a bad cold. Do you work in an air-conditioned office?
M: Yes, I do.
W: I thought so. I see many people who work in air-conditioned offices. It's the air conditioning, you see. It's really not very good for your health.
M: So what would you suggest, doctor?
W: I suggest you get out of the office as regularly as possible. Walk around, and get some fresh air. That will help. You also need to get more exercise. Do you play any sports?
M: I sometimes play tennis in summer, but to be honest, I'm too busy to get regular exercise.
W: Then I suggest you try playing more often. Say once a week.
M: OK, no problem. Thank you doctor. Bye.
W: Bye.
|
What caused the man's illness?
|
[
"(A) The air conditioning.",
"(B) No regular exercise.",
"(C) The tiredness."
] |
(A) The air conditioning.
|
test_2011
|
M: What's the time, please? Is it eleven o'clock now?
W: Let me see. Well, it's ten fifty-five.
|
What time is it?
|
[
"(A) 10:55.",
"(B) 11:00.",
"(C) 11:05."
] |
(A) 10:55.
|
test_2012
|
M: Shall we go fishing this Saturday afternoon?
F: That sounds great, but only if it doesn't rain.
|
Will they go fishing this Saturday afternoon?
|
[
"(A) No.",
"(B) It depends on the weather.",
"(C) Yes."
] |
(B) It depends on the weather.
|
test_2013
|
M: Hi. Sarah. Come and have a look at my new MP3 player.
W: It's wonderful. Did you get it from your parents as a birthday gift?
M: My mom bought me this, and my father gave me a pair of sporty shoes.
W: How lucky you are!
|
What did the boy's father give him as a birthday gift?
|
[
"(A) An MP3 player.",
"(B) A CD player.",
"(C) A pair of shoes."
] |
(C) A pair of shoes.
|
test_2014
|
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 does Jenny offer to do for Don?
|
[
"(A) Help him with his maths.",
"(B) Teach him how to write a poem.",
"(C) Walk with him to the library."
] |
(A) Help him with his maths.
|
test_2015
|
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.
|
Why does the man want to buy flowers for his wife?
|
[
"(A) He wants to surprise his wife for her birthday.",
"(B) His wife has just received a nice job promotion.",
"(C) The man didn't remember the day they got married."
] |
(C) The man didn't remember the day they got married.
|
test_2016
|
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 ... ]
|
What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
|
[
"(A) chocolate cake",
"(B) cherry pie",
"(C) oatmeal cookies"
] |
(C) oatmeal cookies
|
test_2017
|
M: Hey, Lily, are you French?
F: No, I'm not. I'm Swiss.
|
What's the woman's name?
|
[
"(A) Simon",
"(B) Lily",
"(C) Jimmy"
] |
(B) Lily
|
test_2018
|
M: Four tickets for Friday evening show, please.
F: That's 20 dollars, please.
|
When are they going to the show?
|
[
"(A) Friday afternoon.",
"(B) Friday morning.",
"(C) Friday evening."
] |
(C) Friday evening.
|
test_2019
|
W: Hello, Freddie.
M: Hello, Mary. How nice to see you again. How's everything going?
W: Fine. Busy these days?
M: Yeah. With lots of things to do. Would you like to join me for a drink?
W: Ok, thanks.
M: Any news recently?
W: Oh, well, I read in the local paper the other day that the government is planning to build an airport here, you know that?
M: I'm afraid not.
W: Well, my real objection to this idea of a new airport is, is the whole thing is so wasteful, I mean, we know we are currently in fuel crises, we know that we've got to conserve oil and fuel and all the rest of it, and get here the government seems quite deliberately to be encouraging people to, ... to travel, to use and these jets use a hack of a lot of oil, I mean it takes a ton of oil, a ton of petrol before one of these big jets even takes off.
M: Mm...
W: It seems so completely short-sighted to me. Quite apart from all the ways to the land and so on, I can't see, I can't see the rationale behind really wanting an, an airport at all.
M: Well, surely you must have to admit that the existing airport nearby are becoming swarmed. I mean, why should people, uhh...
W: Well, they aren't being swarmed.
M: Be treated like cattle when there is a chance of... a new airport here.
W: But, but really people shouldn't be traveling that much, that's, that's why most of the journeys, I mean, they swamped because there is far too much unnecessary tourism and so on. It isn't necessary for people to travel so far or even so often.
M: Well, you take the climate here in this country. Now just before Christmas, there was this dreadful cold spell, there was a tremendous increase in number of people who wanted to leave and spent Christmas and the New Year in a reasonable climate of sun and, and a certain mild climate. And, and in summer, the same situation occurs. It is unbearably hot here and people want to go somewhere cool.
W: Well, yes, I can sympathize with that. But it is still not really necessary to do, well, as it isn't necessary to, to conserve fuel and it is necessary to, well, not to waste land. I mean land for a new airport could be used for far more important things which would benefit the people here far more. I mean it could be used for farming for instance.
M: True.
W: It could also be used for housing, or it could be used for parks, you know. People then could come and enjoy themselves without having to travel far.
M: But, airports do bring some local advantages. They bring roads, there is obviously extra employment, for instance, new hotels, shops, restaurants will have to be built. This means more jobs for the locals and it is good for local economy.
W: But you ask the people, you ask those who are now living near the airports, for instance, whether,whether they recon that airpotrs bring them advantages, although, all the airports bring in are noise and vast motorways, and the whole area is, is desolated, isn't it?
M: But the airport infra, ..., infrastructure relies on housing and other facilities for the great number of people who would be employed in the airport, the pilots even, the stewardess, they have to live somewhere near the airport, right?
W: Yeah, but it's, it's just so, so damaging to the whole area. I think, airports, from my point of view, the whole concept is outdated, really. Umm, with modern technology, we can make a lot of travel unnecessary, really. For example, it won't be necessary for businessmen to fly out to a foreign county to talk to somebody. They can just leave it to the telephone in the office, press the button, and say to the person they want to do business with. You see, business deals can be made without having to travel back and forth, right?
M: Yes, you are right. But for a lot of people, personal contact is important. And this means travel, and means quick travel, air travel. And we just need a new airport.
|
Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Mary as a potential disadvantage?
|
[
"(A) Noise and motorways.",
"(B) More people in the area.",
"(C) Waste of land."
] |
(B) More people in the area.
|
test_2020
|
W: Happy Flowers. Can I help you?
M: I'd like to order some roses. Can you give me some ideas?
W: Well, sending red roses means romance, and sending yellow roses is a sign of friendship. White roses are perfect for weddings.
M: I'll go to a party, so maybe yellow roses are better. How much are they?
W: $35 for a bunch.
M: So expensive!
W: Not really. White roses are more expensive, which cost $38 a bunch. But red roses are a little bit cheaper, $32.
M: OK. I see.
W: Can I have your name and address, please?
M: It's James Park, 43 Apple Street. Would you please send the flowers at 6:30 this evening? I'll pay when they're delivered.
W: OK. Thank you for your order.
|
How much will he pay?
|
[
"(A) $35.",
"(B) $32.",
"(C) $38."
] |
(A) $35.
|
test_2021
|
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.
|
What is the most plausible ending to the conversation?
|
[
"(A) The florist delivers the flowers for the man because he is embarrassed.",
"(B) The man begs his wife to forgive him when he comes out of the shop.",
"(C) The man's wife graciously accepts the dozen roses the man buys for her."
] |
(B) The man begs his wife to forgive him when he comes out of the shop.
|
test_2022
|
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.
|
What do we learn about communication?
|
[
"(A) Communication means person-to-person talking.",
"(B) Communication means interactions between people.",
"(C) Communication means e-mails and letters between colleagues."
] |
(B) Communication means interactions between people.
|
test_2023
|
M: Oh, I'm terribly sorry. I forgot to bring the umbrella you lent me.
W: That's all right. It's not going to rain today. But you should return it before Saturday if the weatherman was right.
|
What does the woman imply?
|
[
"(A) She needs the umbrella today.",
"(B) She doesn't believe the weather report at all.",
"(C) She wants to get her umbrella before Saturday."
] |
(C) She wants to get her umbrella before Saturday.
|
test_2024
|
M: Good morning. This is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.
W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.
|
Why is the man making the phone call?
|
[
"(A) He wants to change the time of the appointment.",
"(B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.",
"(C) He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith."
] |
(B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.
|
test_2025
|
M: Hi, Mary, you're back! How was New York?
W: Great! Have you ever been there?
M: No.
W: I think it's probably my favorite city.
M: Really? What's so great about it? I heard it was quite dirty.
W: In some parts, maybe. But there's just so much going on, the theaters, restaurants, shops and museums. They make London and Paris like country towns. The only problem was the weather. It was freezing.
M: What a shame!
|
What was the weather like in New York?
|
[
"(A) It was great.",
"(B) It rained much.",
"(C) It was freezing."
] |
(C) It was freezing.
|
test_2026
|
W: Good morning, can I help you?
M: Yes, please. I'd like to cash two traveler's cheques.
W: Could you sign your name here please?
M: Sure.
W: Thank you. How would you like your money?
M: In hundreds and fifties, please.
W: Ok. It's 1,660 yuan, here you are.
M: Thanks. May I know the exchange rate?
W: Well, at the moment the exchange rate between US dollars and RMB is 1:8.3. You give me two $100 cheques; here is 1,660 yuan. Is that right?
M: Yes, thanks.
|
Where does the conversation most probably take place?
|
[
"(A) In a supermarket.",
"(B) In a bank.",
"(C) In an office."
] |
(B) In a bank.
|
test_2027
|
M: That wasn't a bad meal.
W: It was very good. It's very nice of you, Dan. Now, I really must go home.
M: Oh, it's only 10 o'clock.
W: No, really. I must be off. My uncle will come to see me tomorrow. I must get ready.
M: Well, look, Jenny. What about Sunday? Would you like to go out with me on Sunday? We can go to the cinema.
W: Sunday? That's the 20th. Let me see. Sunday, the 20th of June. Well, all right. See you then.
|
Where does the man want to go on Sunday?
|
[
"(A) The woman's home.",
"(B) The cinema.",
"(C) The restaurant."
] |
(B) The cinema.
|
test_2028
|
M: Excuse me; may I have a look at that book?
W: Sure, but if you want to take it, you have to pay in cash.
|
Where does this conversation probably take place?
|
[
"(A) In the library.",
"(B) In an office.",
"(C) In a bookstore."
] |
(C) In a bookstore.
|
test_2029
|
W: What do you think of your father?
M: Oh, he was the first stable male figure in my life. The best attribute a parent can have is consistency. When he said he would be there at 3 o'clock, he was there. That meant more to me than anything.
|
What is the most important quality a parent should have according to the man?
|
[
"(A) To be patient.",
"(B) To be consistent.",
"(C) To be supportive."
] |
(B) To be consistent.
|
test_2030
|
W: What shall we do tonight?
M: How about the cinema?
W: That's a good idea. We haven't been for ages.
M: What would you like to see?
W: Oh, I don't know. Spy Story?
M: Spy Story? That terrible, old film?
W: But it's got the prize in 2000.
M: But I've seen it before.
W: Well, we can first go to the cinema and then see what film we enjoy.
M: OK.
|
How often do they go to the film?
|
[
"(A) Seldom.",
"(B) Once a week.",
"(C) Very often."
] |
(A) Seldom.
|
test_2031
|
M: I thought you only liked collecting stamps
W: I also like collecting coins. But collecting train tickets is my favorite activity.
|
What does the woman like collecting best?
|
[
"(A) Train tickets.",
"(B) Stamps.",
"(C) Coins."
] |
(A) Train tickets.
|
test_2032
|
W: Stan, do you have a minute?
M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going in and out.
M: Has anybody spoken to him about it?
W: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.
M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help. Can we?
W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.
M: Hmmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TAs have to talk with a student, they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You know, there's a room down the hall, rather a small room that we could ask to use. It's only for storing supplies.
W: You mean that little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.
M: Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.
W: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. I'd like to have a look at that room. Can we go there now?
M: Sure, Let's go.
|
Why do Jack's students come to see him?
|
[
"(A) To get help in the course.",
"(B) To chat with Jack socially.",
"(C) To hand in their assignments,"
] |
(A) To get help in the course.
|
test_2033
|
W: Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?
M: Yes, speaking.
W: Mr. Wang, this is Liu Li of the Hua Mei Company. There will be a fashion show on the 1st of May. I'd like to invite you and your photographic team to come here.
M: Marvelous! I'd love to. When will we arrive?
W: We will send you invitation cards and I will need to know the size of your team.
M: We have a total of 10.
W: Ok. Then I'll send you the cards. See you.
M: Thank you. Bye.
|
What will there be on the 1st of May in the Hua Mei Company?
|
[
"(A) There will be a press conference.",
"(B) There will be a fashion show.",
"(C) There will be a meeting."
] |
(B) There will be a fashion show.
|
test_2034
|
W: Somebody just took my bag! My money, my credit cards-everything's gone!
M: All right. Just calm down a minute...OK, what did the person look like?
|
What is probably the man?
|
[
"(A) A thief.",
"(B) A policeman.",
"(C) A businessman."
] |
(B) A policeman.
|
test_2035
|
W: Now, you've told me a lot about your parents. Are there any other members in your family?
M: Yes. There are also my grandparents and my younger brother.
W: Oh. You are lucky to have such a family.
|
How many people are there in the man's family?
|
[
"(A) Five",
"(B) Four",
"(C) Six"
] |
(C) Six
|
test_2036
|
Randall: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?
Joshua: Eight O'clock.
Randall: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?
Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.
Randall: So you go with a group?
Joshua: Uh-huh.
Randall: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?
Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.
Randall: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?
Joshua: We do "kiritsu, rei."
Randall: "Kiritsu" and "rei." Now what are those?
Joshua: It means "stand up, bow."
Randall: Stand up and bow.
Joshua: Uh-huh.
Randall: And what do you study at school?
Joshua: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see ..., we do gym too.
Randall: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?
Joshua: No, we eat in our classroom.
Randall: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?
Joshua: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.
Randall: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.
Joshua: You're welcome.
|
Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?
|
[
"(A) backpack",
"(B) school hat",
"(C) gym clothes"
] |
(B) school hat
|
test_2037
|
M: Hello, Sue! I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation.
W: How nice! Where are you going?
M: Italy.
W: Tell me more.
M: Well, I'm leaving at 8 tomorrow morning.
W: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach?
M: Driving. That's about an hour. Er, I'm arriving at the airport at 9 o'clock and taking off at 10 o'clock.
W: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nicely sun-tanned?
M: I enjoy sunbathing on the beach. But this holiday is going to be a bit different. It's more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art galleries, taste a bit of the food and the drink, and experience the lifestyle of Italy.
W: Sounds pretty interesting.
M: Yeah, I've got a whole list of museums and art galleries. And in fact, I'm hiring a car in Milan so I can drive around a bit.
W: That's a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually I'm going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours.
M: Where are you going then?
W: Haven't decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can watch the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know.
M: I understand. You've worked too hard this semester. A bit of rest will do you good.
W: That's true. Oh, Gosh! I've got to go now. Have a nice holiday!
M: Thanks. You too! Bye.
|
How will the man travel to the airport?
|
[
"(A) By taxi.",
"(B) By car.",
"(C) By bus."
] |
(B) By car.
|
test_2038
|
W: I hope it rains today.
M: Why?
W: Well, if it rains on your birthday, it means you will make lots of money this year.
M: How do you know?
W: That's what my grandfather says every time it rains on someone's birthday.
M: We are having a party tonight.
W: Are we?
M: It's a surprise party. I've invited some friends over. Susan doesn't know about it yet.
W: Right. Are you taking Susan to a concert?
M: Yes. But I'm taking her to the party afterwards. Why not ask Peter to pick you up at ten?
W: Oh, no, that would be too much trouble. I can get there by myself. Where is the party?
|
What is Susan going to do first?
|
[
"(A) To pick Peter up at ten.",
"(B) To go to a concert.",
"(C) To go to the party."
] |
(B) To go to a concert.
|
test_2039
|
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 in the bookshop over there. They've got a new baby called Liz. I mean Elizabeth really, and we call her Liz.
M: Is that your mum over there calling you?
W: No, that's my Aunt May, my mum's twin sister. I'd better go. Bye.
M: Bye.
|
Why can't Sally play?
|
[
"(A) Because she is having a party.",
"(B) Because she has to help her mother.",
"(C) Because she doesn't like to."
] |
(B) Because she has to help her mother.
|
test_2040
|
M: I'm calling about your ad in today's paper for a secretary. Is the positions still available?
W: Yes, it is.
M: I'd like to apply.
W: Do you have any experience?
M: Yes, I do.
W: And can you type 60 words per minute?
M: Yes, I can. May I request an interview?
W: Yes. What's your name?
M: Peter Smith.
W: Is two o'clock Friday afternoon convenient for you?
M: Two o'clock is fine. Thank you very much.
|
Where did the man get the information about the position?
|
[
"(A) In the newspaper.",
"(B) During an interview.",
"(C) On TV."
] |
(A) In the newspaper.
|
test_2041
|
W: Oh, this is a beautiful city. I'm really glad I've brought my camera.
M: Yes, there are lots of things to take pictures of here. But I hope you will not plan to spend all your time taking pictures. I have some friends who would like to meet you.
|
What does the man want the woman to do?
|
[
"(A) To visit more places in the city.",
"(B) To take a lot of pictures of the beautiful city.",
"(C) To spare some time to meet his friends."
] |
(C) To spare some time to meet his friends.
|
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