Short conversations
1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?
Man: When was the last time my mother came over?
Question: What does the man imply?
2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。
Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。
Question: What does the man mean?
3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?
Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。
Question: What do we learn about the woman?
4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。
Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?
Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?
5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。
Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind。
Question: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
6.Man: I’m not surprised that you didn’t like that movie. I find it really scary myself。
Woman: So did I. I don’t care much for horror movies as a rule。
Question: What do we learn from the conversation?
7.Man: My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too。
Woman: Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings。
Question: What do we learn from the conversation?
8.Man: How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum, six or seven?
Woman: Bring in all you can find. I’m expecting at least 20 participants。
Question: What are the speakers talking about?