In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
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Question: M: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory? W: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very simple. Basically, human memory is a compartment in people's brains where they store images rather like the hard disc drive in a computer. And like a hard disc drive, our memories can become infected or even wiped out by accidents. But the comparison breaks down when we consider that we can train our memories to expand and work better which computers can't manage yet. M: When you talk about memory being infected, do you mean by a disease? W: Yes. For instance, people suffering from a physiological disease like Alzheimer: forget things that happened in the past. And they also forget how to perform simple tasks like tying their shoelaces. The good news is that brain exercises can help keep the brain young. Research has shown that people who have better educations and more mentally active jobs have a lower risk of developing the disease. M: And how can someone exercise his brain? By thinking a lot? W: In a way, yes. But you can also practice using your memory which not only exercises your brain but also improves you ability to remember things. Unfortunately, a lot of devices in modern life are designed to make sure we don't forget things which can make our brains more idle and weaken our memories. M: Can you give us some examples of how to exercise our memories? W: Sure, there is a very simple technique, although it works better for some people than for others. When you want to remember something, think of a physical thing it reminds you of. If I want to remember a date from history, let's say, 1066, the date of the Battle of Hastings. I might think that battle reminds me of bottle, so I think of a bottle with the number 1066 written on the label. And I just picture that bottle to myself., Question: How can we remember things more easily according to the woman? (A) By connecting them with a physical object. (B) By looking at them very carefully first. (C) By having people remind us of them.

Answer: (A) By connecting them with a physical object.


Question: M: Hi. I think I'm sitting next to you. Seat 35B. W: Oh,sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute. M: Thanks. Phwoo...I've been waiting in departure for ages. W: Mmm...The flight was delayed leaving Beijing. Security checks, you know. M: Yeah. Same here. W: Are you going to London, then? M: Yes. I'm going to the LSE to do a master's degree in International Relations. W: Really? That sounds interesting. You must be really clever. M: So are you going to London too? W: Well actually, I'm going to the University of Middlesex to do Business Studies. M: That sounds interesting. W: Well actually, it's my parents who want me to do Business Studies. I'd rather study Philosophy, but my dad wants me to take over the family business. He thinks Business Studies will make me rich. M: Well, nobody wants to be poor...ah, here's the drinks trolley. What would you like? W: A Coke, please,I'm sorry...I don't know your name... M: Oh, sorry. I forgot...Ali., Question: Why do the woman's parents want her to do Business Studies? (A) Because they want her to run a company. (B) Because they want her to be a career woman. (C) Because they want her to take over the family business.

Answer: (C) Because they want her to take over the family business.


Question: W: John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most? M: No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall., Question: What did the man think of the book? (A) He enjoyed it as a whole. (B) He didn't think much of it. (C) He didn't like it at all.

Answer:
(A) He enjoyed it as a whole.


