Read the following conversation and answer the question.  Daughter: Guess what, Mom. I got it.  Mother: Great. That's super.  Father: What's going on? So, what did you get me?  Daughter: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.  Father: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?  Daughter: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...  Father: Hold on here. I've prepared a few rules regarding the use of the motor vehicles in this house.  Daughter: Like what?  Father: Let me get my notes here.  Daughter: Dad! That looks like a book? Mom, Dad's being mean to me.  Father: Okay, let me get my reading glasses here. Okay, here we are. Rule number one: No driving with friends for the first six months.  Daughter: What?  Father: Teenagers often lack the judgment to drive responsibly, especially when several teenagers are involved. I mean they speed, they joyride, they cruise around town way past midnight.  Daughter: But that's not me! Do I really need this lecture? This is such a drag!  Father: Furthermore, who really needs a car when a pair of shoes will work? I mean, life was different when I was your age. In fact, I used to walk to school ...  Daughter: Yeah, yeah. I know. Both ways uphill in ten feet of snow. I've heard this story many times.  Father: Yeah. Oh, where were we? Oh yes. Rule number two: You always must wear your seat belt and obey the rules of the road.  Daughter: Duh. I wasn't born yesterday.  Father: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.  Daughter: But the movie theater is right across the street from our house.  Father: Exactly, so you can just park in the driveway and walk there.  Daughter: Mom! Dad's being unreasonable.  Father: And rule number four: You should never use a cell phone while driving. That could cause an accident.  Daughter: But YOU do.  Father: That's different.  Daughter: How's it different? You even need my help to turn your cell phone on.  Father: And rule number five: Remember that I love you,...  Question: Why does the daughter dismiss, or not take seriously, rule number 4?   - The father doesn't obey the rule either.  - The rule is an old traffic law that has changed.  - The girl tells the dad the rule doesn't apply to her.
The father doesn't obey the rule either.

Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?  M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I'll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn't let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I'd love being myown boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.  W: You mean you don't keep regular hours?  M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business isslower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.  W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?  M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.  W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business.  Question: Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?   - He wanted to be his own boss.  - He found it more profitable  - He didn't want to start from scratch.
He wanted to be his own boss.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: Why didn't you call me last night. Peter?  M: I did. But your line was always busy.  Question: What does the man mean?   - He tried calling the woman but failed.  - He had no time to call the woman.  - He called the woman but she was out.
A: He tried calling the woman but failed.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask, if you don't mind.  M: Not at all. Go ahead.  W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?  M: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.  W: When and where is this conference being held?  M: It's being held in the first three weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.  W: Who will pay your expenses?  M: The University of California. Here is the official letter of invitation.  W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?  M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.  W: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then.  M: Thank you.  Question: When does the man want to leave for America?   - In early January.  - In mid-January.  - In early February.
Answer: In mid-January.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: Would you like to come to the cinema tonight?  W: I'm afraid I can't.  M: Why not?  W: I've got to wash my hair tonight.  M: OK. What about tomorrow night?  W: I can't go tomorrow night, either.  M: Why not?  W: I've got to wash my hair again.  M: Do you wash your hair every night?  W: It depends...  M: Depends on what?  W: It depends on who asks me to go to the cinema.  Question: Does the woman really want to wash her hair?   - No, it's just an excuse.  - Yes, there is something wrong with her hair.  - Yes, she has a habit of washing her hair every night.
**Answer**
No, it's just an excuse.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question.  M: Still feeling ill?  W: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.  M: Do you have any idea what caused it?  W: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.  M: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.  W: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water.  M: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today.  Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?   - Husband and wife.  - Doctor and patient.  - Guest and receptionist.

A: Husband and wife.