Short Conversation

　　11.

　　M: Good news! I am not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.

　　W: That's terrific. It will be great if you could get back in shape in time for the world's cup.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　12.

　　M: I really need to makesome extra money. You know, I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.

　　W: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street. I think there are still a few opening suitable for seniors like you.

　　W: What does the woman suggest the man do?

　　13.

　　M: I hear John left his cat in your care while he’s on vocation abroad. How are you getting along with it?

　　W: Well, it never comes when I call it. It spills its food and sheds all over the place. I can't wait till John gets back.

　　Q: How does the woman find the cat?

　　14.

　　W: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.

　　M: Yeah, I've got several calls, just like yours, there must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours.

　　Q: What does the manmean?

　　15.

　　M: Professor Johnson, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper, a computer failure completely wiped out my files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?

　　W: I'm sorry Rod. I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow and I'll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an e-copy.

　　Q: Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time?

　　16.

　　W: I just called the travel agency. It's all set. On June first, we are heading for the mountains, and we’ll be camping there for a whole week.

　　M: Have you checked the academic calendar? My classes aren’t over until the 8th.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　17.

　　W: I thought there were still time for me to apply for a student loan, but someone just told me that the closing date was last Tuesday.

　　M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait. I got a brochure right here. Last Tuesday was the opening date.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　18.

　　W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?

　　M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around.

　　Q: What does the man mean?