Short conversation 11. M: Excuse me, do you have change for a ten-dollar note? I need to pay the parking meter. W: Im sorry, but I think you can get it through the money changer in the shopping center across the street. Q: What is the man trying to do? 12. M: Can you recommend something that a school boy of 7 or 8 will really like? W: Id suggest this toy train, sir. Its an excellent brand, very popular all over the world these days. Q: What is the man doing? 13. W: Do you let people know when youre taking pictures of them? M: I try not to. You know any picture of a person who poses for the camera would look dull and unnatural. Q: What are the speakers talking about? 14. W: I need to talk to someone who knows Baltimore well. Im told you lived there. M: Oh, but I was really young at the time. Q: What does the man mean? 15. W: Arent you disappointed that you didnt get the promotion? M: Maybe a little, but I know I need more experience before Im ready for that kind of responsibility. Q: What do we learn about the man from this conversation? |