Short conversat ions

1.

M: Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month?

W: Sure. It’s actually the most impressive one I’ve seen on that topic.

Q: What do we learn about the speakers?

2.

W: Are you looking for anything in particular?

M: Yes. My son is graduating from high school and I want to get him something special.

Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

3.

M: Mike told me yesterday that he’d been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery.

W: Really? If I remember right, he had a chance to work there but he turned it down.

Q: What does the woman say about Mike?

4.

W: Would you like to come to Susan’s birthday party tomorrow evening?

M: I’m going to give a lecture tomorrow. I wish I could be in two places at the same time.

Q: What does the man mean?

5.

W: Aren’t you discouraged by the slow progre ss your staff is making?

M: Yes. I think I’ll give them a deadline and hold them to it.

Q: What is the man probably going to do?

6.

W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the visitor’s parking is? I left my car there.

M: Sure. It’s in Lot C, over that way.

Q: What does the woman want to know?

7.

W: You look great now that you’ve taken those fitness classes.

M: Thanks. I’ve never thought better in my life.

Q: What does the man mean?

8.

W: I really admire the efficiency of your secretaries.

M: Our company selects only the best. They have a heavy workload and we give them a lot of responsibilities.

Q: What are the speakers talking about?