Short conversations

1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?

Man: When was the last time my mother came over?

Question: What does the man imply?

2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。

Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。

Question: What does the man mean?

3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?

Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。

Question: What do we learn about the woman?

4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。

Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?

Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?

5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。

Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind。

Question: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

6.Man: I’m not surprised that you didn’t like that movie. I find it really scary myself。

Woman: So did I. I don’t care much for horror movies as a rule。

Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

7.Man: My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too。

Woman: Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings。

Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

8.Man: How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum, six or seven?

Woman: Bring in all you can find. I’m expecting at least 20 participants。

Question: What are the speakers talking about?