1.M:I hope you don't mind,but I want very much to watch the game this coming Sunday.W:I certainly do mind,but there's not very much I can do about it,it there?Q:What was the woman objecting to ?A:Her husband's watching a game.2.W:What a strange suit you are wearing.Your jacket doesn't match your pants.M:I know .I got dressed in the dark,and I didn't realize my mistake until I had gotten to the office.Q:Why does the man's suit seem unusual?A:The jacket and pants do not match.3.W:I was going to run in the Park Marathon.Then I read the forecast of haeavy snow,and I decided not to go.M:It's a good thing you didn't.I ran there,and I almost froze to death.Q:What had the woman decided not to do?A:To run.4.M:Hello.Will you please send someone up to my apartment.The hot water is running,and I can't turn it off.W:There's no one in the office right now.I'll send someone up as soon as I can.Q:Why did the man want someone to come up to his apartment?A:The water was running.5.M:Can you give me some information about the cost of a trip to Los Angeles?W:I'm sorry,sir.I can't give you that information over the phone.The travel agent will be able to help you.Q:Where did the man want to go?A:To Los Angeles? 6.W:I just bought this fake-fur coat at a sale.I paid only 240 dollars for it.How do you like it?M:It's very nice,but my wife bought the same thing for half the price.Q:How much did the man's wife pay for her coat?A:120 dollars.7.W:I really can't stand the way Harry dominates the conversation all the time.If he's going to be at the party,I just won't come.M:I'm sorry you feel that way,but my wife insists that he come.Q:Why is Hary being Invited to the party?A:To please the man's wife.8.M:I can come to your house and pick you up in half an hour.Is that all right?W:Good.That means you'll be here at eight_thirty.Q:What time is it now?A:Eight o'clock.9.M:This is a very expensive watch,but I've had trouble with it ever since I bought it.I insist on seeing the manager.W:Actually,there is no need for that,sir.I'll give you another watch just like this one.Q;Where did the conversation probably take place?A:In a store.10.W:My son finds it very difficult to be away from home.I'm afraid that he will drop out of college.M:I had a similar problem with my older son.But he managed to adjust and stayed in school until he graduated.Q:Where is the woman's son at the present time?A:At a distant college. 11.M:I read the review of this play.I must say that I disagree completely with the critic's dislike of the work.W:Oh,that's funny.I read that review also,and I agree completely with his opinion.Q:What was the woman's reaction to the play?A:She did like it.12.W:My mother will be coming to visit us over the weekend,dear.It's been quite some time since she last saw her granddaughter.M:Well,it will be a little crowded,but I've really missed seeing your mother.That will be just fine.Q:Who is coming to visit the family?A:The man's mother-in-law.13.W:I'm afraid I paid too much for these presents,but I just can't stand the thought of driving all the way back to the store to return them.M:Well,I'll be glad to take care of that a little later on.Q:How will the man get to the store to return the gifts?A:He will drive.14.M:Our rent is now just 600 dollars a month.W:I know .It's exactly one_third more than it was when we first moved in.Q:How much rent had been paid at first?A:450 dollars.15.W:I certainly hope that this film is worthwhile.My feet are freezing ,and I can't stand the cold much longer.M:I hate standing in line anyway.If we don't get in soon,let's just forget it and go somewhere else.Q:Where are the man and woman at this moment?A:In line outside a movie house. 16.W:Even though he doesn't particularly like it,I insist on shoveling the walk instead of leting my husband do it.M:Well,that's the smart thing to do.After all,he had a heart attack not too long ago.Q:What is the husband's feeling about his wife doing the shoveling?A:He does not like her doing it.17.M:For the fourth time in a row the German team has won the bobsled race at the Winter Olympics.W:Good for them.But I really can't get excited about that sport.Q:How many times before had the German team won the bobsled race?A:Three times.18.W:I understand you've become a real cook lately,Frank.M:Well,since my wife began working,I decided to help out by making the meals every once in a while.Q:How frequently does Frank do the cooking at home?A:Occasionally.19.W;My son feels very discouaged because he did not make the swimming team this year.M:I can understand that.It took me at least three tries before I got on my college team.Q:What was the cause of the son's discouagement?A:Failing to make the team.20.M:I was so angered when the cab driver tuied to overcharge me that I called a policeman.W:That kind of thing seems to be happening quite frequently.I think you did the right thingQ:Why was the man annoyed?A:Because the driver charged too much.