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Man: I can't wait for the end of this term; it seems to be going on forever.

Woman: Yeah. But I could do without all the exams. I'm really worried about Biology.

Man: Come on, it's not that difficult.

Woman: Not the regular lessons. What I'm worried about is the lab exam.

Man: Lab exam? What lab exam?

Woman: Don't tell me you didn't attend the lab.

Man: I thought that was optional.

Woman: It's a prerequisite for the exam. And you have to pass the oral before you're allowed to take the exam.

Man: What oral? Why is nobody telling me anything?

Woman: Maybe it would have been helpful if you had attended the lab classes. Did you at least sign up for them?

Man: I think so.

Woman: Tell you what: we'll just pretend you're in our team. I'm sure Susie will go along with this. You have to ask if you can submit your reports tomorrow; you can copy mine. I'll fill you in over lunch. We're on at 2.

Man: The oral is today? How am I going to pass?

Woman: You'll just have to wing it.

Choose the best answer to the questions below.

1. Why did the man not attend the lab classes?

a. He had taken them earlier.

b. He thought he didn't need to.

c. The classes were not required.

d. The woman substituted for him.

2. What happens if the man fails the lab test?

a. He must pass the written exam.

b. He can continue studying as usual.

c. He has to hand in a written assignment.

d. He won't be allowed to take the written exam.

3. When is the oral exam taking place?

a. Next month.  

b. Next morning.

c.This afternoon. 

d. The following week.

4. What does the woman mean by "wing it"?

a. The man should run away.

b. The man has to improvise.

c. The man has to pretend he is ill.

d. The man should bribe the examiner.

Solutions       1. b, 2. d, 3. c, 4. b

By Mr Test