Would you believe it? The parking lot in front of the canteen was packed.

Man: Would you believe it? The parking lot in front of the canteen was packed. It took me nearly half an hour to find an empty space and just before I could pull in, this red sedan cut me off and took the space.

Woman: Knowing you, you must've given the driver an earful.

Man: I meant to. But guess who got out of the car: Dr Samuel! And then he had the nerve to look me straight in the face and say, "Don't be late for class."

Woman: The nerve!

Man: That's not the end of it. I ended up parking the car out on the road.

Woman: But that's a no-parking area.

Man: I know. But what was I to do? I was already late and when I got to class Dr Samuel had started a pop quiz.

Woman: That's mean. But what happened to your car? Did you get a ticket?

Man: A ticket! They wheel-clamped it. It took me ages to pay the fine and get the clamp off. That's why I'm late.

Woman: That's a pretty tall tale!

Man: Honest. I swear that's the truth.

Woman: I'd be more careful with swearing. Becky saw you coming out of Jean's apartment this morning. We're through!

1. What is the man's occupation?

a. Valet.                        b. Guard.

c. Driver.                      d. Student.

2. What do you do when you give someone "an earful"?

a. Try to persuade.        b. Assault physically

c. Complain strongly.    d. Apologise profusely.

3. How does the man commute?

a. Car.                          b. Bus.

c. Train.                        d. Tram.

4. What is a "tall tale"?

a. Big lie.                      b. Bad luck.

c. Long story.               d. Great fortune.

5. What is the relationship between the man and the woman?

a. Just friends.                    b. Brother and sister.

c. Father and daughter.      d. Boyfriend and girlfriend.

6. How does the woman feel at the end?

a. Cross.                            b. Elated.

c. Confused.                      d. Convinced.

Solutions     1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. a, 5. d, 6. a

By Mr Test