November 28 - December 4, 2005
Toefl & Ielts
Choose the best answer to the questions below.

Conversation A
Woman: Every time you want to change jobs, you promise me that the next one will be a gravy train. ItÕs always a flash in the pan and off to the next. Better stick with the devil you know.
Man: ItÕs a HobsonÕs Choice, really. IÕve quit my job already.

1. What kind of job is the man looking for?
A. on a train
B. an easy one
C. a challenging one
D. in the food industry

2. The man is in the habit of...
A. changing jobs easily.
B. taking his work seriously.
C. leaving decisions to his wife.
D. asking Mr Hobson for advice.

3. What does the woman want the man to do?
A. die
B. kill himself
C. keep his job
D. change jobs frequently

4. What does the man mean?
A. He hasnÕt got a choice.
B. Hobson dismissed him.
C. Hobson made him do it.
D. The woman should talk to Hobson.

Conversation B
Man: IÕm glad you changed your mind about staying home tonight.
Woman: I have to admit, the food is out of this world but the wine leaves something to be desired for.

5. What did the woman want to do originally?
  A. eat out
B. stay home
C. travel abroad
D. drink some wine

Conversation C
Woman: Have you ever thought about taking up painting as a hobby? You wouldn't feel so lonely all the time.
Man: No use, IÕve got two left thumbs.

6. The man most likely..

  A. is single.
B. is married.
C. lives with his parents.
D. is married with children.

7. What does the man mean?
  A. He is handicapped.
B. He is no good with his hands.
C. The woman is holding his hands.
D. He doesnÕt want his hands to get dirty.


 
 

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