Man: I don't feel well tonight. I have an upset stomach. Woman: Maybe it was the food at the restaurant. It didn't taste right. Narrator: What does the man mean?.........
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He believes that his stomach is angry.
B -
He has a stomach ache.
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He is still hungry.
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Woman: What's wrong with Sarah? She seems a little preoccupied. Man: Her husband lost his job a couple of months ago and they are desperately trying to make ends meet at the moment. Narrator: What does the man mean?.........
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Sarah has an important meeting at work.
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Sarah and her husband really want to go on a trip.
C -
Sarah and her husband are struggling to pay the bills.
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Mother: I just saw your report card and it looks like you will have to pull your socks up next semester. Son: I know Mom. I will. Mother: Good, because your grades are important. Narrator: What does the mother mean?.........
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Her son will have to wear better clothing to school next semester.
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She believes that socializing with friends is a bad thing.
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Her son will have to work harder in school next semester.
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Woman: Do you want to see that movie tonight? Man: Not really. The last romantic comedy we saw bored the pants off of me. Narrator: What does the man mean?.........
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He didn't like the last movie they saw together because it was very boring.
B -
He wants to go to dinner instead because he's very hungry.
C -
He doesn't like to wear pants.
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Woman: I've had it with my boss! He's completely unrealistic about our goals and wants me to work overtime again tonight! Man: Do you get overtime pay? Woman: Are you kidding? I have a salary position. Narrator: What does the woman mean?.........
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She doesn't like her boss because he is angry all the time.
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She doesn't get paid by the hour and she doesn't get paid for any overtime worked.
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She gets paid for overtime work but her boss wants her to do too much.
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Man: How did you like that restaurant? Woman: I wasn't really crazy about it at all. The pasta was kind of bland and the service wasn't that great. Man: I agree. I think we should try another place next weekend. Narrator: What does the woman mean?.........
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She didn't like the food or the restaurant service.
B -
She really liked the restaurant and the pasta was tasty.
C -
She didn't like the atmosphere in the new restaurant.
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Woman: I'm having a really hard time right now. I liked the old system a lot and I can't seem to wrap my head around the new system at all. Man: Let's sit down and talk about it after lunch. Woman: Thanks. I really appreciate your patience. Man: No problem. Narrator: What does the woman mean?.........
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She doesn't understand how the new system works.
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She has a headache.
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The new system is easier to manage than the old system.
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Woman: Don't play favorites with the kids. I know that Jonah is more like you but Liam is your son too. Man: I don't do that at all! Woman: Yes, you do. And Liam is aware of it too. Narrator: What does the woman imply? .........
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The woman has a sour personality.
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She doesn't want the man to favor one son over the other.
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The woman wants the man to play with both sons more.
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Man: Can you believe the way John acted last night? He's really lashing out at everyone lately. Woman: I know. He's really stressed about losing his job. We should cut him some slack until his situation improves because he's normally not like that at all. Narrator: What does the woman imply?.........
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She thinks John is intelligent and will find a job soon.
B -
She thinks John is behaving badly and they should stop seeing him until his behavior improves.
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She thinks they should excuse John's behavior because he's under a lot of stress.
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Woman: My sister was out of line yesterday. She really crossed the line this time. Man: I know. She's really angry and bitter and she took it out on you. Woman: Whatever the case may be, I don't think I want to see her again for awhile. Narrator: What does the woman mean?.........
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She thinks that her sister behaved badly yesterday and she doesn't want to associate with her for some time.
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She thinks that her husband should excuse her sister's behavior because she is under a lot of stress.
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She thinks her sister's Internet system is down and that they should talk to her again when it's fixed.