Conversations and Comprehension Test

Boy: I want to buy a fish.Woman: Do you want a tropical fish or a cold water one?Boy: I want a really colorful fish. Can you show me some of the tropical fish you have?Question: What is the boy looking for? ..........
A red and yellow fish
A cold water goldfish
A tropical fish

Ray: I need a vacation.Toni: How about Mexico? I heard it's beautiful at this time of year.Ray: Maybe, but I was hoping for somewhere a little cooler.Question: Where does Ray want to go? ..........
Mexico, because it's beautiful at this time of year
A place that has a cooler climate than Mexico
The Bahamas

Mary: Did you have fun at the barbeque last night?Linda: Yes, I thought the games were a great touch.Mary: Me too. I especially liked the three-legged race.Question: What did Linda like about the barbeque? ..........
The three-legged race
The food
The games

Michael: My wife and I bought some great house plants yesterday.Maria: Really? Do you have a lot of sunlight in your house?Michael: No, so we bought some plants that have low light requirements.Question: What kind of plants did Michael buy? ..........
Small house plants
Plants that need a lot of sunlight
Plants that don't need a lot of sunlight

Frank: I'm going to take my wife to Table Top Mountain this weekend.Mark: That sounds interesting. Is it far?Frank: Not too far. It's about a three-hour drive from here.Question: How are Frank and his wife traveling to Table Top Mountain? ..........
By plane
By car
By ship

Anne: Do you know the new girl in the mailroom?Richard: No, but I think she's Cathy's friend.Anne: We should ask Cathy to introduce us at lunch.Question: What department is the new girl in? ..........
Cathy's department
The reception area
The mailroom

Ron: Do you think the business conference went well?Sarah: Yes, but next year I think the planners should include more about global technology.Ron: I agree. We should know more about that.Question: What area does Sarah want to include in next year's conference? ..........
The environment
Technology around the world
Technology and modern business

Harry: What time does your flight leave?Deb: Our departure is scheduled for 7:45 in the morning. Could you take me to the airport?Harry: Sure. We'll have to leave the city at about 5 o'clock then.Deb: Sounds good.Question: What time does Deb's flight leave? ..........
7:45 am
5 am
7:45 pm

Axel: Do you know anything about Thai cuisine?Caroline: Yes, I love Thai food. Why?Axel: My in-laws are taking my wife and me out to a Thai restaurant tonight. They really like that kind of food.Question: Who is going for dinner at the Thai restaurant? ..........
Axel and his wife
Axel, his wife and her parents
Axel, his wife and his parents

Jane: How many people were at Brad's wedding?Bruce: Oh, there must have been at least 150 people there. The reception hall was really big, and it was nearly full of guests. We had a great time.Jane: That's great.Question: How many people were at Brad's wedding? ..........
Exactly 150 people
A minimum of 150 people
Fewer than 150 people