Now we are ready to start.
Sandra: Hi Jim! How are you getting on?
Jim: Oh, hi Sandra! It's so nice to see you. I'm okay, more or less.
Sandra: You look so deep in thought. What's up? Can I help you with something?
Jim: Actually, that might be not half-bad an idea. You know, it's my sister Annas birthday next week.
Sandra: Don't I know it? We're best friends.
Jim: That's why I need your expertise. I really want to give her a good present, a really good one, but I don't know what I can give her.
Sandra: Right. So you've stopped quarreling over every little thing. I'm happy to hear that.
Jim: Yeah, you know, all these conflicts were because of me. I'm a stubborn guy, you know. But I have finally realized I've been doing the wrong thing, and I just want to say sorry.
Sandra: Why don't you just say so?
Jim: I have. It's just I want to do something more to make up for my behavior. You know she's been grounded several times because of me, and staying in home for weeks is not a nice thing.
Sandra: Okay, it's a good decision anyway. So how much money have you got?
Jim: Enough. I've been saving pocket money. Besides, you know I have jobs now and then, and I get paid.
Sandra: I see. Well, she's short on cosmetics, and she'd be happy to get some. I can help you choose, or you can just give her a gift certificate, and she'll go shopping herself.
Jim: No, I don't think it's a good idea. It won't leave a lasting memory. Eventually, she'll throw these things away because they've expired or just finished.
Sandra: Hmm. So maybe you can give her a collection of her favorite films or books or CDs. That would be a memorable present.
Jim: Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. The only problem is I don't know which ones are her favorites, and these shops don't have gift certificates as a rule.
Sandra: You forgot about me. I can go shopping with you, or I can write a list, and you'll be fine shopping on your own.
Jim: I'd be grateful if you made up a list. Shopping can be time-consuming, and you've already helped me so much. I don't want to take up more of your time.
Sandra: It's not for you, but for my best friend, remember? Besides, I need to go shopping anyway. I've got to buy a present too.
Jim: Okay, I give up on that. When shall we go?
Sandra: How about tomorrow night?
Jim: Sounds good to me. Give me a ring, okay?
A. Sandra has been friends with Anna for a long time.
Ключевая фраза: "We're best friends." – Сандра говорит, что они с Анной лучшие подруги, но в тексте не сказано, как долго они дружат. → 3 (Not stated)
B. Jim and Anna have good relations at the moment.
Ключевая фраза: "So you've stopped quarrelling over every little thing." – Сандра говорит, что Джим перестал ссориться с Анной. В тексте не сказано однозначно, что их отношения в данный момент хорошие. → 3 (Not stated)
C. Jim feels guilty about his behaviour towards Anna.
Ключевая фраза: "all these conflicts were because of me. ... I have finally realized I've been doing the wrong thing, and I just want to say sorry." и "I want to do something more to make up for my behavior." – Джим признаёт свою вину и хочет загладить её. → 1 (True)
D. Jim has a full-time job.
Ключевая фраза: "I have jobs now and then, and I get paid." – Джим говорит, что у него есть работа время от времени. В тексте не сказано, что у него постоянная работа. → 2 (False)
E. Jim thinks gift certificates don't make a good present.
Ключевая фраза: "No, I don't think it's a good idea. It won't leave a lasting memory." – Джим говорит, что подарочный сертификат не оставит долгой памяти. → 1 (True)
F. Sandra has already bought a present for Anna.
Ключевая фраза: "I've got to buy a present too." – Сандра говорит, что ей тоже нужно купить подарок. В тексте не сказано, что она уже его купила. → 2 (False)
G. Jim and Sandra are going shopping tonight.
Ключевая фраза: "How about tomorrow night?" – Сандра предлагает пойти завтра вечером, а не сегодня. → 2 (False)