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Dialogue:  W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?  M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. It's an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840.  W: Really? I didn't know that. I did know that the charge for mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps was paid by either the sender or the receiner. How much was the usual charge?  M: Oh, about ten cents for a short distance. But post of rices were losing money with that system. Rowland Hill an Englishman, suggested using postage stamps. Here's a picture of the first two stamps issued.  W: They both bear a picture of Queen Victoria.  Question: When were the first postage stamps issued?   - In 1840.  - In 1820.  - In 1804.
(Answer)
In 1840.


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Dialogue:  W: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?  M: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?  W: Sure. What can I do for you?  M: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?  W: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.  M: Do you think there're any inexpensive ones nearby? We're leaving tomorrow morning.  W: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find a grey building on the right side. It's a traditional family style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.  M: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.  W: That's all right.  Question: Whom did the man and woman ask for help?   - A policewoman.  - A waitress.  - A passer-by.
(Answer)
A waitress.


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Dialogue:  W: Do you know what time the post office closes on Sundays?  M: Four, isn't it?  Question: What does the man say about the post office?   - It is open till four on Sundays.  - He doesn't know its business hours.  - It isn't open on Sundays.
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