Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that? M: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too. W: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John? M: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances. W: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going? M: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. Question: What will the man probably do in the future? - Set up a new company. - Run a training course. - Lead an easier life.
Ans: Lead an easier life.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me, visiting hours are over. It's time for you to leave. M: I'm sorry, I didn't know the time or I would have left earlier. Question: Where did this conversation take place? - At the hospital. - At the airport. - At the post office.
Ans: At the hospital.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam? W: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat. M: What color would you like? W: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat. M: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size. W: Do you have a smaller size? M: I'm sorry. The small size coats have just been sold out. What about the blue one? It looks nice and maybe fits you. W: Well, may I try it on? M: Yes, please. W: It seems nice on me. How much is it? M: 168 yuan. W: OK. Here is 170 yuan. You keep the change please! M: Thanks. Question: How much does the woman pay? - 170 yuan. - 168 yuan. - 186 yuan.
Ans: 170 yuan.

Ques: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Hi, John. What happened to you? I've been waiting for twenty minutes. M: Oh, I completely forgot about our meeting. I'm on my way. Please wait for me. W: OK. I'll wait for you at the main entrance. Question: Where was the man when the woman called him? - He was on his way to where they should meet. - He was at home. - He was in his office.
Ans:
He was on his way to where they should meet.