In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".

[Q]: M: Is that Ann? W: Yes. M: This is Mike. How are things with you? W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy. M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams? W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language. M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on. W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him. M: What a pity! How about the weekend then? W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents. M: What about next week sometime? W: Maybe., Question: What is the woman going to do tonight? (A) Help her sister with English. (B) Meet her friend at the station. (C) Go to an exhibition with her parents.
[A]: (B) Meet her friend at the station.

[Q]: M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there? W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months. M: Why did you change your mind? W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay. M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo? W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact. M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now? W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's. M: What have you been designing for them? W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods. M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982? W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous. M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England? W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style. M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan. W: It was a pleasure., Question: What do we learn about the change in Italy's fashion industry? (A) It has seen a steady decline in its profits. (B) It has become much more competitive. (C) It has lost many customers to foreign companies.
[A]: (B) It has become much more competitive.

[Q]: M: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer? W: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas. M: Why? W: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it. M: Nobody to take care of her? W: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home. M: Oh, I see. You are very considerate., Question: What has Lily decided to do? (A) Travel to Dubai. (B) Stay with her mom. (C) Start a business.
[A]:
(B) Stay with her mom.