Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Sorry, I'm late. Did you hear about the trains? W: Yes, I heard they were running late. M: Well, I realized I might be late, so I tried to find a bus and on my way I bumped into Jerry. He offered me a lift on his motorbike. But unfortunately, he was exhausted by flameout, so in the end, I had to walk. Question: Why is the man late? - The trains were delayed. - He couldn't find a bus stop. - Something went wrong with his friend's motorbike.
Something went wrong with his friend's motorbike.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash. Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You... Question: To whom is the man speaking? - his friend - his sister - his mom
his sister

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Sue, it's me. W: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything. M: What did you say? W: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK? M: I'm sorry. I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days and it has made me feel really weak, but I'll probably be there tomorrow. W: All right. We'll go on a business trip next week and don't worry. You should go to see a doctor, Steve. M: Thanks, but I'm getting better now. W: Take care then, bye. M: Bye bye, Sue. Question: What do we know about Steve? - He's seeing a doctor. - He's absent from work. - He's on a business trip.
A: He's absent from work.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory? W: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop. M: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you? W: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break. M: What about the huge machines used in your factory? I know you make heavy machines yourselves. But I wonder if you also use machines imported from abroad. W: Most of them are made in China, some even by our factory. Only a few were bought from other countries. M: But I see the machines turned out here are quite modem and efficient. W: Following the national policy of self - reliance and hard - working struggle, we've tried our best in the past few years to improve our equipment. However, there is still a lot more to do. M: Now the question about yourself. I hope you don't mind it. How much do you earn each month? W: My monthly wage is 3,500 RMB, not including the extra pay of about 500 for extra work I put in. M: That sounds reasonable indeed. I'm very interested in worker's welfare here. What other benefits do you workers get, I wonder? W: Like other factories in China, our factory offers free medical service for workers. Question: What does the woman do in the factory? - She is manager of the factory. - She is a machine operator. - She is a technician of the workshop.
Answer: She is a machine operator.

*Question*
Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: I'd like to speak to the manager, please. W: May I know what it is about? M: I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper. W: Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call. Question: What does the man really want to do? - To read the advertisement. - To meet the manager. - To take the job.
**Answer**
To take the job.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms Penny Rawson and Ms Ann David. I have asked Ms Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms Rawson... W: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come tons on their own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems? no matter how great or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering you. This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors, Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside counselling services. As a part of the university, all counselling is free of charge for full-time students. I know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it, but let me assure you even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need someone to talk with. So please don't hesitate. You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university. Thank you. Question: Who might be the first speaker (the man)? - A Student Union officer. - A famous counsellor. - A course director.
A: A Student Union officer.