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: W: ABC company. Can I help you? M: Can you put me through to Mr Brown in the Sales Department? W: I'm afraid Mr Brown is at a meeting at the moment. M: Can I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Can you ask Mr Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865? W: Who is calling, please? M: Alan Peterson. W: OK. Mr Peterson. Can you repeat the phone number? M: That's 1300-621-7865. W: OK. I'll ask Mr Brown to call you as soon as the meeting is over. M: Thanks. Bye., Question: Where is Mr Brown? (A) He is in the Sales Department. (B) He is having a meeting. (C) He is busy.

A: (B) He is having a meeting.
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Q: W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind. M: Not at all. Go ahead. W: What is the purpose of your visit to the United Stated? M: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at the University of California. W: The University of California? M: Yes, here is the official letter of invitation. W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go? M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then., Question: Why is the man going to the United States? (A) To attend a conference. (B) To visit his friends. (C) To travel.

A: (A) To attend a conference.
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Q: M: Welcome. W: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice. M: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink? W: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry. M: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container. W: Wow, this smells good. M: Could yon pass those potatoes to me, please? W: What are we having? M: My special dumplings, sweet and sour pork, beef with onions and green peppers, and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar. W: Sounds wonderful. What are you going to do next? M: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing. W: The dumplings are great. I wish I had the recipe. And could you tell me what's in this? M: Well, I put a lot of onions in it, and garlic and melon. W: Oh, I like garlic and melon., Question: What's the first thing the man did? (A) Taking the meat out of the fridge. (B) Cutting up the potatoes. (C) Washing the onions.

A:
(C) Washing the onions.
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