Dialogue: M: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been? W: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year. M: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember? W: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the food company? M: No, I changed jobs three months ago. I'm with the National Bank now. How about you? W: I'm still teaching at the university, but I moved from the German Department to the Spanish Department. Well,how is your family? Are the children all in school now? M: No, Billy is still at home. Tom is in the third grade and Jane's in the second. W: Our two children haven't started school yet, either. But they will go in the fall. Question: Where does the man work? - In a food factory. - At a university. - At the National Bank.
At the National Bank.
Dialogue: W: What did you do last year? M: I was a reporter. W: I think it was interesting, right? M: Yes, it was interesting. But I had to work long hours. I was never at home on weekends. Question: How did the man feel about his work? - It was interesting but it kept him busy. - He doesn't like it because it is uninteresting. - He likes the work very much.
It was interesting but it kept him busy.
Q: Dialogue: W: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going? M: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression. W: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview. M: All right. W: Also, you need to find as much information as you can about the company. You can do this in the library. Have they sent you some brochures? M: Yes, but I can do it better on the Internet. W: That's a good idea. And another thing, mmm, be prepared to say why you would be good for the job. M: Oh, yes. They may want to know what contributions I can make to the company. W: And then don't forget to prepare some questions that you would like to ask them. There's usually time for that at the end of the interview. M: Why should I ask some questions? W: It always makes a good impression if you ask some questions about the job. It shows you really care about what kind of company you will work for. M: Thank you so much for all your advice. Question: Why will the company ask the man whether he is good for the job? - To know how he cares abuout the company - To know what he can contribute to the companuy - To know if he can make brochures for the company.
A: To know what he can contribute to the companuy
Question: Dialogue: M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you? W: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director. M: Really? What does that involve? W: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university. M: Only postgraduates? W: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates. M: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or... W: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America. M: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things? W: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government. M: Oh, I see. W: So I've done different types of things. M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something... W: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students. Question: What is the woman's present position? - Assistant director. - Assistant professor. - Director.
Answer: Assistant director.
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Dialogue: M: Where does Miss King come from? F: She comes from Tokyo. Question: What does Miss King probably speak? - Japanese. - French. - English.
**Answer**
Japanese.
(Q).
Dialogue: M: Customer Service. Anthony Grant speaking. How may I help you? W: I can't believe this is happening. I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday. But today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I'm planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico. But it doesn't seem possible any more, because we'll take off on Saturday. It's only 2 days away. What am I supposed to do? M: I'm really sorry, madam. I'll check right away. Would you please tell me your order number? W: It's CE2938. M: Just a minute. I do apologize, madam. There did seem to be a mistake. I'll have the correct size bag sent to you by overnight mail right away. It will arrive in time for your Saturday trip. Again I apologize for any inconvenience caused by our mistake. I promise it won't happen again. W: OK, well. Thank you. M: Thank you, madam, for choosing Lynch Mail. I hope you have a wonderful vacation. Question: What size bag does the woman want? - A 24 inch bag. - A 29 inch bag - A 32 inch bag.
(A).
A 32 inch bag.