Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: You seem very tired lately. Is there anything wrong? M: It's my new job. It's hard and challenging. All those figures and facts nearly drive me mad. I hope I can get used to it soon. Question: What will the man probably do? - Quit the job. - Forget about those figures and facts. - Try to catch up with his work.
Try to catch up with his work.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Am I late? W: No, you've got an hour and a quarter. Your flight leaves at 9:30. M: I'm so excited. W: Have you got everything? M: Yes, my tickets and my traveler's checks. W: And your passport? M: Yes, don't worry. Question: When did the man arrive at the airport? - At 1:15. - At 8:15. - At 9:30.
At 8:15.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that? W: Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there. M: I thought she was your rich aunt. W: Not very. But she didn't have any children to raise, so she does have some money, even though she was a teacher. M: How was the holiday? W: Cold, at least three of the days I went. And I saw so many people on the mountain on Washington's Birthday. M: The beaches here were full on Washington's Birthday, too. It really was warm here, so lots of people went swimming. W: Well, we should have stayed home that day. There were so many people. We took the train over to the mountain, so at least we didn't have to drive. It is a good thing we did-there were so many cars and buses, and no place to park anywhere. M: Just like the beaches here. Question: What did the boy mean by saying "Mary, how did you do that"? - How Mary went on the holiday. - Why Mary went to Denver. - How Mary was able to miss so much school.
How Mary was able to miss so much school.

Read the following conversation and answer the question. 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 has the woman been doing for a living since 1988? - Designing fashion items for several companies. - Modeling for a world-famous Italian company. - Working as an employee for Ferragamo.
Designing fashion items for several companies.