Dialogue: 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 was the woman's original plan when she went to Florence? - To live there permanently. - To stay there for half a year. - To find a better job to support herself.
To stay there for half a year.
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Dialogue: W: It must be the first time for you to be aboard a warship. M: Don't you know that I've been in military service in the Navy for years? Question: What can we say about the man? - He was satisfied with the service on the ship. - He has been on the warship before. - He had never been on a warship.
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He has been on the warship before.
Ques: Dialogue: M: Prof. Kennedy has been very busy this semester. As far as I know, he works until midnight every day. W: I wouldn't have troubled him so much if I had known he was so busy. Question: What do we learn from the conversation? - The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time. - The woman knows the professor has run into trouble. - The woman knows the professor has been busy.
Ans: The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor's time.
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Dialogue: W: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the Rainbow Restaurant from here? M: Drive two blocks and turn left. Continue on until you reach Heath Street and turn right. Then turn left at the second stop light. You can't miss it. Question: What should the woman do when she gets to Heath Street? - Turn right. - Turn left. - Drive two blocks.
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Turn right.
Ques:Dialogue: M: Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Smith, please? W: Speaking. Question: Who is the woman? - Mrs. Smith. - Mr. Smith. - The man's friend.

Ans:Mrs. Smith.
Ques:Dialogue: M: What do you usually do in your spare time? W: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week. M: That's a very interesting thing to do. W: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice. M: I see. How many songs can you sing now? W: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs. M: Are you going to perform any time? W: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group. M: Really? What's the name of the song? W: Sunny Days. M: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice? Question: What can we know about the new song? - Its name is Sundays. - It's written by a famous musician. - It's written by a singer of the group.

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It's written by a singer of the group.