Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year. M: What are you studying now? W: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this. semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French. M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours. W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm. M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer. W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training? M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course. W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help. M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. Question: What is probably the man's position? - Chairman of the journalism Department. - Lecturer in Speech Communication. - Professor of Business Administration.

Ans:Chairman of the journalism Department.
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Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with? W: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache. M: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily. W: OK, then what should I do? M: For the friends, you want to get them personal gift. Do they like chocolate? W: This is what I always give, but I know Mary is on a diet. M: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes. W: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep fit. What about the rest of them? M: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks. W: Christmas cards? M: Yes, you can afford that. More importantly, it's true of them that you're thinking of them. W: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me and my money as well. Question: What are the two speakers talking about? - Buying holiday presents. - Making a Christmas plan. - Sharing opinions on friendship.

Ans:Buying holiday presents.
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Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Hello? Um, can I get some help over here? W: Sure thing. What'll it be? M: A menu, please. W: We don't serve food - just the beers you see on the wall. M: All right. What about that one? It's German, right? W: Yeah, it is. Is that what you'd like? M: Sure, that'll do. But I'd like a cold one if you've got one. W: Sure thing, sweetie. That'll be $6.25. M: Say, you're kinda friendly, aren't you? W: I suppose it comes with the job. It pays to be nice to people, don't you think? M: I suppose it does. That's what my mother said to me anyway. Oh, wait. Wait a second. Oh, no. I can't believe this! W: What's wrong? M: I think I left my wallet somewhere. W: It's gotta be around here. Maybe on the floor? M: No. It's not there. I don't know where it could be. Any chance you can be nice and give me that beer for free? W: No chance of that happening. If no one's paying, I'm not so nice. Question: What is the man doing in the conversation? - He is ordering a drink. - He is serving customers. - He is buying things at a store.

Ans:He is ordering a drink.
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Ques:Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Morning, this is TGC. M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Who's calling, please? M: Walter Barry, from London. W: What is it about, please? M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time. W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now. M: Can you tell me when I could reach him? W: He's very busy for the next few days then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time. M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps? W: Who in particular? M: A colleague for example? W: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand. M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow? W: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we'll contact you. M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address. W: Very good, Mr.... M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London. W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you. M: Thank you. Goodbye. W: Bye. Question: What do we learn about the man? - He is a chemist. - He is a salesman. - He is a safety inspector.

Ans:
He is a salesman.
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