Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Where are you going on vacation this year? W: Well, we were thinking about going on the voyage to the Caribbean Sea. It's a beautiful part of the world. M: It certainly is. I went on one last year. But the weather can sometimes be really bad. W: I know. I have been reading weather reports for the Caribbean on the internet. They seem to have lots of storms. M: They certainly do. When we went on a voyage, we stopped at Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. And both had been hit by storms two weeks before. You could still see a lot of damage. W: Well, if I decide to go, I'll just have to hope for the best. Question: What are the speakers talking about? - See adventures. - Vacation plans. - Life at the Caribbean.
Vacation plans.

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 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.

Q: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden. M: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else? W: No, that's not the reason. I think their houses look nice with gardens. And I think ours would look better,too. M: Okay. If that's how you feel, we can go down to the local garden center and pick out some things. What kind of flowers would you like to plant? I like yellow ones and purple ones. W: I'm not quite sure. Id like to look at some different kinds. I love pink,so td want to choose some flowers in that color. I'm determined to make our home look pretty. Question: What does the man think of the woman's idea at first? - He doubts it. - He agrees with it. - He strongly opposes it.
A: He doubts it.

Question: Read the following conversation and answer the question. W: Excuse me,can I see the personnel manager? My name is Lucy Jordan. M: Oh, yes. Have a scat, please. W: Thank you. I come in answer to your ad for the saleswoman. M: Okay, what qualifications do you have for the toy store work? W: I once worked in a local toy store and my major is business administration. M: Are you familiar with the toys for children? W: Well, my nephew is 8 years old now and he always likes the toys I've bought for him. M: How soon would you be able to start work? W: As soon as possible. Question: What is Lucy's major? - She majors in English. - She majors in pre-school education. - She majors in business administration.
Answer: She majors in business administration.

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Do you think I could borrow your dictionary this weekend? I don't know some words in the paper. W: Sorry. Normally I'd say yes, but I'm going to use it myself. Question: What does the man want? - A newspaper - A dictionary - A book
**Answer**
A dictionary

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Read the following conversation and answer the question. M: Where did you put my new red tie? W: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties. M: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one. W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home. M: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00. W: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet. M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there. W: Who else is coming tonight? M: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too. W: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon. Question: What can we learn about Sue? - She is Mrs. Johnson's sister. - She is the person to look after their children. - She is the speakers' guest.
**Answer**
She is the person to look after their children.