Section A
1. W: Wow, what a variety of salads you’ve got on your menu, could you recommend something special?
M: Well, I think you can try this mixed salad. We make the dressing with fresh berries.
Q: what does the man mean?
2. W: I was talking to Mary the other day, and she mentioned that your new consulting firm is doing really well.
M: Yes, business paced up much faster than we anticipated. We now have over 200 clients.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
3. W: Do you know where we keep flash disks and printing paper?
M: They should be in the cabinet if there are any. That’s where we keep all of our office supplies.
Q: what does the woman mean?
4.W: The printing of this dictionary is so small. I can’t read the explanations at all.
M: Let me get my magnify glass. I know I just can’t do without it.
Q: What does the man mean?
5. W: I’m considering having my office redecorated, the furniture is old and the paint is chipping.
M: I’ll give you my sister-in-law’s number. She just graduated from an interior designing academy, and will give a free estimate.
Q: What is the woman considering?
6. W: We have a full load of goods that needs to be delivered. But we can’t get a container ship anyway.
M: That’s always being a problem in this port. The facilities here are never able to meet our needs.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
7. W: Why didn’t Rod get a pay raise?
M: The boss just isn’t convinced that his work attitude warranted it. She said she saw him by the coffee machine more often than at his desk.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
8. W: The hotel called, saying that because of the scheduling there, they won’t be are able to cater for our banquet.
M: I know an Indian restaurant on the high street that offers a special diner for groups. The food is excellent, and the room is large enough to accommodate us.
Q: What does the man suggest they do?
