Jonathan knows the sales figures.

Part III: Short Conversations
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

 

Question 35 - 37 refer to following paragraph:

M: This is Mike Judge, your host for the morning news here at QQBC 99.5. Today our guest is business leader Karen Chambers. (35) She recently opened a chain of health food stores across the state. How did you get the idea, Ms. Chambers?
W: Well, I majored in food and nutrition and I monitored in business administration. (36) So my goal was to utilize what I learned in college to open a successful company.
M: Ah, I see. What factor do you think has contributed most to the success of your chain of stores?
W: (37) I think it’s due to the recent trend of people showing enormous interest in health and fitness.

 

What did the woman want to do?

What solution does the man suggest?

Question 44 - 46 refer to following paragraph:

M: Good morning, Ms. Spencer. (44) Why did you come to work particularly early today? Usually I’m the only one here at this time.
W: (45) Well, I have to leave work early today in order to attend my sister’s wedding, so I came in early. By the way, do you think you could do me a favor?
M: Sure, I’d be happy to. What seems to be the problem?
W: The stapler ran out of staples. (46) Do you think you could bring me some more from the supply closet on the second floor? I have something to do right now.

44. What does the man ask about?

What does the man want to do with the website?

What does the woman mention about the venue?

Question 53 - 55 refer to following paragraph: M: Excuse me, Mrs. Stevenson. (53) Do you have a minute to discuss the new contract you offered me?
W: (54) Actually, I’m on my way to appointment. Is there a problem with the contract?
M: Actually, there is. The vacation time is much lower on the new contract and I had planned a trip to Europe this summer.
W: I see. (55) Have you already paid for your flights and accommodation?
M: Yes, I have. I had been planning for months. It is a large amount of money.
W: I see. I’m sure we can work it out. I think I can extend your old contract until after your vacation. I don’t want you to lose your money. Come to my office at around 3:00 P.M today and we will try to work something out.

 

Question 59 - 61 refer to following paragraph:

What does the woman offer to do?