In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".

[Q]: Mechanic: What can we do for you today? Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.! Mechanic: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well. Car Owner: I can't wait that long! I need my car repaired now. Mechanic: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival. This town will grow on you. [Ah, man!], Question: Today, how much would labor be per hour for the car owner in this conversation? (A) $50 (B) $75 (C) $125
[A]: (C) $125


[Q]: M: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices? W: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway? M: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago. W: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week. M: Yes, I see. But what are they? W: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving. M: Where are they going?Did they get a higher position? W: Martha's going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market. M: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim? W: He is going to manage the plant in California. M: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position? W: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will. M: Don't you want to get a raise? I'd like the job in California. W: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top management., Question: Who has risen to a higher position? (A) Jim. (B) Martha. (C) Both Jim and Martha.
[A]: (C) Both Jim and Martha.


[Q]: M: How would you like to move? W: Move? What do you mean? M: Move to a new city. I'm thinking of getting another job. W: But why? What's the matter with the one you have? M: I don't have a good future in the job I have. Besides, I think it would be nice to move to a warmer climate. I'm tired of shoveling snow all winter. W: Where is this new job? M: In California. There won't be any snow to shovel there, and we can go to the beach all the year round. W: That sounds pretty good, but what kind of job is it? M: I would be the Director of Research for a big drug company near Los Angeles. I'd get a big raise in salary. W: That sounds terribly exciting. But how about the children? Will they like moving? M: Why not? California has many beautiful new schools, and Fred can go skiing up in the mountains. W: What about Paula? I'm sure she won't want to leave all her friends. M: Oh, she can make new ones out there. People are very friendly out west. W: I hope so. But, I'll certainly hate to leave this house. We've lived here so long. M: Well, maybe I won't get the job. I have to fly out there for an interview next week. W: You know, I must have known you were thinking about getting a new job. Last night I dreamed we were moving., Question: What does the conversation tell us about the new job the man is talking about? (A) It will offer him a better opportunity for career development. (B) It requires a lot of experience in business management. (C) He is quite confident that he can get it.
[A]:
(A) It will offer him a better opportunity for career development.


