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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".
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Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test. Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week. Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists. Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey. Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car. Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go! Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner... [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to signal too! Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and... Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh?] Nah, I'll get it. Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road! Mr. Smith: Oh yeah. Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park. Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first! Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving. Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes? Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us. Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.]. Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT... STOP!! You almost hit that pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well...]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez! Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again. [Car screeching to a stop...] Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office. Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test? Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day? Driving Officer: No. It's my day off., Question: Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week? (A) at a driving school (B) on streets around town (C) at home
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(C) at home


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W: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles. M: Hello, everyone. W: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars, Malcolm? M: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products. W: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye. M: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America. W: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right? M: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. W: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens? M: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage., Question: What does the man think of Chinese car manufacturing? (A) It is a serious threat to its competitors. (B) It is not powerful enough to affect the world market. (C) The cars' quality is good enough to have their own branding.
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(B) It is not powerful enough to affect the world market.


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F: Can you see any birds in the tree? M: Hardly any., Question: How many birds can the man see? (A) None at all. (B) Some more. (C) Quite a few.
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(A) None at all.


