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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Question: A: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you have time to answer a few questions? B: What's it about? A: We're doing some market research for a new television channel starting in two years' time. B: OK, why not? A: Lovely, we'll just work through this form. And if we could start with some personal background information. B: Sure. A: Right, if I could just have your age... B: 35. A: Right, great. And your job? B: Systems analyst, but for the form I don't know whether it would count as professional or business or what. A: What do you think? B: OK, it's more like business. A: Fine. And would you mind my asking about your salary? Or we can leave it blank. B: No, I don't mind. It's 40,000 a year. A: Thank you. Right... about your current watching habits..., what would you say is your main reason for watching TV? B: Well, at work I tend to read for information and what have you, so I'd say that with TV it probably just helps me relax and unwind. A: Fine. And how many hours a day on average do you watch TV? B: Not a lot really... I should say just over an hour. A: So what are the two main times of the day that you watch TV? B: Well, a little around breakfast time and then it tends to be really late eleven or even midnight- when I've finished work. A: And what sort of programmes do you go for? B: Some news bulletins but I also really like to put my feet up with some of the old comedy shows. A: Fine. And turning to the new channel..., which type of programmes would you like to see more of? B: Well, I certainly don't think we need any more factual programmes like news and documentaries. I think we need more about things like local information..., you know, providing a service for the community. And in the same vein, perhaps more for younger viewers..., you know, good quality stuff. A: Ah ha. And if you had to give the new directors some specific advice when they set up the channel, what advice would you give them? B: I think I'd advise them to pay a lot of attention to the quality of the actual broadcast, you know, the sound system. People are very fussy these days about that and in general I think they ought to do lots more of these kinds of interview, you know, talking with their potential customers. A: Oh, I'm glad you think it's valuable! B: Certainly... yeah. A: Good. OK, this will be a commercial channel of course, but how often do you think it is tolerable to have adverts? B: Well, out of that list I'd say every quarter of an hour. I don't think we can complain about that, as long as they don't last tot ten minutes each time! A: Quite. And would you be willing to attend any of our special promotions for the new channel? B: Yes, I'd be very happy to, as long as they're held here in my area. A: OK, I'll make a note of that. And finally, may we put you on our mailing list? B: Well, I'd prefer not..., except for the information about the promotion you mentioned. A: Can I have your name and address? B: Of course ... here's my card. A: Oh, lovely..., and thank you very much for your time and we look forward to seeing you. B: Yes, indeed. Urn, thanks., Question: The respondent has a salary of ______. (A) £ 15,000 a year (B) £ 15,000 - £ 35,000 a year (C) over £ 35,000 a year

Answer: (C) over £ 35,000 a year


Question: W: Would you help me for a minute,please? M: Of course. What do you want me to do? W: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door? M: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy. W: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow. M: Well, hurry up and open the door. I told you these things were very heavy. W: I can't find the key. You must have it. M: You're right, but how can I get the key while I'm holding all these packages?, Question: What will the two speakers most probably do tomorrow? (A) Go shopping together. (B) Stay home and have a rest. (C) Have a picnic.

Answer: (C) Have a picnic.


Question: M: I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to? W: It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already noticed a big improvement. I feel like a new person. M: Really? What do you do there? W: They have a gym with exercise equipment and an indoor pool. I usually start by working out for about half an hour. Then I take a swim. After exercising, the water feels great. M: That sounds good. But aren't you afraid of over-working yourself? W: No, no. Everything is carefully controlled and supervised. If you're interested in seeing for yourself, I'm going again on Tuesday. Why don't you come along as my guest? You'll enjoy yourself. M: That's a good idea. Thanks. I just might., Question: What will the man probably do? (A) Work out for a while first. (B) Take a swim before exercising. (C) Visit the club and see for himself.

Answer:
(C) Visit the club and see for himself.


