Q: What does the man mean?
8. M: The price you quoted is $100. It’s too high for us. Could you give any discount?
W: We offer a 2% discount if you place an order of more than 2,000 sets.
Q: What’s the woman’s offer for an order over 2,000 sets?
9. M: Shall we go over the terms and conditions of the transaction to see if we agree on all the particulars?
W: All right. Since business is closed at this price, we’ll look at the stipulations about the packing and shipping marks.
Q: What can we learn from this conversation?
10. W: Can I apply for a card, so I can overdraw and pay back at a later date?
M: We need to check whether you’re qualified. Could you please fill in this form?
Q: What is the woman applying for?
11. M: Do you have anything to declare? Jewelry or cash?
W: No, I haven’t. The only things I have with me are my own clothes and my notebook computer.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
12. W: Is my visa valid for one month? I plan to have a side-trip to Boston after the trade negotiation in New York.
M: Your visa is good for New York, Philadelphia and Boston. If you’ll go to other places, you need to apply for another visa.
Q: What is true about the woman?
13. M: I heard that you went for an interview last week. How was it going?
W: I’ve been short-listed.
Q: What does the woman mean?
14. W: Mark, the fire alarm in the warehouse is ringing! Get it checked immediately!
M: OK. I’ll do it right now.
Q: What department does the man most probably work in?
15. M: The woolen sweaters you delivered do not match the sample we provided. The background color is a shade too dark.
W: It’s usually not always possible to have exactly the same shade of color.
Q: What’s the attitude of the man towards the goods?
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear two recordings. At the end of each recording, some questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear the recordings and questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Task 1
Questions 16 and 17 are based on the following conversation.
M: Good morning, Sarah. How are you today?
W: I’m doing fine. How about you?
M: Very well. Thanks. So, what’s the plan for our advertising campaign?
W: As I mentioned before, it’ll be a national campaign starting next month. We’ve decided to use a variety of media for full coverage, such as television, radio and some outdoor billboards.
M: That sounds wonderful.
W: Thank you. We’ll have twenty-second spots on television once a day for two months. At the same time, fifteen-second radio commercials twice a day… and use billboards in big cities with large populations.
