SECTION B    CONVERSATION


In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations between two speakers.    At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following 8 questions.    Now listen to the conversations.

9. What does the fact that diners are mostly in the East illustrate?
A. The point of where to get good food.
B. How restaurants ought to be arranged.
C. About the advantages of eating a diner.
D. About regional differences in restaurants.
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10. What did the woman not object to?
A. That the vacancy had been too long.
B. That the windows should not be kept open.
C. Having a look at the house.
D. The natural smell of the house.
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11. Why won't the elevator stop on the ninth floor?
A. Because you must take the stairs.
B. Because the elevator got stuck.
C. Because there are too many people in the elevator.
D. Because nine is an odd number.
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12. The woman threw money toward the musicians because _____.
A. it was customary
B. she was very rich
C. she lost her consciousness
D. the musicians were poor
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13. Why might the applicant receive on-the-job training?
A. She is very joyful.
B. She is intelligent.
C. They are afraid of her.
D. She is too shy to apply.
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14. What do we know about the woman's job?
A. She made money at first.
B. She can't sell books.
C. She and her boss get along well.
D. She prefers to be a driver.
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15. What's grandmother probably going to do?
A. Live with her grandchildren.
B. Get care in hospital.
C. Go to a nursing home.
D. Stay in her old home.
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16. Why was the woman so excited?
A. She lost a dime in the hall.
B. She spent only '5 telephoning her husband.
C. Her cat ate a canary.
D. She made money on a phone call.
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