2010年6月大學英語六級考試聽力模擬訓練題(7)

　　11.

　　M: What would be like working with those young stars?

　　W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we were girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　12.

　　M: Are you telling me you don't have a housekeeper?

　　W: No, we don't. If you make a mess, you clean it up yourself.

　　Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

　　13.

　　W: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.

　　M: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　14.

　　M: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don't you put this on?

　　W: Thank you, it was so warm at noon. I didn't expect the weather to change so quickly.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　15.

　　M: I'll have the steak, French Fries, and let's see, chocolate ice-cream for dissert.

　　W: Oh, Oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?

　　Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

　　16.

　　M: What was it like growing up in New York's Bronx District? Was it safe?

　　W: To me, it was. It was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I'd go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　17.

　　M: Nice weather, isn't it? Oh, I've seen you around the office, but I don't think we've met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.

　　W: Nice to meet you, Henry. I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.

　　Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

　　18.

　　M: Mam, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?

　　W: Sure, you're welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railway with the noise. You might as well save the trip.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　Conversation 1

　　W: Please have a seat, Mr. Thunders. I received your resume last week, and was very impressed.

　　M: Thank you!

　　W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds. May I ask why you are interested in working for us?

　　M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I always want to work for a smaller company.

　　W: That's good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?

　　M: I'm currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers, we buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.

　　W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?

　　M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experience in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.

　　W: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?

　　M: Uh-hum, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?

　　W: You will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.

　　M: And who would I report to?

　　W: Directly to me.

　　M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?

　　W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?

　　M: No, not at the moment.

　　W: Well, I have to discuss your application with my colleagues and we'll get back to you early next week.

　　M: OK, thanks, it's been nice meeting you!

　　W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.

　　19.

　　What's the purpose of Mr. Thunder's visit?

　　20.

　　What is Mr. Thunder's current job?

　　21.

　　What can we conclude from the conversation?