Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short t

Talks and Conversations

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE, when you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文： W: Terry, what's wrong？

M: I got laid off from my job.

W: Oh no. Why？

M: The company has decided to decrease production. That means they need fewer workers for the time being.

W: I'm so sorry. You must feel awful. Maybe you'll get your job back soon.

M: No. Probably not. Actually, I'm not very surprised. I've known for some time that the company was in the red. It started losing money 3 years ago.

W: What will you do？ How will you make ends meet？ Would you like to borrow some money from me？

M: Thanks, but I'm not broke. I've been saving money for emergencies. I guess this is an emergency.

W: How did you manage to save money？ Didn't you say your job didn't pay a lot？

M: Yes, but I did without a few things—like fewer movies, fewer dinners in restaurants. In other words, I stopped living it up after I realized the company was in trouble. I just stopped spending so much money.

W: That was smart. But what will you do after you run out of the money you've saved？

M: I'll have to get another job. Don't worry. I'll find a way to get out from under. I don't have to live on the street.

W: Maybe you can make a living by selling your breads and cakes. Everyone says they love them.

M: That's a great idea. I wonder how much money it would take to start my own business. Do you think it would cost a lot？

W: I don't know. But I'm sure you're not going to let this job layoff destroy your life. You're going to land on your feet.

M: Absolutely. But I have to find a way to get enough money to start a business.

W: I guess you could sell your car. It’s worth about $10,000, isn't it？ If someone bought it for about $ 7,500, it would be a steal. Who wouldn't want a bargain like that？

M: Yeah, but there's a problem. I couldn't break even if I sold my car. I still owe the bank a lot of money for it.

W: Oh, well, anyway, you would need your car to deliver all the breads and cakes.

M: Good point! I wouldn't want to wear out a new pair of shoes every month. Shoes are almost as expensive as cars!

W: You're crazy! Listen, I think you need some help. Why don't we go into business together？ You can be the creative genius, and I'll take care of the business. I have enough money saved to help to start the business.

M: Really？ What a great idea! Then we can come up in the world together.

W: Of course! We're gonna be rich.

11. What is the man's problem？

12.How did the man manage to save some money？

13.What is the man sure of？

14.How much is the man's car worth？

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A．He has got laid off from his job.

B．He has quit his present job.

C．The company has decided to decrease production.

D．The company needs fewer workers.