Short conversat ions

　　1.

　　M: Do you remember the wonderful film on space exploration we watched together last month?

　　W: Sure. It's actually the most impressive one I've seen on that topic.

　　Q: What do we learn about the speakers?

　　2.

　　W: Are you looking for anything in particular?

　　M: Yes. My son is graduating from high school and I want to get him something special.

　　Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

　　3.

　　M: Mike told me yesterday that he'd been looking in vain for a job in the art gallery.

　　W: Really? If I remember right, he had a chance to work there but he turned it down.

　　Q: What does the woman say about Mike?

　　4.

　　W: Would you like to come to Susan's birthday party tomorrow evening?

　　M: I'm going to give a lecture tomorrow. I wish I could be in two places at the same time.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　5.

　　W: Aren't you discouraged by the slow progre ss your staff is making?

　　M: Yes. I think I'll give them a deadline and hold them to it.

　　Q: What is the man probably going to do?

　　6.

　　W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the visitor's parking is? I left my car there.

　　M: Sure. It's in Lot C, over that way.

　　Q: What does the woman want to know?

　　7.

　　W: You look great now that you've taken those fitness classes.

　　M: Thanks. I've never thought better in my life.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　8.

　　W: I really admire the efficiency of your secretaries.

　　M: Our company selects only the best. They have a heavy workload and we give them a lot of responsibilities.

　　Q: What are the speakers talking about?