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Unit 14 Social Problems Part I Conversations Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 1 long conversation. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be read 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. 1. M: When will you be leaving for the West Coast? W: I’m not sure. I won’t be able to go now because I just started a new job.1 won’t get a moment free until my training period is over, which will be at least two months. Q: Why can’t the woman go to the West Coast?(C) 2. W: I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always thought you were a careful driver. M:I usually am, but I thought I could make it before the light turned. Q: Why did the man get a ticket?(B) 3. M: Shall we eat at the hotel dining-room tonight? W: All right. But the seafood in the hotel dining—room isn’t very good. How about the Italian restaurant at the corner? It’s very famous and I haven’t tasted Italian food for a long time. Shall we go there? Q: Where does the woman suggest that they have dinner?(C) 4. M: I hope you can understand why I’ve decided to leave this company. I do need to get a more challenging job. W: But I have to remind you that we have spent a lot of time and money on your career here. Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s decision?(D) 5. W: This doesn’t look at all familiar. We must be lost. We’d better get some directions. M: Let me pull in here. While I’m filling the tank, you can ask about the directions and get a soft drink. Q: Where will the man and the woman go for assistance? (C) 6. M: You haven’t got the date fixed for the job interview, have you? W: There is a long waiting list. I have to wait until my name gets to the top. Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?(B) 7. W: Good morning, P