Conversation One

　　M: Hello, can I come in?

　　W: Oh yes, come in. How can I help you?

　　M: I am looking for the Economics Office. I’ve been all over the Arts Faculty building, looking for it, but I could only find the School of Accounting and Economic History. Is this the right place?

　　W: Yes, this is the School of Economics。

　　M: Oh good. I’m a new student and I was wondering if someone could give me some information。

　　W: Well, I might be able to help. I lecture on that program. What do you need to know?

　　M: Quite a few things, actually. Firstly, how many lectures a week do I have to attend?

　　W: Ah, well, the Economics course is a double unit, so there are two lectures a week and one tutorial. The lectures are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday。

　　M: What time?

　　W: Let me see… you know this information is all in the handout that you should have received yesterday at the orientation meeting。

　　M: Oh, was there a meeting yesterday? I didn’t know about that … no one mentioned…

　　W: Yes, there was, but never mind. Now, lectures are at four in the afternoon。

　　M: Four’s a bit late. I’ve got a part-time job that starts at four thirty。

　　W: Well, you can’t be in two places at once, and attendance at lectures is necessary. We expect at least 90% attendance at this university, you know。

　　M: 90%! That’s high. Do they enforce that rule?

　　W: Yes, we do. We’re pretty strict about it, actually。

　　M: And what times have been set down for the tutorials—do you have that information?

　　W: That’s a very well-attended course, so there’s a number of tutorial times. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all at 9 o’clock. Yours will be allocated at the first lecture。

　　M: Can’t I choose the time?

　　W: Maybe not. You’ll have to talk to the lecturer on the course. Dr. Roberts is his name。

　　M: Oh, OK. Thanks a lot for the information. Have a nice day。

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

　　19. Why did the student miss the orientation meeting?

　　20. Which of the following is true about the university’s policy on students’ lecture attendance?

　　21. Which of the following is true of the student?

　　Conversation Two

　　M: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. Could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And... uh ... a slice of pizza from the fridge。

　　W: Anything else?

　　M: No, that's all for now. Hey, honey, you know, they're organizing a company basketball team, and I'm thinking about joining. What do you think?

　　W: Humph。

　　M: “Humph?” What do you mean “Humph”? I was the star player in high school。

　　W: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just don't want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court。

　　M: So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I'm not that out of shape。

　　W: Well ... you ought to at least have a physical checkup before you begin. I mean, it has been at least five years since you played at all。