Conversation One

　　M: Hey. Have you ever heard of the Oscars, or Academy Awards?

　　W: Well, I should say I’ve done more than hear of them. I know them quite well. The Academy Awards, or Oscars, are given every year in the United States by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in the creation and production of motion pictures. First presented in 1929, the Oscars are among the film industry’s most desired prizes。

　　M: That seems very interesting. I wonder whether you know the principal categories for Academy Awards winners。

　　W: They include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Special Effects, Best Sound, Best Musical score, etc。

　　M: Oh, it seems quite inclusive。

　　W: But not too many people can get one during their lifetime. And for most award categories, a maximum of five entrants are first nominated by the academy members who are in that particular field. That is, actors select actors, directors select directors and so on. From among these nominees, all academy members select the winner by a secret ballot. The winners are publicly announced at a formal ceremony each spring。

　　M: Yeah. That’s really competitive, but what will each winner get? A certain amount of bonus?

　　W: No. Actually, a gold plated bronze human figure created by the American sculptor George Stanley will be awarded to each winner。

　　M: Oh, I see. Thank you for your explanation. How do you know all this?

　　W: Well, last semester I took a course in the history of film。

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

　　19. Who will select the Best Actress winner in the Academy Awards?

　　20. Who was George Stanley?

　　21. How does the woman know so much about the Oscar Awards?

　　Conversation Two

　　W: Hey! You got a new television,

　　M: Yeah! It was delivered yesterday. What do you think of it?

　　W: It's huge. It practically takes up the entire side of the room。

　　M: I know. I know. You don't think it's, well, excessive, do you?

　　W: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, anyhow?

　　M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn't work well. I thought I can afford it. Why not get a new one?

　　W: It must be expensive。

　　M: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50% off。

　　W: Really? Where?

　　M: At the Stereo City on Route 20. You know at first I just wanted to replace what I had. A TV of about the same size and quality, but the salesman was pushing these because they were 50% off。

　　W: Yeah. But 50% off what?

　　M: 2,400 dollars。

　　W: You spent $1,200 on a TV?

　　M: It's got a lot of special features. Look at this remote control。

　　W: I am sure. But that’s still a lot of money for a television. I didn’t think you watched TV that much。

　　M: Well, I don’t. Do you think I ought to return it? If I do it within a week of purchase, I can get my money back。

　　W: Honestly, yes and you know that. I think you ought to read up on TV’s first and choose the make and model you want before you go to the store. That way you will get what you want。

　　M: I think you are right。

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard。

　　22. What is the main topic of the conversation?

　　23. What does the woman suggest the man do?

　　24. What will the man probably do as a result of the conversation?

　　25. What is the man's attitude towards the television?