[originaltext]1. W: John, how far away are we from the desert?M: About 300 mi

1.
W: John, how far away are we from the desert?
M: About 300 miles. We have to get some gas. Service stations on the highway are few and far between.
W: That’s a good idea.
Q: What can we learn about driving along this highway?
2.
M: Would you please tell me how to get to Times Square from here?
W: Sure. You can take the subway or a bus. You can also get there on foot if you are not exhausted now.
M: Sorry. I didn’t catch that.
Q: What does the man mean?
3.
W: Attention please. Our schedule for today will start by visiting the Forbidden City in the morning. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, we are going to the Summer Palace. We’ll probably return to our hotel around 7 p.m.
M: Will we be free in the evening?
W: Yes. We have no particular arrangement in the evening.
Q: What is the woman’s job likely to be?
4.
W: I was told that you have broken up with your girlfriend. Is that true?
M: Yes, it’s true. She’s always been rude to me, but the last straw was when she started insulting my mother.
Q: What can we learn about this man?
5.
M: Hello, Jane. Haven’t seen you for ages. How are you doing?
W: Not bad. I’m working as a sales representative. I travel a lot. That’s why you rarely see me.
M: Why did you quit your job as the CEO’s secretary?
W: I became fed up with making or answering telephone calls all day.
Q: Why did the woman change her job?