[originaltext]M: Joe, I’ve got to use your advice.W: What’s up, Bob?M: O. K.

M: Joe, I’ve got to use your advice.
W: What’s up, Bob?
M: O. K. Listen, I’ve decided to apply for that job I was telling you about. The one I saw in the Sunday Times. You remember?
W: Yes, I remember. Johnson, wasn’t it? What was it, a chemical company?
M: No, light engineering. Rather like that place I was at in Leeds.
W: Oh yes, of course. Light engineering. I remember now. And it was for a manager, wasn’t it.
M: Yes. Personnel Manager.
W: Very nice too. Do you feel optimistic about it?
M: Well, I wouldn’t say I exactly feel optimistic, but at least my training and experience have put me in with a chance. So perhaps could say I feel reasonably optimistic about getting shortlisted. But the interview—that’s different.
W: Why, for goodness sake? You’re not scared of interviews, are you?
M: No, I’m not scared of them, but 1 doesn’t feel at my best in interviews. Not when I’m on the receiving end. I suppose at Yorkshire Engineering, I spend so much of my time interviewing other people that I feel off balance when I’m in the hot seat myself. I’m afraid I’ll be caught unprepared
W: Oh I shouldn’t worry too much about it if I were you. As you say, the job’s absolutely made for you. I shouldn’t think they’ll get many applicants with your qualifications. What’s the pay like incidentally?
M: Oh the pay’s good. Nearly twice what I’m getting now. But then it is in London.
W: Was the money the main reason for applying?
M: One of the reasons. Probably not the main reason.
W: What was that then?
M: Well, I like working at Yorkshire Engineering, but I’d like more scope for putting a few ideas into practice. You know, old Sam is all right, and he’s...
W: Who’s Sam? Is he your boss?
M: Yes. He’s the Personnel Manager and he’s very understanding, pleasant to work for and all that. But he’s very slow to respond to new ideas. I mean, you’ve got to move with the times these days or you’re soon left behind.
W: Good for you. I hope you fed them all that guff about your qualifications and experience in your application. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you, at any rate.
M: Thanks, I’ll need it.
Question No. 27 What job is the man applying for?
Question No. 28 Where is the man working now?
Question No. 29 Which of the following is NOT true about old Sam, the man’s boss?
Question No. 30 According to the man, what is the main reason for his applying for the job?