Listen to the short talks and choose the best answers.
Hello, Mr. Smith. I’d really like to visit the UK for a working holiday. My friend Abby, who worked on your farm last fall, said she had a fantastic experience. I’m hoping to have a similar experience this summer. Please give me a call back if you need some help on the farm! Thanks, bye.
Q: Where did the speaker get the working holiday information from?
- Abby, the speaker’s friend.
- Abby, Mr. Smith’s friend.
- Mr. Smith.
- We don’t know.
Do you know there are more and more people from Taiwan going on vacation overseas? A lot of people experience the incredible opportunity of seeing the world. Many young people believe they need to be rich to travel, but that just isn’t true. A working holiday can lead to a plane ticket to your dream vacation destination. You can work in a different country, and also check out the sights and enjoy the vibrant culture. It’s a great opportunity to explore the world.
Q: What is the purpose of the short talk?
- To prove that people from Taiwan enjoy vacations.
- To encourage students to go on a working holiday.
- To determine how much students know about travel.
- To persuade others to travel to Taiwan.
It is not uncommon to board the MRT and come across a group of people using their phones to check Facebook, play games, or send messages. It seems like most people would rather connect with their phones than connect with the people around them. Can anyone think of any solutions to this issue? Please raise your hand if you have an answer.
Q: Where might this short talk take place?
- In the MRT station.
- At Facebook’s office.
- In a classroom.
- On the MRT train.
A new social media platform needs your help! Do It For the Vine is looking for 20 young people to test some new features on their mobile app. Originally, the company only wanted their users to post hilarious photos. Now, they think there might be an interest in posting short videos. Sign up online or mail in your information by December 15.
Q: What is true about this social media platform?
- They need people to test their mobile app.
- Their users post funny videos and share them with friends.
- They recently added new features.
- They study successful social media companies.