Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Directions:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

    8.
  • A He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.
  • B He called the woman and left her a message.
  • C He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.
  • D He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.
    9.
  • A It is the most modern production line.
  • B It assembles super-intelligent robots.
  • C It has stopped working completely.
  • D It is going to be upgraded soon.
    10.
  • A To seek her permission.
  • B To place an order for robots.
  • C To request her to return at once.
  • D To ask for Tom’s phone number.
    11.
  • A She is on duty.
  • B She is having her day off.
  • C She is on sick leave.
  • D She is abroad on business.