Questions 50 through 52

SCRIPT

M: Hi, Bianca. Have you heard anything about budget cuts? Ms. Han was supposed to let everyone know after the meeting with the directors.

W: The meeting isn't over yet. I really hope funding for our research on long-life batteries isn't cut.

M: I think everyone understands how important that research is to the future of the company.

W: You're right. There might not be immediate profits from our long-life battery project, but I think we need to continue doing it.

QUESTIONS

50. What does the man want to know?

(A) Whether an applicant was hired
(B) Whether a deadline was extended
(C) Whether an announcement was made
(D) Whether a research project has begun

51. What does the woman imply when she says, "The meeting isn't over yet"?

(A) Asuggestion will be used.
(B) Atechnical problem has been resolved.
(C) A security office has not been contacted.
(D) A decision has not been revealed.

52. What does the woman suggest about the battery project?

(A) It was originally her idea.
(B) It may not make money at first.
(C) It is nearly completed.
(D) It will be sold to another company.

MEMO

I really hope funding for our research on long-life batteries isn't cut.
長寿命バッテリーに関する私たち の研究への資金が削減されないことを切に望みます。

Questions 53 through 55

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W1: Excuse me, I was looking at the smartphones that your store sells. I'd really like to see the way that they display information. Can I turn any of them on?

M1: These are just for display and they're not charged. I do have some charged ones, though. Is there one, in particular, you'd like to see?

W1: This blue one. It looks like it's being discounted.

M2: OK, this shouldn't be a problem. I'll get the manager. Murat?

M1: Hi, I'm Murat, the manager. I overheard the conversation, and I have the model you're interested in right here. You should know that the sales discount ends Sunday. After that the price will go up.

QUESTIONS

53. Where does the conversation most likely take place?

(A) In a classroom
(B) In an automobile dealership
(C) In an electronics store
(D) In a newspaper office

54. Why does the man get the manager?

(A) To address a complaint
(B) To report some damage
(C) To unlock a display case
(D) To show a sample product

55. What will happen after Sunday?

(A) Anew shipment will arrive.
(B) Adiscount will no longer be in effect.
(C) A repair will be completed.
(D) Anew employee will start work.

MEMO

overheard：偶然耳にする
I overheard the conversation, and I have the model you're interested in right here.
お話を耳にしたのですが、ちょうどこちらにお客さまがご関心をお持ちの機種がございます。