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You'll hear three business associates — Benjamin, Jennifer, and Ian — decide who to send to a conference.

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1What is the purpose of the meeting?
Ato discuss staff performance
Bto choose who attends a conference
Cto re-evaluate staff roles
Dto compare conference venues
2What will the person who is sent need to share afterward?
Aknowledge of the new product line
Bhow to present to colleagues
Chow to write a sales handbook
Dhow to handle difficult clients
3Why does Benjamin, the speaker on the left, suggest Diane?
AShe is available on weekends.
BShe has been there the longest.
CShe deserves a trip to Vancouver.
DShe needs to learn the product line.
4What does Ian, the speaker on the right, think about Diane?
AShe is being dishonest about her overtime.
BShe is lacking in presenting and product skills.
CShe will not want to work on another weekend.
DShe does not require more compensation now.
5Why does Ian think Beth is a good presenter?
AShe has given in-house briefings.
BPeople have told him she is a good presenter.
CShe used to teach workshops.
DIan has always found Beth's advice helpful.
6What does Jennifer, the speaker in the middle, likely believe?
APeople can change their work habits easily.
BPeople shouldn't complain as much as they do.
CPeople shouldn't believe everything they hear.
DPeople can learn to explain things more clearly.
7What do they agree to do?
Asend Diane to the conference
Breward Diane for her overtime
Cdelay making a final decision
Dsend two people to the conference
8What is true of the conference in Vancouver?
AIt will be held at Head Office.
BThey need to register for it tomorrow.
CThey need to read materials beforehand.
DIt is at least 2 weeks away.
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