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You'll hear three co-workers — Carmen, Sam, and Pierre — discuss geese that are soiling a car in the parking lot.

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1Why does the man in the middle mention his co-worker's car?
Ato point out that her car has new wheels
Bto imply she has spent too much money
Cto compliment her on her new purchase
Dto tease her about how shiny her car is
2What is the woman's main complaint?
AShe can't keep her car clean.
BShe is bothered by repellent chemicals.
CShe hasn't got a parking space.
DShe has to pay a fine to the city.
3Which statement is true of Sam, the speaker in the middle?
AHe gave a co-worker a nice gift.
BHe knows some facts about the geese.
CHe keeps geese at his home.
DHe wants to drain the pond himself.
4What is there a law against?
Aparking overnight on the street
Bdisturbing the protected geese
Cspraying repellent near cars
Dletting grass grow on city lawns
5What is most likely true of the pond's lawn right now?
AThe grass is kept short and open.
BIt needs more water to survive.
CThe city plans to pave it over.
DIt is already fenced off.
6Why does Pierre, the speaker on the right, talk about long grass and fences?
Ato accept Carmen's idea
Bto expand on the previous point
Cto suggest a gentler solution
Dto warn about a possible danger
7What can we tell from the conversation?
AThe company already has a permit to remove the nest.
BSam keeps geese on a pond at home.
CThe co-workers want to handle the geese humanely.
DPierre dislikes attractive cars.
8What is the best subject line for the woman's email?
Arequesting a different parking spot
Bdraining the pond by the office
Cadvice on repairing my car paint
Dspraying the lawn near my car
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