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You'll hear three co-workers — Larry, Tom, and Brenda — discuss inviting Tom to lead training sessions.

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1Which team do Larry and Brenda work for?
ACustomer Service
BHuman Resources
CAccounting
DOnboarding and Training
2According to Brenda and Larry, what is one of Tom's strengths?
AHe is popular with all of his colleagues.
BHe has been a help-desk assistant for 3 years.
CHe writes top quality reference letters.
DHe helps co-workers make beautiful slide decks.
3What does the company provide?
Aconsulting services
Bpublic-speaking courses
Cworkshops for new hires
Dmarketing and sales advice
4How does Tom initially feel about his co-workers' suggestion?
AHe is excited.
BHe is reluctant.
CHe is devastated.
DHe is unsurprised.
5Why do Brenda and Larry collect references?
Ato understand Tom's previous job
Bto update Tom's personnel files
Cto assess Tom's popularity
Dto determine Tom's suitability
6What worries Tom about running training sessions?
AHe lacks specialized knowledge.
BThe new hires won't like him.
CThe new hires have specific needs.
DHe is new to working in training.
7What does the woman, Brenda, want Tom to do?
Aprepare his own workshop
Bmeet with the new hires alone
Csit in on workshops run by other staff
Dgive a presentation at his old school
8What do Tom's two co-workers convey at the end?
AThey are optimistic that Tom's skills will increase rapidly.
BThey are confident Tom will win this year's top training award.
CThey are delighted that they have changed Tom's feelings.
DThey are pleased that Tom said he would accept their offer.
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