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You'll hear three coworkers — Marisol, Trevor, and Owen — decide the catering for the company's 20th anniversary event.

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1Why is the event being organized?
Ato mark an important date
Bto celebrate the company's profits
Cto honour the boss's 20th anniversary
Dto say farewell to retiring staff
2What is the main limitation for the organizers?
Athe booking date
Bthe menu options
Cthe guest list
Dthe budget
3What does Trevor say about Sunderland's?
AHe accepts its disadvantages.
BHe criticizes it as impractical.
CHe dismisses it for no reason.
DHe feels it is clearly the best choice.
4What would the speakers probably consider most important?
Aavoiding complaints about the committee
Bserving guests hot, fresh food
Cmaking sure top staff give speeches
Dkeeping the program exactly on schedule
5Why did Marisol and Trevor laugh?
AThey said something that sounded wrong.
BThey were making fun of Owen's idea.
CThey said the same thing at the same time.
DThey were pretending to agree with Owen.
6Which option did the committee consider but reject?
Aan out-of-town caterer
Ba buffet-style dinner
Can event for staff only
Da simpler dessert
7What information is needed about Maple Street Kitchen?
Awhether it is close to the office
Ba price estimate for two menu styles
Cwhether it can seat a hundred people
Dwhether it has the city's top pastry chef
8Which statement is most likely true?
AThe organizers will reject Maple Street Kitchen.
BThe dinner will definitely be a buffet.
CThe food quality will please the guests.
DThe guests will have to bring their own food.
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