What does the man mean?

Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversation.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.

What are the speakers talking about?

（ ）12. The company was set up 15 years ago.

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (15 Points)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1.

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（ ）13. His secretary stays in the office helping her boss to deal with some daily routine.

What is the subject of John’s works? 

Who is Monica Stansfield?

How did the man spend his weekend?

（ ）15. Reading is the main factor accounting for the eyes diseases.

How much will the man cost?