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Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8.A)They were skilled carpenters themselves  

B) It didn’t need much capital to start with.

C) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.

D) They saw a business opportunity there.

9.A)Provide quality furniture with affordable prices.

B)Attract foreign investment to expand business.

C) Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.

D) Open some more branch companies in German.

10.A)They are from her hometown.

B) They are imported from Germany.

C)They all come from Romania.

D) They come from all over the continent.

11.A) All across Europe.

B) Throughout the world.

C ) Mostly in Bucharest.

D) In Romania only.

ConversationOne

M: Good morning, Miss Semenov. Welcome to ourstudio!

W: Thanks. My pleasure.

M: Ok. Then let me start by asking you how old your company is?

W: My grandparents started the company in 1955.

M: why did they decide to open a furniture plant and book a rest?

W: At the time, there was a construction boom.There was a great need for furniture. And (8) my grandparents saw a business opportunity. (9) Their aim was to provide quality yet affordable wooden furniture. And this goal has never changed.

M: Do you still only work with wood?

W: That’s right. It’s what we know and what we do best. If we started trying different materials, our quality would probably suffer.

M: And all the wood is local?

W: Correct. (10) 100% of our raw material comes from Romania.

M: Could you please outline how the company has grown over time. What have been the main challenges and opportunities that you have faced?

W: Well, back in the 50’s and 60’s, Romania was alot poorer than it is today. My grandfather and father did not have much capital and our customers didn’t have much money either, so that limited growth. The big change was in 2007 when Romania joint the European union, suddenl your market exploded in size and (11) we could now sell our products all across the continent. There was also more financial investment, and as a result we went from having 20 employees to 200.

M: Which countries are your biggest markets?

W: Besides Romania, our biggest market is Germany.There is strong demand there for our traditional style of furniture.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12.A) Go to a concert with him and his girlfriend.

B) Try out a new restaurant together in town.

C) Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.

D) Attend the opening of a local restaurant.

13. A) It is sponsored by local restaurants.

B) It specializes in food advertising.

C) It is especially popular with the young.

D) It provides information on local events.

14.A)They design a special set of menus for themselves.

B) They treat themselves to various entertainments.

C)They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.

D) They participate in a variety of social events.

15.A) More restaurants will join Restaurant Week.

B)This year’s Restaurant Week will start soon.

C) Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant Week.

D) More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week.

Conversation Two

M: Have you heard about the new restaurant? The Pearl? Susan and I are going to try it out this weekend. We have a reservation on Saturday at 7:00. (12) I can call to add 2 more to the table, if you’dlike.

W: That sounds great. We’d love to join you. Youalways seem to know the best places to go. Where do you hear about these things?

M: I have a habit of reading 614 Magazine. (13) It has all the information on local events within the 614 calling code area.

W: That was a clever name for the magazine then.Does it only focus on new restaurant openings?

M: They have other information too, things like concerts, festival and small shops. I think the restaurant information and reviews are the most exciting though. Each year they also sponsor a local event called Restaurant Week.

W: Restaurant Week? What’s that?

M: Oh, it is wonderful. All the stylish restaurants participate. They have special set menus for the week, usually in Spring, at anumber of different price points. (14) Susan and I go to at least three different places during the event. It’s a great opportunity to try some of the more expensive restaurant as a discounted price and try something new. That’s how we found the Pearl, actually.

W: Woo, that’s an event I would be in interested in. When will it be happening this year?

M: (15)You are in luck. Restaurant week starts in justa few days, the first Sunday in May. Let us make sure to set the double days during the week. Just let me know what type of food you would like to try.

W: Ok, I will.