[44-46] Short Conversations
[44-46] refer to the following conversation.
Sonia, I can't attend
the staff meeting this afternoon,
because our chief editor is coming from head office
to make final checks of our company brochure.
Could you attend the meeting instead?
I guess so,
but I haven't finished that urgent report yet.
You said you wanted it
on your desk by 5 p.m. today.
Could you give me more time?
I'm sure I could finish it by lunch tomorrow.
I really need that report.
Maybe David could go to the meeting.
[44]
Why is the man unable to attend the meeting?
(A) He is expecting a visitor.
(B) He has to go to the head office.
(C) He is going out for lunch.
(D) He has to complete an urgent report.
[45]
What did the woman ask the man to do?
(A) Take some sick leave tomorrow
(B) Have lunch with her tomorrow
(C) Apply for a position as chief editor
(D) Give her a later deadline for the report
[46]
What does the man decide to do?
(A) Cancel his appointment
(B) Ask someone else to attend the meeting
(C) Help the woman with the report
(D) Edit the brochure by himself