Conversation Two
W: Dan, did you want to see me?
M: Oh, yes, Sue, please sit down. We need some help.
W: What can I do?
M: Look at this schedule. [22]There are four conferences in April. And there aren't enough representatives to cover all of them.
W: But I am not on the executive staff.
M: I know, [23]but you have studied management and merchandising. And we have openings for more managerial people. There is a good opportunity for you here.
W: That sounds wonderful. But what do you want me to do?
M: There's a conference in Seattle on the 18th of April. I want you to represent us.
W: That's a big responsibility.
M: You'll do very well, and I'm pretty sure.
W: Is there a lot to learn?
M: There are a few things, but they aren't difficult.
W: There isn't much time left. Can I start now?
M: [24]There are some reports on the previous conferences in the files. You can study those.
W: Can you give me any guidelines about etiquette in other countries?
M: There are several overall guidelines that apply to international conferences.
W: Then where can I find all the country-specific information?
M: Usually you can call that country's embassy or consulate. Most of them have printed materials for business visitors. And there are also travel books available at public libraries. If you don't have enough time, you can also ask Sally, as she attended the conference there last time.
W: Great. And will our company arrange for transportation?
M: Yes. Tell the travel department about what you think you'll need, and they can make arrangements for you.
W: Thank you. [25]I will give it my best shot.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What problem has the company run into?
正確答案：D
解析：對話開頭男士對女士說需要幫助：4月份有四次會議（conferences），公司的與會代表不夠。D中的representatives和conferences是關(guān)鍵詞，be short of是原文not enough的同義表達。
23. Why does the man turn to the woman for help?
正確答案：C
解析：女士說自己不是管理層的人（A正好相反），男士說她“學(xué)過管理”，言下之意就是應(yīng)該可以勝任公司分派的任務(wù)。所以C為答案。
24. How should the woman be prepared?
正確答案：B
解析：男士給女士很多建議，第一條就是研究以前的會議報告。
25. How does the woman feel about the assignment in the end?
正確答案：A
解析：由最后一句話可知女士有信心完成任務(wù)。雖然她一開始對于男士找自己幫忙有點意外，但不至于達到B（震驚）的程度。C（緊張）和D（不情愿）就更加不對了。give sth. a best shot此處的意思為“嘗試努力地做好某事”。