单选题 Questions 56-58 refer to the following conversation.
单选题 What is the man really interested in?
  • A. The tax policy in this city
  • B. The jobs and incomes his firm provided
  • C. The history of the city
  • D. His own position in the firm
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 56-58 W: There are rumors that you're considering moving your firm from this city. Is that true? M: We've been here for 25 years. We don't want to move. But we've been approached by other cities offering more attractive options, including tax rates and special incentives. W: How have the mayor and city council responded to these concerns? M: Well, we're continuing negotiations. Our position is that we provide many jobs and a lot of income to this community, but we will have difficulty continuing to do so with the current tax policy.
单选题 What does the woman probably do according to the conversation?
  • A. The city council member
  • B. A journalists
  • C. The manager assistant
  • D. The man's wife
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】
单选题 What can be inferred about the man?
  • A. He is probably using the media to win public sympathy.
  • B. He is not serious about moving his firm.
  • C. He is optimistic that the city will approve his request.
  • D. He wants to run for mayor in the next election.
【正确答案】 A
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