单选题 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
单选题 Where does this conversation most probably happen?
A. In a studio. B. In a shopping mall.
C. At a resort. D. At a fashion show.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 14-17
M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?
W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months.
M: Why did you change your mind?
W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay.
M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?
W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact.
M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now?
W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's.
M: What have you been designing for them?
W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods.
M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 19827
W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous.
M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?
W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.
M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.
W: It was a pleasure.

[解析] 本题为推理题，对话开头男士提到了welcome to our program“Working Abroad”和our guest等内容，尤其是program和guest具有很强的提示作用。结合选项，不难得出对话发生在演播室。
单选题 Which of the following is TRUE about the woman's job?
A. She works for only Italian companies.
B. She is a freelance designer.
C. She designs all kinds of shoes.
D. She was a salesperson for Burberrys.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 本题为细节题，对话中女士提到了自己是一个freelance designer(自由设计师)，故B正确。而选项A她不仅为意大利公司工作，也为法国公司工作；选项C她只设计皮革制品；选项D她为Burberrys工作时不是作为销售员，而是设计师。
单选题 Why did the woman decide to stay in Florence for quite a long time?
A. She got a job with an Italy's top fashion house.
B. She enjoyed lifestyle there.
C. She wanted to stay with her family.
D. She has established a lot of genuine friendship.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 本题为推理题，对话中，女士提到了在到达佛罗伦萨不久，她就为一家意大利顶尖服装品牌做设计，是这个原因致使她继续留在那。
单选题 What can we learn about the change in Italy's fashion industry?
A. It has witnessed a steady growth in its sales volume.
B. It has become much more competitive.
C. It has lost many foreign customers.
D. It has attracted more designers from all over the world.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 本题为细节题，对话中男士问1 982年以来意大利的时装行业有什么变化，女士回答时提到了a lot more competitive，即竞争更加激烈了，故选B。