M: A step up in the big business world.

W: I wouldn’t exaggerate, but I am pleased. I had been hoping to get a promotion for a while. So when it finally came through, I was relieved. Actually, that’s why I was looking for a new job. I just didn’t want to work there anymore if they weren’t going to recognize my efforts. M: Right, sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don’t know you exist. I hope the money’s better.

W: I got a reasonable raise, now enough about me. I’m dying to hear your news.

M: I am getting married.

W: No, you said you’d never get married.

M: That was then and this is now. You’ve got to meet Andrea, she’s great! W: This is all news to me. I didn’t even know you were dating. M: We weren’t. We’ve just been dating for two weeks now.

W: And you getting married?

M: I know. I can’t help it. I just know she’s the one.

W: Well, congratulations! That’s fantastic!

M: Thanks, I’m glad to hear you feel way.

23. What was the woman doing when the man last saw her?

24. Why does the woman say she was relieved?

25. Why is the woman surprised at the man’s news?

Section B

Passage One

Water scooters are water vehicles that look very much like motorcycles. Nowadays, speedy, colorful water scooters are gaining in popularity. They can travel anywhere a small boat can and particularly popular with young people. The rising popularity of the craft has raised the question of water scooter regulation. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is