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Questions. 14. According to the passage, what is downshifting? 15. According to a recent study, what is the percentage of workers who have already downshifted? 16. In Lucy Grand’s opinion, why does downshifting require a lot of thought and planning? 1. W: Can you describe what you do? M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows. Q: What is the mans job? 2. M: Should we go out or eat in tonight? W: I am too tired to do any cooking. Q: What does the woman imply? 3. M: Hi, Grace. Tell me something about your hometown. W: Its so beautiful and peaceful. But its really far away from everything. Q: What does the woman think of her hometown? 4. W: My printer is out of paper. I will run and get some. M: I will go with you. I need some fresh air. Q: Where will the speakers probably go? 5. M: I dont like the prices on the menu. They always seem too high. W: You will have a different view after eating the delicious food. Q: What does the woman mean? 6. M: I had a hard time getting through the novel. W: I know how you feel. Who could remember the names of 35 different characters? Q: What does the woman imply? 7. W: Why havent we received any newspapers yet? M: Well, sometimes it takes a while for the post office to deliver it. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 8. M: My roommate and I are going to see a film tonight. And we are leaving at7:40.Do you want to join us? W: Sure. But my class ends at 7:30.And the professor never finishes on time. Q: What can we learn about the woman? 9. W: Now that you are on the business, what’s your advice for someone to become a fashion designer? M: Go to school. I mean it. Find a good school and learn as much as you can. Q: What does the man mean? 10. W: Slow down. You are passing every car on the road. M: Most drivers usually ignore the speed limit unless they think the police will stop them. Q: What does the man mean? I am Lynn. My previous job was as principal of a language school, where I