1. (2023高三下·温州)  听材料，回答问题。

Well, Bob, give me some updates. How are your wife and children doing right now?<br />Thanks for asking, Caroline. You know my wife and children are doing very well. However,<br />they had to go and visit my in-laws because they are not feeling good. And since I'm<br />very busy at work, I couldn't afford to take the time off especially.<br />Yes, I recall our phone conversation. Please convey our best wishes. So how is your new job?<br />My work is very interesting and I really enjoy the new responsibilities of being a manager.<br />However, we have to work some overtime right now.<br />Well, I am very happy that you enjoy your new job.<br />How about you and your husband?<br />We just returned from our trip to Europe.<br />Sounds good. I know how much you enjoy sightseeing. I think one of the benefits of going out is to<br />sample the local food and learn more about customs.<br />Well, Bob, give me some updates. How are your wife and children doing right now?<br />Thanks for asking, Caroline. You know my wife and children are doing very well. However,<br />they had to go and visit my in-laws because they are not feeling good. And since I'm very busy<br />at work, I couldn't afford to take the time off especially.<br />Yes, I recall our phone conversation. Please convey our best wishes. So how is your new job?<br />My work is very interesting and I really enjoy the new responsibilities of being a manager.<br />However, we have to work some overtime right now.<br />Well, I am very happy that you enjoy your new job.<br />How about you and your husband?<br />We just returned from our trip to Europe.<br />Sounds good. I know how much you enjoy sightseeing.<br />I think one of the benefits of going out is to sample the local food and learn more about customs.

1. （1） What might be the relationship between the speakers?

   A . Friends. B . Fellow workers. C . Brother and sister.
3. （2） What can be known about the man?

   A . He has got a newjob. B . His wife isn't doing very well. C . He has to look after his parents-in-law.
5. （3） What is the man's job like?

   A . It is repetitive. B . It doesn't pay well. C . It keeps him busy.
7. （4） What is the woman interested in?

   A . Food. B . Culture. C . Travel.