听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。

11. What happened to the man?

A. He was given a prize.

B. He lost his job.

C. His boss gave him sick leave.

12. How did the man feel about his boss’s decision?

A. He understood it perfectly well.

B. It was completely wrong.

C. He didn’t understand it.

13. What was the man not able to do?

A. Use a type writer.

B. Go to work late.

C. Use a computer.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What kind of colour TV will the man want to buy?

A. A cheaper one.

B. A smaller one.

C. A bigger one.

15. Why does the woman suggest that the man buy a smaller TV?

A. Because his sitting-room isn’t very big.

B. Because it’s bad for his eyes.

C. Because the man can’t afford an expensive TV.

16. What may the relationship be between the two speakers?

A. They are classmates.

B. They are husband and wife.

C. They are shop assistant and customer.