157. What is Hunter's opinion about the next group buying event?
(A)He thinks nobody will be interested in joining.
(B)He thinks it will be even more successful than the previous one.
(C)He thinks the cupcakes will be of lower quality.
(D) The conversation did not mention Hunter's opinion.

153. What will happen to non-management employees of ActiveGear United starting from October 1st? (A)They will be laid off. (B)They will receive a promotion. (C)They will receive a pay increase. (D) They will continue working as usual.

154. What does the discontinuation of lunch and transportation allowances for management staff during the trial period suggest about ActiveGear United's financial situation? (A)The company is in a strong financial position and does not need to provide additional benefits to its management staff. (B)The company is trying to reduce expenses and is cutting back on employee benefits. (C)The company is planning to invest in other areas of the business and needs to redirect funds from employee benefits. (D) The company is experiencing financial difficulties and can no longer afford to provide lunch and transportation allowances to its management staff.

155. What is the reason Claire declined Hunter's offer for the group buying? (A)She has a food allergy. (B)She is on a strict budget. (C)She does not like cupcakes. (D) She is going on a crash diet for a wedding.

156. How did Hunter react to Claire's decline? (A)He understood and suggested organizing the group buying after Claire's bestie's wedding. (B)He insisted that she buy cupcakes. (C)He didn't acknowledge Claire's decline and changed the subject. (D) He canceled the group buying event.

158. What is the main topic of Jennifer Wang's social media post? (A)The city government's failure to complete the Green Line MRT on time. (B)The inefficiencies of the Green Line MRT. (C)Jennifer Wang's plans for public transportation. (D) The advantages of public transportation.

159. Why does Jennifer Wang criticize the government's reasons for the delay? (A)The reasons are based on technical difficulties. (B)The reasons are flimsy and unfounded. (C)The reasons are too complex to understand. (D) The reasons are justified and reasonable.

160. What does Jennifer Wang urge the government to do? (A)Provide excuses for the delay. (B)Ignore the Green Line MRT and focus on other infrastructure projects. (C)Take immediate action to resolve the situation and complete the Green Line MRT. (D) Postpone the project for another 15 months.

161. What is a benefit of volunteering? (A)Gaining new skills and experiences. (B)Losing valuable skills. (C)Making a negative impact on others. (D) Being isolated from society.

162. What is another reason people may choose to volunteer? (A)Getting paid. (B)Avoiding social interactions. (C)Feeling a sense of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. (D) Harming those in need.

163. What is a potential outcome of volunteering for career purposes? (A)Becoming less employable. (B)Developing a negative reputation. (C)Losing valuable skills. (D) Networking and career development.