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When school was over, the day was fading and it started to drizzle(毛毛雨). I stood at the school gate, with a loaded backpack on my shoulders. It was Friday again: a weekend of joy with unlimited sleeping hours and dinner courses specially made to my taste, a weekend at home. I waved goodbye to my friends as they jumped into their fathers' warm and comfortable cars. Curiously, this gave rise to a disturbing feeling in me. It was not exactly what they called jealousy, but something like dismay(沮丧). I knew all I could expect was an old bike Mom would ride along on, with the badly-oiled chain creaking(嘎吱作响) against the wheel to announce her arrival.

Every Friday when Mom came to pick me up for the weekend, it was a moment full of great expectation and great unease. I always felt my face burning as we rode our way in and out of the numerous cars and saw my friends' faces sticking out of the car windows. It was like stepping into a ballroom with beautifully dressed ladies and finding yourself in a smelly T-shirt.

To tell you the truth, Mom is quite a headache once in a while. She just looks a homely middle-aged housewife. Being a practitioner of DIY, she knits most of my sweaters, chiefly in old styles. Whenever caught by some curious classmates asking what brand my sweaters are, I'd force a smile and reply in a half joking manner: homemade.

I couldn't remember when I started to find her such an embarrassment. As a little boy, I relied on her so much. She had been working at home, cooking in the kitchen, knitting by the lamp or riding across town to buy me a book I badly needed. It had always been much fun riding with mom. But just now there seemed to be something standing between us, something that made her so strange to me and me to her.

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Today she showed up in a raincoat.

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Mom tried to cover me with the back of the raincoat again as a storm set in.

What happened to the man?

Keep moving towards that island. I bet that there is food and shelter there.<br />I'm trying, but we're worn out. Can we take a break?<br />Please, Hank. It's our only hope.

What does the woman want to grow in her garden?

Your garden looks beautiful. Do you just grow flowers?<br />No, I grow herbs as well, like this wild garlic. I wish I had enough space to grow vegetables, though.

How does the woman sound?

I wish I were tall, just like all the fashion models.<br />Oh Rachel, you're just as beautiful as any of them.<br />But they have such perfect hair, skin, and makeup.<br />Beauty's on both the inside and outside, dear.

What is the woman going to do on Sunday?

I was thinking of going for a hike through the mountains on Sunday.<br />Want to join me?<br />I wish I could, but I have a hair appointment.<br />It's far too long and I keep putting it off.<br />But people in work have started to comment on it.

When will the test begin today?

It's 10 a.m., but sorry everyone.<br />We have to delay the examination by a half hour.<br />Does that mean we can use this time to study?<br />Sure.<br />Review your notes if you need to.

听材料，回答问题。

Hi, how may I help you?<br />I've got half a million Japanese yen and I need to trade it for US dollars.<br />Is that possible at this branch?<br />That would come out to around $4,500 which might be over our exchange limit.<br />What's your account number or social security?<br />Oh, I'm not currently an account holder at Chase Bank.<br />Would you like to open one, sir?<br />It'd be necessary for carrying out this service.<br />My Japanese bank doesn't exist in New York.<br />Sorry, I'm only here on holiday.<br />Setting up an account won't be necessary.<br />I'm sorry we couldn't be of more help.<br />Hi, how may I help you?<br />I've got half a million Japanese yen and I need to trade it for US dollars.<br />Is that possible at this branch?<br />That would come out to around $4,500 which might be over our exchange limit.<br />What's your account number or social security?<br />Oh, I'm not currently an account holder at Chase Bank.<br />Would you like to open one, sir?<br />It'd be necessary for carrying out this service.<br />My Japanese bank doesn't exist in New York.<br />Sorry, I'm only here on holiday.<br />Setting up an account won't be necessary.<br />I'm sorry we couldn't be of more help.

1. （1） What is the man probably trying to do?

   A . Open a new bank account. B . Exchange some money. C . Withdraw money from his account.
3. （2） What is the man's main problem?

   A . He doesn't have any money. B . He forgot his bank account number. C . His bank isn't available in New York.

听材料，回答问题。

Hi, sir. Can I offer you a free ticket for California Fitness?<br />Sure, thanks. But I'm on my way to work. Can I use it on a different day?<br />Of course. We're giving out tickets to build awareness for our new gym. You can use it anytime.<br />So, do you offer training sessions there?<br />Yes, we do. I work in the marketing department, but I exercise there all the time with my friends.<br />Oh, are there any other offers or programs you can tell me about?<br />We have weightlifting competitions, weight loss challenges, etc.<br />Interesting. For now, I want to lose some weight to improve my health conditions.<br />Well, you can take this ticket to have a free try.<br />Alright. I'd better run to work. Thanks again.<br />Hi, sir. Can I offer you a free ticket for California Fitness?<br />Sure, thanks. But I'm on my way to work. Can I use it on a different day?<br />Of course. We're giving out tickets to build awareness for our new gym. You can use it anytime.<br />So, do you offer training sessions there?<br />Yes, we do. I work in the marketing department, but I exercise there all the time with my friends.<br />Oh, are there any other offers or programs you can tell me about?<br />We have weightlifting competitions, weight loss challenges, etc.<br />Interesting. For now, I want to lose some weight to improve my health conditions.<br />Well, you can take this ticket to have a free try.<br />Alright. I'd better run to work. Thanks again.

1. （1） Where are the speakers probably?

   A . In a gym. B . On a street. C . In the man's office.
3. （2） What is the man's wish?

   A . To improve his health condition. B . To make friends in the gym. C . To join in a competition.
5. （3） What kind of deal will the man probably take?

   A . A discounted monthly membership. B . A free weightlifting class. C . A free one-time visit.

听材料，回答问题。

This Ford Focus causes me too many problems.<br />I'm dying to trade this car in for a new one.<br />Can you help?<br />Sure thing.<br />Are you looking to finance a new car?<br />I'd pay now if I received decent trade-in value for my current car.<br />It's less than a decade old, and it doesn't have many kilometers on it.<br />Alright, but it looks like there are some problems with the motor and electrical system.<br />Has it been in an accident?<br />Not even a small hit in a parking lot.<br />We should be able to buy it for around $10,000,<br />but our mechanic will have to confirm that.<br />For now, let me show you some of the new electrical vehicles we've got on the lot.<br />Do you have the new electric Mustang?<br />Sure do. It's with a price tag of $45,000.<br />Can I reduce the $10,000 from my previous car's trade-in value?<br />Absolutely.<br />Sounds great.<br />This Ford Focus causes me too many problems.<br />I'm dying to trade this car in for a new one.<br />Can you help?<br />Sure thing.<br />Are you looking to finance a new car?<br />I'd pay now if I received decent trade-in value for my current car.<br />It's less than a decade old and it doesn't have many kilometers on it.<br />Alright, but it looks like there are some problems with the motor and electrical system.<br />Has it been in an accident?<br />Not even a small hit in a parking lot.<br />We should be able to buy it for around $10,000,<br />but our mechanic will have to confirm that.<br />For now, let me show you some of the new electrical vehicles we've got on the lot.<br />Do you have the new electric Mustang?<br />Sure do. It's with a price tag of $45,000.<br />Can I reduce the $10,000 from my previous car's trade-in value?<br />Absolutely.<br />Sounds great.

1. （1） What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

   A . Car salesman and customer. B . Car mechanic and client. C . Car collector and visitor.
3. （2） What is probably wrong with the woman's car according to the man?

   A . It is too old. B . It was hit in an accident. C . It has an issue with its engine.
5. （3） How much will the man probably offer to get the previous car?

   A . $10,000. B . $35,000. C . $45,000.

听材料，回答问题。

Excuse me, one coffee, please.<br />Coming right up.<br />Not many foreign people come to Mongolia in the winter.<br />What brings you here?<br />I moved to Mongolia to work with a mining company.<br />It's my job to assess land in the countryside for minerals or precious stones.<br />By the way, your English is fantastic.<br />Thanks so much.<br />I'm a part-time English teacher at a local school,<br />and I love watching English movies, so I've picked up some of the language.<br />I'm impressed.<br />Most people in this city only speak Mongolian, Russian, or Chinese,<br />but I can't speak any of those languages, so my life has been pretty lonely here.<br />Sorry to hear that.<br />Due to my country's history and economic partnerships,<br />we mainly learned these languages in school.<br />How do you like the coldest capital city in the world, Ulaanbaatar?<br />Oh, I see.<br />It's an interesting city with a unique history,<br />but the pollution in the winter is severe.<br />I know.<br />Most of this city's heating is powered by coal.<br />In the winter, it's sometimes rated as having the worst air in the world.<br />That's strange for a city with just over a million people.<br />Surely, but many Mongolians live in the vast and beautiful countryside, not here.<br />Almost 40% of this country's population lives a traditional lifestyle.<br />They move home multiple times per year.<br />Amazing.<br />Excuse me, one coffee, please.<br />Coming right up.<br />Not many foreign people come to Mongolia in the winter.<br />What brings you here?<br />I moved to Mongolia to work with a mining company.<br />It's my job to assess land in the countryside for minerals or precious stones.<br />By the way, your English is fantastic.<br />Thanks so much.<br />I'm a part-time English teacher at a local school,<br />and I love watching English movies, so I've picked up some of the language.<br />I'm impressed.<br />Most people in this city only speak Mongolian, Russian, or Chinese,<br />but I can't speak any of those languages, so my life has been pretty lonely here.<br />Sorry to hear that.<br />Due to my country's history and economic partnerships,<br />we mainly learned these languages in school.<br />How do you like the coldest capital city in the world, Ulan-Batar?<br />Oh, I see. It's an interesting city with a unique history,<br />but the pollution in the winter is severe.<br />I know. Most of this city's heating is powered by coal.<br />In the winter, it's sometimes rated as having the worst air in the world.<br />That's strange for a city with just over a million people.<br />Surely, but many Mongolians live in the vast and beautiful countryside, not here.<br />Almost 40% of this country's population lives a traditional lifestyle.<br />They move home multiple times per year.<br />Amazing.

1. （1） In which country are the speakers?

   A . Russia. B . Mongolia. C . China.
3. （2） What does the man probably do for a living?

   A . A miner. B . A land surveyor. C . A teacher.
5. （3） Why is the woman's English good?

   A . Because she teaches English part-time. B . Because she has read many English novels. C . Because one of her parents is a native English speaker.
7. （4） What do we know about the coldest capital city in the world?

   A . It is beautiful in winter. B . It's a city with a unique history. C . Its heating is powered by electricity.