What did the man want to do?

What are all these pennies doing on the floor?<br />I'm sorry. I wanted to go swimming. It's just a dollar.<br />I was going to use these coins I had saved, but I dropped them.

When is the woman free every week?

How many days are you working one week?<br />Aw, let me see.<br />I work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the restaurant and Saturday afternoon.<br />That's good. Then we can go shopping on Sunday.

What are the speakers discussing?

How many tickets do you need for the play? The Friday performance is already sold out.<br />Oh no, I really wanted to see it on Friday night, but I guess I can go on Saturday afternoon instead.

Why does the young man want to help cook tonight?

Would you like to help me cook tonight?<br />I'm making Mexican food.<br />I know you love it, and I think you should start learning to cook, since you're leaving for college soon.<br />Sure mom, you're right.<br />I need to be able to feed myself when I'm on my own.

Where does the conversation take place?

Over here is the weight room, down the hall is the entrance to the pool, and over there<br />is the classroom where we host our classes, like yoga and cycling.<br />Wow! This is great! I'd like to sign up for a membership.

听材料，回答问题。

There is a man trying to cut in line over there.<br />Someone should stop him. It's not fair. We have waited for such a long time.<br />No one likes to wait, but we should obey the rules and be polite.<br />Yes, even the most polite Englishmen don't like waiting in line.<br />Really?<br />Yes, I read a survey that the average British adult is able to stand in line for only 10 minutes and 42 seconds before he becomes annoyed.<br />That's interesting. Standing in line is really a waste of time.<br />So nowadays, most British people would rather avoid lines entirely.<br />About 90% of them choose to pay their bills online now.<br />There is a man trying to cut in line over there.<br />Someone should stop him. It's not fair. We have waited for such a long time.<br />No one likes to wait, but we should obey the rules and be polite.<br />Yes, even the most polite Englishmen don't like waiting in line.<br />Really?<br />Yes, I read a survey that the average British adult is able to stand in line for only 10 minutes and 42 seconds before he becomes annoyed.<br />That's interesting. Standing in line is really a waste of time.<br />So nowadays, most British people would rather avoid lines entirely.<br />About 90% of them choose to pay their bills online now.

1. （1） How long can a British adult stand in line patiently according to the survey?

   A . About 11 minutes. B . About 42 minutes. C . About 90 minutes.
3. （2） How do most British people pay their bills now?

   A . In person. B . By mail. C . Online.

听材料，回答问题。

Hey, Tom, when does college start for you? In August?<br />Well, I actually decided to take a year off.<br />Really? Are your parents disappointed?<br />Well, they weren't happy about it.<br />But I told them my plan and they've accepted it.<br />Really? What is your plan?<br />Well, I want to major in computer science.<br />But I know it can be difficult to find a job after college,<br />so I decided to move in with my uncle in Silicon Valley<br />and volunteer at his company to get some experience first.<br />I'll start college next year and I'll already know a lot about the field.<br />Well, it sounds like you really know what you want to do.<br />My brother graduated from college last year<br />and he still doesn't know what he wants to do.<br />I'm worried that it may take a while before he gets a really good job.<br />Hey, Tom, when does college start for you? In August?<br />Well, I actually decided to take a year off.<br />Really? Are your parents disappointed?<br />Well, they weren't happy about it.<br />But I told them my plan and they've accepted it.<br />Really? What is your plan?<br />Well, I want to major in computer science.<br />But I know it can be difficult to find a job after college,<br />so I decided to move in with my uncle in Silicon Valley<br />and volunteer at his company to get some experience first.<br />I'll start college next year and I'll already know a lot about the field.<br />Well, it sounds like you really know what you want to do.<br />My brother graduated from college last year<br />and he still doesn't know what he wants to do.<br />I'm worried that it may take a while before he gets a really good job.

1. （1） What will the man do over the next year?

   A . Switch to another major. B . Start a computer company. C . Work at his uncle's company.
3. （2） What happened to the woman's brother last year?

   A . He finally found a good career. B . He moved to Silicon Valley. C . He graduated from college.

听材料，回答问题。

I'd like to get a snack before we go into the theater.<br />Perfect.<br />I usually go for popcorn and a soda.<br />It's such a classic.<br />Yeah, I used to get that before every movie myself, but then I started getting real food.<br />What do you mean by real food?<br />Nowadays, many movie theaters are offering things that are closer to what you might find<br />at a cafe.<br />It used to be that hot dogs were the only other hot food besides popcorn, but sandwiches<br />and fresh french fries are just as common now.<br />Really?<br />I guess I never noticed that before.<br />Let's see what they've got here.<br />Well, I'm definitely going for the fried chicken and a side salad.<br />And look, you can even get beer.<br />It's great.<br />We should come to this theater more often.<br />Okay, but a lot of theaters are doing this now.<br />You know, I'd like to get a snack before we go into the theater.<br />Perfect.<br />I usually go for popcorn and a soda.<br />It's such a classic.<br />Yeah, I used to get that before every movie myself, but then I started getting real food.<br />What do you mean by real food?<br />Nowadays, many movie theaters are offering things that are closer to what you might find<br />at a cafe.<br />It used to be that hot dogs were the only other hot food besides popcorn, but sandwiches<br />and fresh french fries are just as common now.<br />Really?<br />I guess I never noticed that before.<br />Let's see what they've got here.<br />Well, I'm definitely going for the fried chicken and a side salad.<br />And look, you can even get beer.<br />It's great.<br />We should come to this theater more often.<br />Okay, but a lot of theaters are doing this now.<br />You know.

1. （1） What does the man usually get at the movies?

   A . Some popcorn. B . A hot dog. C . A sandwich.    
3. （2） What does the woman mean by "real food"?

   A . Food that's classic. B . Food that's cooked at home. C . Food that's similar to that at a cafe.
5. （3） What does the woman imply in the end?

   A . They should come back to that theater soon. B . Other theaters have similar food choices. C . She already goes to that theater enough.

听材料，回答问题。

Are you going to the student information session on Monday at 1 p.m.?<br />I am deciding whether or not to go. Do you think it's really necessary?<br />Well, it's not required. But I'm going anyway.<br />It will be a good introduction to the course.<br />And it will probably cover a lot of useful information about the upcoming semester.<br />Maybe you're right. It's just that I hate being in large groups.<br />I'm not going to know anyone there.<br />You'll know me, though. Besides, I think it will be a good chance to meet people.<br />And there will probably be times when we will have to work together in groups.<br />Our course outline seems to have all the information we need.<br />I can't see there is anything new to discuss.<br />I heard there will be a former graduate there to provide details about what kind of job opportunities are out there after we graduate.<br />It could be more helpful than you think.<br />I don't know.<br />I'll be with you the entire time. I promise. See you at 10 a.m.?<br />Fine.<br />Are you going to the student information session on Monday at 1 p.m.?<br />I am deciding whether or not to go. Do you think it's really necessary?<br />Well, it's not required. But I'm going anyway.<br />It will be a good introduction to the course.<br />And it will probably cover a lot of useful information about the upcoming semester.<br />Maybe you're right. It's just that I hate being in large groups. I'm not going to know anyone there.<br />You'll know me, though. Besides, I think it will be a good chance to meet people.<br />And there will probably be times when we will have to work together in groups.<br />Our course outline seems to have all the information we need. I can't see there is anything new to discuss.<br />I heard there will be a former graduate there to provide details about what kind of job opportunities are out there after we graduate.<br />It could be more helpful than you think.<br />I don't know.<br />I'll be with you the entire time. I promise. See you at 10 a.m.?<br />Fine.

1. （1） How does the woman feel about the information session?

   A . Uncertain. B . Interested. C . Disappointed.
3. （2） What does the man seem to be doing?

   A . Explaining the course outline. B . Urging the woman to reconsider. C . Providing details about some jobs.
5. （3） When will the speakers meet on Monday?

   A . At 10:00 in the morning. B . At noon. C . At 1:00 in the afternoon.
7. （4） What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

   A . Teacher and student. B . Brother and sister. C . Schoolmates.

听材料，回答问题。

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1. （1） Where is Hot Springs?

   A . In the mountains. B . In the northern U. S. C . By the ocean in the southern U. S.
3. （2） Why did Hot Springs get its name?

   A . Because of the hot climate of the area. B . Because of the tough guys hiding here. C . Because of the hot waters coming out of the ground.
5. （3） What is the highest temperature of the waters in Hot Springs?

   A . 135 degrees Fahrenheit. B . 145 degrees Fahrenheit. C . Nearly 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. （4） What is an interesting fact about the city?

   A . The old bathhouses are still being used there. B . The hot water there carried special powers. C . Many famous people were born there.