What probably is the man?

Hello, I'm a reporter from BBC. Can you tell me something about your job?<br />Though a little tiring and busy, I think it's very interesting.<br />Especially with a group of children around me, I feel I'm always young.

What are the speakers talking about?

Peter, what does this street sign mean?<br />It means people are repairing something on the road, so drivers must be careful.

How does the man find Maria Sophia?

Maria Sophia is unlucky. The most terrible things keep happening to her.<br />Yes. If you can trust what she says, you know she is never lazy in making up stories.

Why did Pierce eat so much at the party?

Pierce ate so much at the party as if he was a beggar who couldn't afford a meal for days.<br />What was the matter with him?<br />Nothing serious? I guess it's because he is going on a diet these days.

Where does the conversation probably take place?

I'm catching the train at 11 o'clock to Montreal.<br />Then I will pick up my sister at the airport there.<br />Where will you go?<br />How coincident!<br />We're catching the same train.<br />Unluckily, we've just missed the bus to the train station.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

I'd like to make a reservation for two from Sydney to San Francisco tomorrow.<br />Just a second, and let me check it. There are a few tickets left.<br />By the way, I dislike a morning flight.<br />Okay, $565 one-way and $820 round trip. And the departure time is 3.30pm.<br />Okay, thanks, a one-way ticket and a round one.<br />Which would you prefer, the front seats or the back seats?<br />I'd prefer the front ones. And what time should I get to the airport?<br />Please get here at least two hours before your flight takes off.<br />Your check-in time is about 50 minutes ahead of the departure time, though.<br />I'd like to make a reservation for two from Sydney to San Francisco tomorrow.<br />Just a second, and let me check it. There are a few tickets left.<br />By the way, I dislike a morning flight.<br />Okay, $565 one-way and $820 round trip. And the departure time is 3.30pm.<br />Okay, thanks, a one-way ticket and a round one.<br />Which would you prefer, the front seats or the back seats?<br />I'd prefer the front ones. And what time should I get to the airport?<br />Please get here at least two hours before your flight takes off.<br />Your check-in time is about 50 minutes ahead of the departure time, though.

1. （1） What tickets will the man buy?

   A . Two round tickets. B . Two one-way tickets. C . A one-way ticket and a round ticket.
3. （2） When does the woman suggest getting to the airport?

   A . At 3:30 p.m. B . At 2:40 p.m. C . At 1:30 p.m.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

Hi, Sarah. It's James.<br />Hey, James. I can't talk now. Can I call you back later?<br />Sure. Is there a problem?<br />My car isn't working, so I need to find someone to take me to my office.<br />I can take you.<br />Oh, really? Thank you. That would help a lot.<br />You are welcome. I'm getting my car in the garage and I'll be there in 20 minutes.<br />Okay. I'll wait for you in front of my apartment building.<br />Do you know what's wrong with your car?<br />I'm not exactly sure. I think there's a problem with the engine.<br />Okay. I'll have a look when I get there. I know a lot about cars.<br />When I was younger, my father and I used to fix old cars.<br />Hi, Sarah. It's James.<br />Hey, James. I can't talk now. Can I call you back later?<br />Sure. Is there a problem?<br />Okay. I'll wait for you in front of my apartment building.<br />It's okay. Mayor, what is the problem.<br />Do you want me to take your car?<br />No problem with your car.<br />I'm sorry. I don't have a car right now.<br />So if any of us is in trouble, tell them I don't have a car.<br />Yes. Don't worry about it. I can give go to you.<br />I can go and pay you.<br />there. I know a lot about cars. When I was younger, my father and I used to fix old cars.

1. （1） What does the woman hurry to do?

   A . Go to work. B . Pick up James. C . Repair the engine.
3. （2） Where will the speakers meet?

   A . At the office. B . Near Sarah's apartment. C . In James's garage.
5. （3） What will the man do most probably when he arrives?

   A . Find a repairman. B . Consult his father. C . Check the car.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

Wow, a health club? I saw many ads on the Facebook. When did you join a health club?<br />Well, it's in February. Actually, I didn't know the concept of a health club before my<br />husband got me a membership card as a birthday gift.<br />That's great. It is more similar to a fitness center than a gym. Does he work out with you?<br />No, he's usually on the golf course while I'm at the club.<br />Well, how often does he play golf?<br />Usually three times a week, and his boss seldom complains because he plays with business clients.<br />And he almost always loses.<br />That is so funny, because you know what? I don't get the game myself. I mean, you hit a little white ball into a hole. What's the point?<br />Yeah, and they have to play all the time.<br />Oh god, I hope that's not what they say about jogging five days a week.<br />No, that's different. This is for our health. Let's do another lap, shall we?<br />Wow, a health club? I saw many ads on the Facebook. When did you join a health club?<br />Well, it's in February. Actually, I didn't know the concept of a health club before my husband got me a membership card as a birthday gift.<br />That's great. It is more similar to a fitness center than a gym. Does he work out with you?<br />No, he's usually on the golf course while I'm at the club.<br />Well, how often does he play golf?<br />Usually three times a week, and his boss seldom complains because he plays with business clients. And he almost always loses.<br />That is so funny, because you know what? I don't get the game myself. I mean, you hit a little white ball into a hole. What's the point?<br />Yeah, and they have to play all the time.<br />Oh, God. I hope that's not what they say about jogging five days a week.<br />No, that's different. This is for our health. Let's do another lap, shall we?

1. （1） How did the woman know about the health club?

   A . By hearing from a client. B . By seeing ads on the website. C . By receiving a membership card.
3. （2） What does the man think of playing golf?

   A . Boring. B . Interesting. C . Difficult.
5. （3） How many days do the speakers jog each week?

   A . Three days. B . Five days. C . Six days.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

Is there a restaurant nearby? You know, I am feeling hungry after shopping, and we have<br />planned to go to the University Museum later.<br />Let's check over the phone. Nowadays, there are a large number of restaurants everywhere.<br />How about this one, named New Chef's Kitchen?<br />No, honey. This one is too far, though it looks elegant. What about this one opened recently<br />near the plaza. It's a quiet place from pictures. There is enough room, and we can sit comfortably<br />and enjoy the atmosphere.<br />But the food looks expensive, and we are short of cash.<br />But we can order something a bit cheaper. Plus, we can use my credit card.<br />Two coffee, two plates of tasteful potato chips. That's enough. Let me count. Three pounds<br />per coffee, and five pounds per plate of potato chips.<br />And an extra two pounds as a tip. Alright, let's go there.<br />Is there a restaurant nearby? You know, I am feeling hungry after shopping, and we have<br />planned to go to the University Museum later.<br />Let's check over the phone. Nowadays, there are a large number of restaurants everywhere.<br />How about this one, named New Chef's Kitchen?<br />No, honey. This one is too far, though it looks elegant. What about this one opened recently<br />near the plaza. It's a quiet place from pictures. There is enough room, and we can sit comfortably<br />and enjoy the atmosphere.<br />But the food looks expensive, and we are short of cash.<br />But we can order something a bit cheaper. Plus, we can use my credit card.<br />Two coffee, two plates of tasteful potato chips. That's enough. Let me count. Three<br />pounds per coffee, and five pounds per plate of potato chips.<br />And an extra two pounds as a tip. Alright, let's go there.

1. （1） Where did the speakers probably go just now?

   A . A store. B . A museum. C . A university.
3. （2） Why does the man refuse to go to the first restaurant?

   A . It's very noisy. B . It's too far. C . It's so expensive.
5. （3） How much will the speakers pay finally?

   A . £10. B . £16. C . £18.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. （1） What will the speaker do tomorrow?

   A . Find a new house. B . Call the postman. C . Look after her mother.
3. （2） How often is Jim required to clean the house?

   A . Every Tuesday. B . Every two days. C . Every day.
5. （3） What will Jim do every day?

   A . Send Kitty to see a doctor. B . Play with Kitty for 15 minutes. C . Brush Kitty's hair with a comb.
7. （4） Why does the speaker remind to close all windows and doors?

   A . To avoid Kitty going out. B . To prevent Kitty from getting sick. C . To make Jim feel warm in the house.