What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

Text 1. Your meeting is at 2 o'clock p.m. this afternoon.<br />Okay, thanks. Well, did anyone call while I was out?<br />Only your wife. She wants you to pick up some wine on your way home.

 What is the man's problem?

Text 2. If you still can't sleep well, you should go to the hospital. I can give you a ride.<br />I just started a new job. My insurance doesn't cover me until next month.

 What are the speakers doing?

Text 3. Where are we? I haven't seen any road signs for miles. And there aren't any houses either.<br />I think we took a wrong turn back there.<br />Yeah, I think you're right. Pull over to the side of the road and I'll take a closer look at the map.

 How much did the ice cream cost?

Text 4. That was expensive. I only got $1 change. When I was young, even $5 would have been a<br />crazy price for an ice cream.<br />You gave him $10? Surely he has made a mistake. Go back and ask.

 Where does this conversation take place?

Text 5. Good morning, ma'am. Can I help you?<br />Yes, I need this dress by Friday. It has a small stain on it, but I'm hoping you can get it off.

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Text 6<br />Daddy, why is the sky blue?<br />Oh, honey, it's a little hard to explain.<br />There are things you don't understand about science yet.<br />Oh, I thought it was because the ocean is blue.<br />The sky is always looking at the ocean, so it should be blue, too.<br />That's a very good idea, Ruby.<br />That is very close to the real reason, too.<br />The sky has a lot to do with the ocean.<br />They're related, in a way.<br />Did you ever notice that they're never exactly the same color?<br />It's just like you and your brother, Peter.<br />You look alike because you're related, but you don't look exactly the same.<br />Daddy, why is the sky blue?<br />Oh, honey, it's a little hard to explain.<br />There are things you don't understand about science yet.<br />Oh, I thought it was because the ocean is blue.<br />The sky is always looking at the ocean, so it should be blue, too.<br />That's a very good idea, Ruby.<br />That is very close to the real reason, too.<br />The sky has a lot to do with the ocean.<br />They're related, in a way.<br />Did you ever notice that they're never exactly the same color?<br />It's just like you and your brother, Peter.<br />You look alike because you're related, but you don't look exactly the same.

1. （1） What does the man think of the girl's question?

   A . It isn't important. B . It's difficult to answer. C . It is easy to understand.
3. （2） What does the man say about the ocean and the sky?

   A . They are related. B . They look exactly the same. C . They have nothing to do with each other.

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Text 7. Hi, I'm Alice. Is this your first day of college?<br />I'm Chris. I'm actually just visiting the campus.<br />This is my last year of high school, and I'm trying to choose a university.<br />I got an offer from this school. My school fees will be paid if I come here.<br />You must be really smart then. Not a lot of people get full scholarships.<br />I'm okay in school. The reason why I got the offer is that I'm a basketball player.<br />I might have guessed that. You're very tall.<br />You should come to see one of my games. Our first one is in two weeks.<br />Thanks. I'll think about it. The last time I went to a game, I got hit in the face with a ball.<br />Was it a basketball game?<br />No, it was a baseball game. I had to go to the hospital.<br />Hi, I'm Alice. Is this your first day of college?<br />I'm Chris. I'm actually just visiting the campus. This is my last year of high school, and I'm trying to choose a university.<br />I got an offer from this school. My school fees will be paid if I come here.<br />You must be really smart then. Not a lot of people get full scholarships.<br />I'm okay in school. The reason why I got the offer is that I'm a basketball player.<br />I might have guessed that. You're very tall.<br />You should come to see one of my games. Our first one is in two weeks.<br />Thanks. I'll think about it. The last time I went to a game, I got hit in the face with a ball.<br />Was it a basketball game?<br />No, it was a baseball game. I had to go to the hospital.

1. （1） Why is the man at the university?

   A . He's taking classes. B . He's checking it out. C . He just graduated from there.
3. （2） What do we know about the man?

   A . He is good at baseball. B . His grades are very high. C . The college wants him to play on its sports team.
5. （3） What happened when the woman went to a game last time?

   A . She was hit by a ball. B . A player was sent to hospital. C . Her face got scratched by a fan.

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Text 8. I'm trying to get a book published, but I don't know how to begin. Should I call<br />a publisher or try to advertise it myself?<br />Maybe you should ask Mr. Wyatt. He knows a lot about the book industry.<br />Good idea. I always loved his English classes. He's the reason that I started writing.<br />I'd like to read your book sometime, though. How long is it? I usually just read books<br />that are less than 200 pages. Remember that book Ulysses which we read in Mr. Wyatt's<br />class? That is over 700 pages.<br />Oh yeah, that took forever to read. My book is not as thick as that. It's probably about<br />half that long. I won't have an actually printed book to give you, at least in a few more months.<br />The only things I have are computer files and my handwritten copies.<br />Can you just give me a computer file?<br />Yes, I'll do that right away. Please give me your honest opinion after you finish reading<br />it. It is the only way I can get better.<br />I'm trying to get a book published, but I don't know how to begin. Should I call a publisher<br />or try to advertise it myself?<br />Maybe you should ask Mr. Wyatt. He knows a lot about the book industry.<br />Good idea. I always loved his English classes. He's the reason that I started writing.<br />I'd like to read your book sometime, though. How long is it? I usually just read books<br />that are less than 200 pages. Remember that book Ulysses which we read in Mr. Wyatt's<br />class? That is over 700 pages.<br />Oh yeah, that took forever to read. My book is not as thick as that. It's probably about<br />half that long. I won't have an actually printed book to give you, at least in a few more months.<br />The only things I have are computer files and my handwritten copies.<br />Can you just give me a computer file?<br />Yes, I'll do that right away. Please give me your honest opinion after you finish reading<br />it. It is the only way I can get better.

1. （1） What does the man suggest the woman do about her book?

   A . Call a publisher. B . Advertise it herself. C . Ask their teacher for advice.
3. （2） How many pages does the woman's book have?

   A . About 200. B . About 350. C . About 700.
5. （3） What will the woman give the man to read?

   A . A digital copy. B . A printed copy. C . A handwritten copy.

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Text 9. I read an interesting article the other day. It had a lot of data on how people<br />get their news. Did you know that in the United States, only 5% of people get their news from<br />the radio?<br />That makes sense. I only listen to music on the radio. Do most people get their news from<br />the newspaper or television instead?<br />Only 1% more people get it from newspapers, and most people get it from the internet,<br />actually.<br />Wow, really? I thought that most people would prefer getting news from the television. What<br />about other countries? Are they the same?<br />Well, the article speaks about a few countries. France, Germany, and Italy actually have the<br />highest rates of television news watchers. Of those studied, Japan has the most newspaper<br />readers.<br />That is really interesting. I don't think I know a single person our age who listens<br />to radio news either. My grandparents and their generation are the ones who grew up with that.<br />It's amazing how our technology has changed many things in day-to-day life. I bet in 100<br />years, people will get their news from something we can't even dream of.<br />I read an interesting article the other day. It had a lot of data on how people get their<br />news. Did you know that in the United States, only 5% of people get their news from the<br />radio?<br />That makes sense. I only listen to music on the radio. Do most people get their news<br />from the newspaper or television instead?<br />Only 1% more people get it from newspapers. And most people get it from the internet,<br />actually.<br />Wow, really? I thought that most people would prefer getting news from the television. What<br />about other countries? Are they the same?<br />Well, the article speaks about a few countries. France, Germany, and Italy actually have the<br />highest rates of television news watchers. Of those studied, Japan has the most newspaper<br />readers.<br />That is really interesting. I don't think I know a single person our age who listens<br />to radio news either. My grandparents and their generation are the ones who grew up<br />with that.<br />It's amazing how our technology has changed many things in day-to-day life. I bet in<br />100 years, people will get their news from something we can't even dream of.

1. （1） How do most people in the United States get their news?

   A . From TV. B . From the network. C . From the newspaper.
3. （2） Which country has the largest group of newspaper readers?

   A . France. B . Italy. C . Japan.
5. （3） How does the man sound?

   A . A little bored. B . Very interested. C . Quite indifferent.
7. （4） What are the speakers mainly talking about?

   A . Types of news media. B . Types of news reporters. C . Types of news shows.

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Text 10 Good morning, students! These are your morning<br />announcements for Monday, December 10th. The midterm tests will be held this week, from<br />the 12th to the 14th. However, there have been some slight changes to the dates and<br />the places of the exams. Last year, the English exams were on Wednesday, the math exams on<br />Thursday, and the history exams were held on Friday. This year, the teachers have agreed<br />after listening to students' suggestions to switch the dates of the math and history<br />exams. As for the places, please check the message board in the main hall or ask your<br />teachers for a schedule. Tomorrow, we will have a special guest coming to visit us just<br />before our school concert. As you know, one of our previous graduates won a gold medal<br />in the last Olympics. He will be here to sign shirts and take pictures with students after<br />an introduction by our PE teacher. Finally, the headmaster asks you to remind your parents<br />to get here early for the concert, although there will be enough seating in the gym. The<br />parking lot gets full very quickly. That's all for the announcements. Have a good week,<br />everyone! Good morning, students! These are your morning<br />announcements for Monday, December 10th. The midterm tests will be held this week, from<br />the 12th to the 14th. However, there have been some slight changes to the dates and<br />the places of the exams. Last year, the English exams were on Wednesday, the math exams on<br />Thursday, and the history exams were held on Friday. This year, the teachers have agreed<br />after listening to students' suggestions to switch the dates of the math and history<br />exams. As for the places, please check the message board in the main hall, or ask your<br />teachers for a schedule. Tomorrow, we will have a special guest coming to visit us just<br />before our school concert. As you know, one of our previous graduates won a gold medal<br />in the last Olympics. He will be here to sign shirts and take pictures with students after<br />an introduction by our PE teacher. Finally, the headmaster asks you to remind your parents<br />to get here early for the concert, although there will be enough seating in the gym. The<br />parking lot gets full very quickly. That's all for the announcements. Have a good week,<br />everyone!

1. （1） When will the math exams be held this year?

   A . On Wednesday. B . On Thursday. C . On Friday.
3. （2） Who will give an introduction on Tuesday?

   A . An athlete. B . A headmaster. C . TheP. E. teacher.
5. （3） Why are parents reminded to arrive early to the concert?

   A . To find a place to park. B . To get a place to sit. C . To take pictures.