When will the speakers leave for the zoo?

When will we go to the zoo on Thursday?<br />Well, the zoo opens at 10.30, so be ready to go at 9.45.<br />You'll have to get up at 8.15.

How did the man go to meet the woman?

I can't believe it. Did you walk all the way here?<br />Why not take the bus or the taxi? It's raining.<br />I like walking, especially on rainy days.

What will the woman do next?

Would you like to take a break good idea? I've been reading the book for hours and my eyes hurt

What does the woman dislike about the second pair of shoes?

Have you found any shoes that you like?<br />Well, I like the first pair.<br />You know, black ones are always my first choice.<br />But it is a size bigger.<br />I don't like the second pair style.<br />And this pair is a little tight.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

Wonderful! You began to learn driving only yesterday afternoon, but now you can drive well enough.<br />I find driving is not as difficult as I expected. Unlike swimming or art,

听下面一段对话，回答问题。

Wait a minute. Isn't that the shop we passed five minutes ago?<br />It is, but the instructions Peter gave me definitely said we should go this way.<br />We should have looked at a map.<br />I can try to find where it is on my phone. What is the name of the restaurant again?<br />The farmer's rest. It shouldn't be hard to find.<br />No, there can't be many restaurants here. We are in the middle of nowhere.<br />If we see someone around, we can ask them. But there don't seem to be many people out here.<br />Wait a minute. Isn't that the shop we passed five minutes ago?<br />It is, but the instructions Peter gave me definitely said we should go this way.<br />We should have looked at a map.<br />I can try to find where it is on my phone. What is the name of the restaurant again?<br />The farmer's rest. It shouldn't be hard to find.<br />No, there can't be many restaurants here. We are in the middle of nowhere.<br />If we see someone around, we can ask them. But there don't seem to be many people out here.

1. （1） What are the speakers using to find their way at first?

   A . A map. B . A phone. C . Instructions.
3. （2） Which place are the speakers trying to find?

   A . A restaurant. B . A shop. C . A farm.

听下面一段对话，回答问题。

Can I take my phone into the exam hall if I turn it off?<br />No mobile phones are allowed in the exam hall. You can put it in your bag though.<br />Okay. But then what do I do with my bag?<br />Bags go in the lockers outside the hall. There are keys in the doors. Just lock the door and take the key with you.<br />When you have put your things away, go to the main door of the exam hall and show the teacher your student ID card.<br />Okay, I see. And when I get into the exam hall, I need to look for my examination number on the desk.<br />Is that the same number as my ID card?<br />Yes, that's right.<br />Can I take my phone into the exam hall if I turn it off?<br />No mobile phones are allowed in the exam hall. You can put it in your bag though.<br />Okay. But then what do I do with my bag?<br />Bags go in the lockers outside the hall. There are keys in the doors. Just lock the door and take the key with you.<br />When you have put your things away, go to the main door of the exam hall and show the teacher your student ID card.<br />Okay, I see. And when I get into the exam hall, I need to look for my examination number on the desk.<br />Is that the same number as my ID card?<br />Yes, that's right.

1. （1） Where can the man put his bag?

   A . On the desk. B . In the locker. C . Behind the door.
3. （2） What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?

   A . Show his student ID card. B . Turn off the mobile phone. C . Find his examination number on the desk.

听下面一段对话，回答问题。

Have you heard that the Strawberry Music Festival is being held near here?<br />Yeah, I know. It sounds good. And I'd like to go, but I haven't got a ticket.<br />I have some tickets to the festival. Some of my favorite bands are playing.<br />I'm taking my little brother. He has never been to a music festival. Would you like to come with us?<br />That would be great. I love the noise, the music, and all the excitement.<br />Are you free today or tomorrow? The Afternoon show is the best for my brother.<br />Sorry, I'm busy then. I'm going to the movies this afternoon.<br />I have got the movie ticket, so I can't change it, and I'm working tomorrow afternoon.<br />Oh, well. Can you go on Saturday afternoon? It finishes on August 28th. That's Saturday.<br />Good. I'm free then.<br />Have you heard that the Strawberry Music Festival is being held near here?<br />Yeah, I know. It sounds good. And I'd like to go, but I haven't got a ticket.<br />I have some tickets to the festival. Some of my favorite bands are playing.<br />I'm taking my little brother. He has never been to a music festival. Would you like to come with us?<br />That would be great. I love the noise, the music, and all the excitement.<br />Are you free today or tomorrow? The Afternoon show is the best for my brother.<br />Sorry, I'm busy then. I'm going to the movies this afternoon.<br />I have got the movie ticket, so I can't change it, and I'm working tomorrow afternoon.<br />Oh, well. Can you go on Saturday afternoon? It finishes on August 28th. That's Saturday.<br />Good. I'm free then.

1. （1） How does the woman feel about the festival?

   A . Bored. B . Disappointed. C . Interested.
3. （2） Why does the man prefer the afternoon show?

   A . It is more exciting. B . It is suitable for his brother. C . It has his favorite band.
5. （3） What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?

   A . See a film. B . Do her work. C . Go to the music festival.

听下面一段对话，回答问题。

Hello. Welcome to Working Abroad. Our guest this evening is Robert Hale, a Londoner who<br />lives and works in America. Robert, welcome to the program. How long have you been living<br />in California?<br />Since 1992. But I'd only planned to stay for six months.<br />Why did you change your mind?<br />Soon after I arrived, I got a job with one of America's top companies in Tel, so I decided<br />to stay.<br />How lucky. Do you still work for that company?<br />No, I left in 1998. Then I had my own company, which developed office software for small<br />and medium-sized companies at the beginning. But since 2005, it's been developing education<br />and entertainment apps.<br />What's your aim for the future?<br />To stand out from the competition, smartphones are widely used and are changing people's<br />lifestyles, which leads to the rapid development of apps.<br />Hello. Welcome to Working Abroad. Our guest this evening is Robert Hale, a Londoner who<br />lives and works in America. Robert, welcome to the program. How long have you been living<br />in California?<br />Since 1992. But I'd only planned to stay for six months.<br />Why did you change your mind?<br />Soon after I arrived, I got a job with one of America's top companies in Tel, so I decided<br />to stay.<br />How lucky. Do you still work for that company?<br />No, I left in 1998. Then I had my own company, which developed office software for small<br />and medium-sized companies at the beginning. But since 2005, it's been developing education<br />and entertainment apps.<br />What's your aim for the future?<br />To stand out from the competition, smartphones are widely used and are changing people's<br />lifestyles, which leads to the rapid development of apps.

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

   A . Co-workers. B . Employer and employee. C . Interviewer and interviewee.
3. （2） Where does Robert live now?

   A . In America. B . In England. C . In India.
5. （3） What did Robert's company mainly develop at first?

   A . Office software (软件). B . Apps for education. C . Apps for amusement.
7. （4） What is Robert's aim for the future?

   A . To change people's lifestyles. B . To stand out from the competition. C . To produce more kinds of smartphones.

听下面一段独白，回答问题。

Vincent Van Gogh was a great painter. His work, being famous today for its beauty, emotion<br />and color, greatly influenced 20th century art. Van Gogh was born on March 30th, 1853<br />in the Netherlands. He had two younger brothers and three younger sisters. By the age of 15,<br />Van Gogh had to leave school and go to work to support his family. Apart from his native<br />Dutch, he also spoke good French, German and English. In 1873, Van Gogh went to work in England.<br />There, he fell in love with the English culture and became a fan of Charles Dickens.<br />In the fall of 1880, Van Gogh decided to move to Belgium and become an artist. In 1886,<br />he moved to Paris and began to develop his unique style. Despite his talent, Van Gogh remained<br />poor and unknown throughout his life. He was very close with his brother Theo,<br />who supported him by giving him money and helping him sell his paintings.<br />Vincent Van Gogh was a great painter. His work, being famous today for its beauty,<br />emotion and color, greatly influenced 20th century art. Van Gogh was born on March 30th, 1853<br />in the Netherlands. He had two younger brothers and three younger sisters. By the age of 15,<br />Van Gogh had to leave school and go to work to support his family. Apart from his native Dutch,<br />he also spoke good French, German and English. In 1873, Van Gogh went to work in England.<br />There, he fell in love with the English culture and became a fan of Charles Dickens.<br />In the fall of 1880, Van Gogh decided to move to Belgium and become an artist.<br />In 1886, he moved to Paris and began to develop his unique style. Despite his talent, Van Gogh<br />remained poor and unknown throughout his life. He was very close with his brother Theo,<br />who supported him by giving him money and helping him sell his paintings.

1. （1） Which date was Van Gogh born on?

   A . March 30. B . March 20. C . March 13.
3. （2） What did Van Gogh do when he was 15?

   A . He began to learn French. B . He decided to be an artist. C . He started to work.
5. （3） Which country did Van Gogh move to in 1886?

   A . France. B . Germany. C . Britain.
7. （4） How did Theo support Van Gogh according to the talk?

   A . He made paintings for Van Gogh. B . He sold Van Gogh's paintings to others. C . He bought Van Gogh's works from others.