What is the woman making?

I'm going to make a gazpacho.<br />What's that?<br />Gazpacho is a cold soup from Spain.<br />It's mostly vegetables, like a liquid salad.

Where does the conversation most probably take place?

Cheers, Shirley.<br />Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch.<br />I hope I can concentrate in this heat.<br />I'm sure you will when I tell you about my ideas.

Why did the woman call the man?

Where did you go on May Day? I called you several times.<br />I was on a beach.<br />Wow, that's awesome! I spent the whole holiday writing, but I do plan to travel next month.<br />Could you give me some advice?

What's the weather like?

It hasn't rained a drop for two months.<br />Did you hear the weather forecast?<br />The temperature today has reached a record 102 degrees and may well hit 105 tomorrow,<br />and the air is still.

What is the relationship between the man and the woman?

Hello, Jane.<br />Hello, Paul.<br />Please come in.<br />I'm just getting ready to go home.<br />Look, I'm terribly sorry to drop in at this time on Friday, Paul.<br />But you see, there is a financial problem.

听材料，回答问题。

What is the best part about being a teacher, Maggie?<br />I like young people, but meeting and learning from so many other interesting and professional adults seems to be the most appealing part to me.<br />What do you mean?<br />It's not just students who come through my door, but also parents, other teachers, and administrators at my school.<br />Sometimes we get researchers and government officials in here as well.<br />Wow! I had no idea that teaching would involve talking to so many different people. It must be tiring.<br />Not exactly. It's worth it. Seeing my students make progress would be enough of a reward for me.<br />What is the best part about being a teacher, Maggie?<br />I like young people, but meeting and learning from so many other interesting and professional adults seems to be the most appealing part to me.<br />What do you mean?<br />It's not just students who come through my door, but also parents, other teachers, and administrators at my school. Sometimes we get researchers and government officials in here as well.<br />Wow! I had no idea that teaching would involve talking to so many different people. It must be tiring.<br />Not exactly. It's worth it. Seeing my students make progress would be enough of a reward for me.

1. （1） What does the woman like most about being a teacher?

   A . Meeting and learning from various people. B . Seeing her students make progress. C . Doing professional research.
3. （2） How does the woman feel about her job?

   A . Challenging B . Stressful C . Rewarding

听材料，回答问题。

Woohoo! I got accepted to study at Goldsmiths College.<br />I'll be starting a master's degree in Fine Arts there this September.<br />Congratulations! I knew you'd been waiting to hear about that since June, but I was afraid to ask you about it.<br />Oh, you thought I'd be rejected?<br />Well, two months have passed. I just wasn't sure if they told you or not yet.<br />But I'm happy for you.<br />I've wanted to go to Goldsmiths for a long time, ever since I saw some exhibitions by its graduates.<br />Now this will be your chance to create your own artworks more.<br />I know. I'm really happy about it.<br />How long will the program be?<br />Two years. There was also an option for a one-year program where they double the amount of classes per week.<br />But I'll need to work part-time while I'm at school, so I went for the two-year option.<br />Woohoo! I got accepted to study at Goldsmiths College.<br />I'll be starting a master's degree in Fine Arts there this September.<br />Congratulations! I knew you'd been waiting to hear about that since June, but I was afraid to ask you about it.<br />Oh, you thought I'd be rejected?<br />Well, two months have passed. I just wasn't sure if they told you or not yet. But I'm happy for you.<br />I've wanted to go to Goldsmiths for a long time, ever since I saw some exhibitions by its graduates.<br />Now this will be your chance to create your own artworks more.<br />I know. I'm really happy about it.<br />How long will the program be?<br />Two years. There was also an option for a one-year program where they double the amount of classes per week.<br />But I'll need to work part-time while I'm at school, so I went for the two-year option.

1. （1） When does the conversation take place?

   A . In August B . In June C . In September
3. （2） What does the woman intend to do in Goldsmiths College？

   A . To get a master's degree B . To major in design C . To see exhibitions
5. （3） Why does the woman choose the two-year option?

   A . She wants to create more artworks B . She plans to take more classes C . She needs to work part-time

听材料，回答问题。

Time to eat.<br />Coming.<br />Oh, I'm starving.<br />Oh, yuck.<br />What is it?<br />And that smell.<br />It's pizza.<br />I just followed an old family recipe here and...<br />Let me see that.<br />Oh, dad, you're missing a page.<br />Oh, uh, well, I couldn't find the second page of the recipe,<br />but don't worry.<br />I have plenty of experience in cooking.<br />That's not what mom says.<br />Well, wait, wait.<br />Here, let me try a piece first.<br />Oh, yeah.<br />Oh, this is great.<br />Yeah, right.<br />Why are you making faces?<br />Well, well, it's just...<br />Just a little rich for me, that's all.<br />Let me try it.<br />Oh, dad, you put a little too much salt in it.<br />Besides, it's burned.<br />And what's that?<br />Oh, well, well, I added some pumpkin.<br />Oh, not another one of your surprises.<br />Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza.<br />Well, okay.<br />Well, so what?<br />Uh, what do we do now?<br />Well, how about some ham sandwich?<br />You can't mess up on that, dad.<br />Time to eat.<br />Coming.<br />Oh, I'm starving.<br />Oh, yuck.<br />What is it?<br />And that smell.<br />It's pizza.<br />I just followed an old family recipe here and...<br />Let me see that.<br />Oh, dad, you're missing a page.<br />Oh, uh, well, I couldn't find the second page of the recipe,<br />but don't worry, I have plenty of experience in cooking.<br />That's not what mom says.<br />Well, wait, wait.<br />Here, let me try a piece first.<br />Oh, yeah.<br />Oh, this is great.<br />Yeah, right.<br />Why are you making faces?<br />Well, well, it's just a little rich for me, that's all.<br />Let me try it.<br />Oh, dad, you put a little too much salt in it.<br />And besides, it's burned.<br />And what's that?<br />Oh, well, well, I added some pumpkin.<br />Oh, not another one of your surprises.<br />Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza.<br />Well, okay.<br />Well, so what?<br />Uh, what do we do now?<br />Well, how about some ham sandwich?<br />You can't mess up on that, dad.<br />I will give you a hand.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.<br />Okay.

1. （1） What does the man actually think of the taste of pizza

   A . Great B . Spicy. C . Bad
3. （2） What do we know about the man?

   A . He likes eating pumpkins B . He is not experienced in cooking C . He's lost an old family recipe
5. （3） What will the woman do next?

   A . Prepare ham sandwich alone B . Eat some pizza C . Help the man

听材料，回答问题。

Hello, Patrick. Is that you?<br />Yeah, Jane. What can I do for you?<br />I know you were cutting some branches off the apple tree yesterday.<br />Some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.<br />Listen, Jane, I don't see why I should do that.<br />You eat all the apples that fall in your yard, and you've never complained about that before.<br />Well, it's easier to pick up apples than drag tree branches all the way to the side of the road.<br />Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself, Jane.<br />We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here.<br />Sorry, Jane, I disagree. You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it.<br />Get the branches off my yard, or we may see in court.<br />Yeah, for what? You're taking those law classes too seriously.<br />You'll be hearing from me.<br />Yeah, yeah. See you in court, Jane.<br />Hello, Patrick. Is that you?<br />Yeah, Jane. What can I do for you?<br />I know you were cutting some branches off the apple tree yesterday.<br />Some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.<br />Listen, Jane, I don't see why I should do that.<br />You eat all the apples that fall in your yard, and you've never complained about that before.<br />Well, it's easier to pick up apples than drag tree branches all the way to the side of the road.<br />Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself, Jane.<br />We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here.<br />Sorry, Jane, I disagree. You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it.<br />Get the branches off my yard, or we may see in court.<br />Yeah, for what? You're taking those law classes too seriously.<br />You'll be hearing from me.<br />Yeah, yeah. See you in court, Jane.

1. （1） What does the woman ask the man to do?

   A . To remove the branches B . To pick up the apples C . To make an apology
3. （2） What does the woman threaten to do?

   A . To fight with the man B . To take the man to court C . To destroy the apple tree
5. （3） How does the man sound?

   A . Friendly. B . Guilty C . Annoyed

听材料，回答问题。

Children are better prepared for school and tend to get better grades later on if their<br />parents make a habit of reading to them from a young age.<br />One study from Harvard University found that the number of books in the home was the single<br />biggest factor related to success in school, more than the education or income of the parents.<br />Reading brings knowledge, and it can be an important part of relaxing at bedtime.<br />But most importantly, it gives parents an opportunity to communicate with their children.<br />Many parents buy books for their kids long before they can talk, and some even start<br />reading to their children before they are born.<br />It's never too early to start reading to your children.<br />Trips to the library or the bookstore can be fun activities for young families to do<br />together.<br />Children are better prepared for school and tend to get better grades later on if their<br />parents make a habit of reading to them from a young age.<br />One study from Harvard University found that the number of books in the home was the single<br />biggest factor related to success in school, more than the education or income of the parents.<br />Reading brings knowledge, and it can be an important part of relaxing at bedtime.<br />But most importantly, it gives parents an opportunity to communicate with their children.<br />Many parents buy books for their kids long before they can talk, and some even start<br />reading to their children before they are born.<br />It's never too early to start reading to your children.<br />Trips to the library or the bookstore can be fun activities for young families to do<br />together.

1. （1） What's related to success most according to a Harvard study?

   A . Books at home B . Family income C . Parents' education
3. （2） What is the best part of reading to kids?

   A . Offering chances to communicate B . Sharing knowledge C . Relaxing at bedtime
5. （3） When should parents start to read to their kids?

   A . When their kids learn to speak B . After their kids are born C . As early as possible
7. （4） What does the speaker mean finally?

   A . Kids should have more fun activities B . Reading brings fun to young families   C . Families should have trips together