What is the weather like in the afternoon?

Look at the sky, Jane. How clear it is now.<br />Yes. Luckily the wind in the afternoon blew away those dark clouds,<br />but the weather report says it's going to rain in 12 hours.

How does the man sound?

Aren't you afraid of getting sick?<br />It's cold out there.<br />No way.<br />This material is stronger than it looks, and it's quite warm.<br />Okay, but I worry about you.<br />Make sure to tell me if you're getting cold.

What is the conversation mainly about?

I'm so looking forward to going on holiday and taking photos, but I need to get a new passport first.<br />It's very easy. There is an online form that you can fill out and then upload your own photograph.

Why did the man go to see a doctor?

How was your appointment, dear?<br />Well, unfortunately, the doctor thinks I need to start wearing glasses.<br />That's no surprise. You hold the newspaper right up to your face when you read it.<br />I've been saying that you need glasses for years.

What are the speakers going to do next?

George, it's boring to stay at home. Why don't we play badminton outside?<br />I'd like to, but it's too cold today. Look, it's snowing. It's all white. Do you like snow? I think we can make a snowman now.<br />Let's go!

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The department store has reduced all its prices by 40% during the sale.<br />Don't you think it's time to replace our sofa?<br />We've had it for a long time.<br />Do you think so? I think it's comfortable enough.<br />What we really need is a proper lamp to go on the table next to the sofa.<br />It's impossible to sit and read there at the moment.<br />Let's move one of the lamps down from the bedroom then.<br />The blue one would look good on the table.<br />You're right.<br />The department store has reduced all its prices by 40% during the sale.<br />Don't you think it's time to replace our sofa?<br />We've had it for a long time.<br />Do you think so? I think it's comfortable enough.<br />What we really need is a proper lamp to go on the table next to the sofa.<br />It's impossible to sit and read there at the moment.<br />Let's move one of the lamps down from the bedroom then.<br />The blue one would look good on the table.<br />You're right.

1. （1） Why does the woman want to replace the sofa?

   A . It is uncomfortable. B . It is really old. C . It doesn't match the table.
3. （2） What do the speakers agree to do?

   A . Change the table. B . Buy a reading lamp. C . Move a lamp onto the table.

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The sharing economy is really convenient for me.<br />Oh really?<br />Yes, I guess I can't live without it.<br />I ride a shared bike to work every day,<br />and when my mobile phone is dead, I'd like to use the shared charger.<br />Sometimes when it rains while I don't have an umbrella, I would rent a shared umbrella.<br />Speaking of that, I remember that last weekend I was outside when it rained hard suddenly.<br />So I used a shared umbrella.<br />I held the umbrella for only 10 minutes, and then it was broken.<br />I didn't know what happened.<br />Oh you poor thing.<br />Maybe you didn't do it in the right way.<br />Let me teach you.<br />The sharing economy is really convenient for me.<br />Oh really?<br />Yes, I guess I can't live without it.<br />I ride a shared bike to work every day,<br />and when my mobile phone is dead, I'd like to use the shared charger.<br />Sometimes when it rains while I don't have an umbrella, I would rent a shared umbrella.<br />Speaking of that, I remember that last weekend I was outside when it rained hard suddenly.<br />So I used a shared umbrella.<br />I held the umbrella for only 10 minutes, and then it was broken.<br />I didn't know what happened.<br />Oh you poor thing.<br />Maybe you didn't do it in the right way.<br />Let me teach you.

1. （1） What did the man use last weekend?

   A . A shared bike. B . A shared charger. C . A shared umbrella.
3. （2） What is the woman going to talk about next?

   A . The proper ways to use the sharing product. B . Her attitude towards the sharing economy. C . The advantages of the sharing economy.

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Quick, quick, honey. Come and see.<br />What is it? I'm making dinner, you know. This had better be important. Anything less than hidden treasure, I'll be annoyed.<br />Well, it's a bit like that. I knocked down part of this wall and look what I found.<br />What is it?<br />It's a door. It must have been covered up a long time ago.<br />Will there be a room behind it?<br />If there is, it must only be small.<br />Don't tell Kate and Susan. They will use it for hiding from us.<br />Living in this old house is like living in a castle. It seems to have so many secrets.<br />My sister's house used to be a shop. In one of the rooms, she found lots of old signs and products from the past.<br />That's what I like about these old places. They are so interesting.<br />It's true. New houses may be efficient, but they have no character.<br />Quick, quick, honey. Come and see.<br />What is it? I'm making dinner, you know. This had better be important. Anything less than hidden treasure, I'll be annoyed.<br />Well, it's a bit like that. I knocked down part of this wall and look what I found.<br />What is it?<br />It's a door. It must have been covered up a long time ago.<br />Will there be a room behind it?<br />If there is, it must only be small.<br />Don't tell Kate and Susan. They will use it for hiding from us.<br />Living in this old house is like living in a castle. It seems to have so many secrets.<br />My sister's house used to be a shop. In one of the rooms, she found lots of old signs and products from the past.<br />That's what I like about these old places. They are so interesting.<br />It's true. New houses may be efficient, but they have no character.

1. （1） What has the man found?

   A . An old door. B . A secret dinner. C . An interesting wall.
3. （2） What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?

   A . Boss and secretary. B . Father and daughter. C . Husband and wife.
5. （3） Where are the speakers?

   A . In a shop. B . In a house. C . In a castle.

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Our guest today is Chef Michael Wilson. Thanks again for joining us, Mr. Wilson.<br />Oh, it's my pleasure. And please call me Mike.<br />Okay, Mike. You've been cooking since you were a child, and you've been a professional chef for over 20 years.<br />What is it about cooking that you love so much?<br />It's the best way for people to communicate, in my opinion. You don't need language. You don't have to have anything in common.<br />It's easy to make new friends when you share a meal together.<br />So, what are some of the differences in the food of different countries?<br />Well, in the West, people eat a lot of bread. While in Asia, rice and noodles are more common.<br />Beef is very common in countries like the United States, but it's not as popular in Northern Europe.<br />What do you think is the most important factor in cooking?<br />I think that fresh local foods are the most important part of any type of cooking.<br />Our guest today is Chef Michael Wilson. Thanks again for joining us, Mr. Wilson.<br />Oh, it's my pleasure. And please call me Mike.<br />Okay, Mike. You've been cooking since you were a child, and you've been a professional chef for over 20 years.<br />What is it about cooking that you love so much?<br />It's the best way for people to communicate, in my opinion. You don't need language. You don't have to have anything in common.<br />It's easy to make new friends when you share a meal together.<br />So, what are some of the differences in the food of different countries?<br />Well, in the West, people eat a lot of bread. While in Asia, rice and noodles are more common.<br />Beef is very common in countries like the United States, but it's not as popular in Northern Europe.<br />What do you think is the most important factor in cooking?<br />I think that fresh local foods are the most important part of any type of cooking.

1. （1） What is the man doing?

   A . Eating a meal. B . Cooking a meal. C . Having an interview.
3. （2） How long has the man been cooking?

   A . Only recently. B . Since he was a kid. C . Since he was twenty years old.
5. （3） Why does the man mention rice and noodles?

   A . To give an example. B . To name his favorite food. C . To show his best cooking.
7. （4） What is the most important for cooking according to the man?

   A . Rich flavors. B . Freshness of food. C . Different styles of cooking.

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Hi Kathy, this is Pitt.<br />I heard that during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday you won't go back to your hometown<br />in the States and will go to Germany for some traveling and then come back to China.<br />I'm leaving you this voice message to invite you to come to our family's Chinese New Year's<br />Eve dinner, say on February 4th.<br />My mother and I will start making dumplings around 4pm and will probably start having<br />dinner at 6pm.<br />If you're interested in making dumplings, feel free to join us at 4pm.<br />I'm afraid there will be very few buses or taxis running tomorrow afternoon.<br />My father is happy to pick you up from your place.<br />Just send me your address and tell me when you can come.<br />After dinner, we will watch some Spring Festival shows on TV.<br />The most interesting show starts at around 8pm.<br />We usually stay up very late, so don't worry about staying too long.<br />Just let me know when you want to go back to your place.<br />Looking forward to your earliest reply.<br />Hi Kathy, this is Pitt.<br />I heard that during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday you won't go back to your hometown<br />in the States and will go to Germany for some traveling and then come back to China.<br />I'm leaving you this voice message to invite you to come to our family's Chinese New Year's<br />Eve dinner, say on February 4th.<br />My mother and I will start making dumplings around 4pm and will probably start having<br />dinner at 6pm.<br />If you're interested in making dumplings, feel free to join us at 4pm.<br />I'm afraid there will be very few buses or taxis running tomorrow afternoon.<br />My father is happy to pick you up from your place.<br />Just send me your address and tell me when you can come.<br />After dinner, we will watch some Spring Festival shows on TV.<br />The most interesting show starts at around 8pm.<br />We usually stay up very late, so don't worry about staying too long.<br />Just let me know when you want to go back to your place.<br />Looking forward to your earliest reply.<br />Thank you for watching.<br />I'll see you in the next video.<br />Bye.

1. （1） What is Cathy's nationality?

   A . Chinese. B . German. C . American.
3. （2） When will they start making dumplings?

   A . At 4 p. m. B . At 6 p. m. C . At 8 p. m,
5. （3） How will Cathy come to the speaker's house probably?

   A . By car. B . By bus. C . By taxi.
7. （4） What does the speaker think Cathy may worry about?

   A . Going back too early. B . Staying there too long. C . Having difficulty watching TV shows.