How much should the man pay?

We want to take a train to New York. How much do I have to pay for the express train?<br />First class is $24 and second class is $15.<br />We'd like two second class tickets.

What relation is the man to the woman?

Could you give me a break once in a while? You give me too much work.<br />I had no idea you were having so much trouble. Why don't you take a vacation?

What are the speakers discussing?

The internet is so useful.<br />Yeah. You can find information so easily.<br />Just type a key word into a search engine<br />and you get a huge list of websites.<br />Yes, it's so fast and convenient.

What is the problem?

Excuse me, what is it, please?<br />That's your pizza, madam.<br />But it's not what I ordered.<br />Oh, sorry about that. I'll go back and check.

How does the man feel about the movie?

The movie we saw last night was exciting, wasn't it?<br />Oh no, I didn't like it. The story wasn't very interesting.<br />I'm sorry you were disappointed.

听材料，回答问题。

Francesca, what do you usually do at the weekend?<br />I usually meet my friends in the city centre on Saturdays and we spend all afternoon shopping<br />and chatting.<br />On Sunday mornings I go to see my grandmother.<br />What are you going to do this weekend?<br />On Saturday I'm going to get the bus to town with my friends as usual and we'll probably<br />go to the gym, but on Sunday I'll be practicing my guitar most of the day as I'm playing<br />in a concert next Tuesday.<br />Francesca, what do you usually do at the weekend?<br />I usually meet my friends in the city centre on Saturdays and we spend all afternoon shopping<br />and chatting.<br />On Sunday mornings I go to see my grandmother.<br />What are you going to do this weekend?<br />On Saturday I'm going to get the bus to town with my friends as usual and we'll probably<br />go to the gym, but on Sunday I'll be practicing my guitar most of the day as I'm playing<br />in a concert next Tuesday.

1. （1） What does the woman usually do on Saturday afternoon?

   A . She does exercise. B . She goes shopping. C . She visits her grandma.
3. （2） What is the woman planning to do this Sunday?

   A . Visit her friends. B . Go to the city center. C . Prepare for a performance.

听材料，回答问题。

Shall we take a taxi to the airport?<br />Uh, if we go there by taxi, it might be quite expensive.<br />We still have a lot of time. Let's use the underground.<br />But it will take at least 15 minutes to go to the underground station by bus,<br />and there is only an hour left. We will be late for the plane.<br />What time is your watch now?<br />It is already 6.30.<br />Why? My watch is only 10 to 5. Oh, it might have stopped last night.<br />It seems that the taxi is the wise choice for us now.<br />Now hurry up, or we'll miss the plane.<br />Shall we take a taxi to the airport?<br />Uh, if we go there by taxi, it might be quite expensive.<br />We still have a lot of time. Let's use the underground.<br />But it will take at least 15 minutes to go to the underground station by bus,<br />and there is only an hour left. We will be late for the plane.<br />What time is your watch now?<br />It is already 6.30.<br />Why? My watch is only 10 to 5. Oh, it might have stopped last night.<br />It seems that the taxi is the wise choice for us now.<br />Now hurry up, or we'll miss the plane.<br />We will be late for the plane.<br />What time is your watch now?<br />It is already 6.30.<br />Why? My watch is only 10 to 5.<br />What time is your watch now?<br />It is already 6.30.<br />Why? My watch is only 10 to 5.<br />What time is your watch now?<br />It is already 6.30.

1. （1） When will the plane take off?

   A . At 4:50. B . At 6:30. C . At 7:30.
3. （2） How will the speakers go to the airport?

   A . By taxi. B . By underground. C . By bus.

听材料，回答问题。

How are you, Lucy? What's up?<br />Well, it's raining like mad outside and the weather report says it'll be windy later today.<br />So we can't go biking like we planned.<br />I thought we might watch the football game on TV this afternoon. What do you think?<br />Sounds like a good idea, but I'm going to take advantage of the weather and clean up my room.<br />You just gave me an idea, Jim. I think I'll do the same. My mum will be pleased.<br />And we can enjoy the football game later. Which team do you want to win?<br />I always like to choose State College, sometimes State Youth Team. What's your favourite?<br />My dad likes Saint Martins, so I've grown up as a fan of them.<br />How are you, Lucy? What's up?<br />Well, it's raining like mad outside and the weather report says it'll be windy later today.<br />So we can't go biking like we planned. I thought we might watch the football game on TV this afternoon. What do you think?<br />Sounds like a good idea, but I'm going to take advantage of the weather and clean up my room.<br />You just gave me an idea, Jim. I think I'll do the same. My mum will be pleased.<br />And we can enjoy the football game later. Which team do you want to win?<br />I always like to choose State College, sometimes State Youth Team. What's your favourite?<br />My dad likes Saint Martins, so I've grown up as a fan of them.

1. （1） What is the weather like now?

   A . Windy. B . Rainy. C . Cloudy.
3. （2） What will the woman do next?

   A . Watch a football game. B . Go biking with the man. C . Do some housework.
5. （3） Which team does the man support?

   A . St. Martins. B . State College. C . State Youth Team.

听材料，回答问题。

Good evening, Nick Robertson. You and your wife spent the whole of last year in the Antarctic.<br />What gave you the idea of doing such a thing?<br />I saw an article in a magazine about some couples who had been there. Both of us got interested.<br />Weren't you scared?<br />A bit. But before we left, we had a training course. It was tough, but taught us about surviving in sub-zero conditions.<br />The worst danger we discovered was falling into holes in ice.<br />Could you get in touch with the outside world there?<br />There was satellite communication equipment.<br />So didn't you see anyone else for a whole year?<br />Well, there was that time when we were having the usual canned food, and there was a funny noise.<br />Jill thought it was the wind, but it was getting closer.<br />Suddenly, the room was flooded with light from the window.<br />I opened the door and found a box in the snow.<br />I looked up and saw a plane flying away.<br />They were passing nearby, and someone told them that we were out there.<br />They dropped us a box with some fresh fruit and vegetables. It was a lovely surprise.<br />Good evening, Nick Robertson. You and your wife spent the whole of last year in the Antarctic.<br />What gave you the idea of doing such a thing?<br />I saw an article in a magazine about some couples who had been there. Both of us got interested.<br />Weren't you scared?<br />A bit, but before we left we had a training course.<br />It was tough, but taught us about surviving in sub-zero conditions.<br />The worst danger we discovered was falling into holes in ice.<br />Could you get in touch with the outside world there?<br />There was satellite communication equipment.<br />So didn't you see anyone else for a whole year?<br />Well, there was that time when we were having the usual canned food, and there was a funny noise.<br />Jill thought it was the wind, but it was getting closer.<br />Suddenly the room was flooded with light from the window.<br />I opened the door and found a box in the snow.<br />I looked up and saw a plane flying away.<br />They were passing nearby, and someone told them that we were out there.<br />They dropped us a box with some fresh fruit and vegetables.<br />It was a lovely surprise.

1. （1） What encouraged the man and his wife to go to the Antarctic?

   A . An article. B . A training course. C . A TV program.
3. （2） What was the worst danger according to the man?

   A . Living in extreme temperature. B . Coming across a terrible wind. C . Falling into ice holes.
5. （3） What caused the funny noise?

   A . The equipment. B . The plane. C . The wind.
7. （4） What was a surprise for the man and his wife?

   A . They got some fresh food. B . They could leave the Antarctic earlier. C . Someone was living out there near them.

听材料，回答问题。

And now it's time to find out what's on at the Art Center.<br />This week's entertainment starts on Monday with a play based on the novel Birds on the<br />Wing by author Philip Cruz.<br />Set on a Greek island in the last century, it tells a story of true love that succeeds<br />in the face of great difficulties.<br />Tuesday brings a dance workshop led by Diana Fransen.<br />This exciting new mix of exercise and dance is great fun.<br />The two hours will be over before you realize it.<br />There are only places for 20 people, so book now if you're interested.<br />The Matsuri drummers from Japan come to the Art Center on Wednesday.<br />If you think drumming is just a lot of loud noise, think again.<br />Their clothes and effects are amazing.<br />On Thursday, a famous band from England, directed by Leslie Agar, performs a concert<br />of popular pieces.<br />The jazz singer and guitarist Maddie Felix comes on Friday evening as part of her concert<br />tour to celebrate her new CD.<br />There are still a few tickets left, but hurry.<br />They're selling out fast.<br />To book tickets for any of these events, phone the box office on 714-170.<br />Or check out the website.<br />And now it's time to find out what's on at the Art Center.<br />This week's entertainment starts on Monday with a play based on the novel, Birds on the<br />Wing by author Philip Cruz.<br />Set on a Greek island in the last century, it tells a story of true love that succeeds<br />in the face of great difficulties.<br />Tuesday brings a dance workshop led by Diana Fransen.<br />This exciting new mix of exercise and dance is great fun.<br />The two hours will be over before you realize it.<br />There are only places for 20 people, so book now if you're interested.<br />The Matsuri drummers from Japan come to the Art Center on Wednesday.<br />If you think drumming is just a lot of loud noise, think again.<br />Their clothes and effects are amazing.<br />On Thursday, a famous band from England, directed by Leslie Agar, performs a concert<br />of popular pieces.<br />The jazz singer and guitarist Maddie Felix comes on Friday evening as part of her concert<br />tour to celebrate her new CD.<br />There are still a few tickets left, but hurry.<br />They're selling out fast.<br />To book tickets for any of these events, phone the box office on 714-170.<br />Or check out the website.

1. （1） What can people enjoy at the Arts Center on Monday?

   A . A dance performance. B . A play. C . A concert.
3. （2） What does the speaker say about the dance workshop?

   A . It will allow only 20 people to join. B . It will be led by Philip Cruise. C . It will last over two hours.
5. （3） Where are the drummers from?

   A . Greece. B . Japan. C . England.
7. （4） When will Maddie Felix come?

   A . On Wednesday. B . On Thursday. C . On Friday.