What is the woman doing?

Hello there. Can I help you with your bags?<br />Sure. I have a couple more up in the room. Can you look after them and call me a taxi<br />please?<br />Certainly ma'am.

 Where does this conversation probably take place?

Luke, hurry up! The school bus will be arriving in five minutes.<br />You can't miss it or you'll be late for the exam today.<br />It's okay, Mum. The driver knows it, so he will make sure everybody is on board.

 Why does the woman give the call?

Good afternoon, Park Dental Associates. Can I help you?<br />Good afternoon. I'd like to see Dr. Bryant at 9am on Friday, please.<br />I'm sorry. Dr. Bryant's schedule is full on that day. Can I fit you in on Saturday?<br />Yes, that's fine.

 What is the conversation mainly about?

Bring your umbrella to work today. It looks like there is going to be a storm.<br />I have my raincoat in the car, so I am not worried.<br />Okay, but also remember to drive slowly if it starts to rain.

 How does the woman feel about flight?

How was your trip? Is everything alright?<br />We waited for a long time before the plane took off and the seat made me uncomfortable.<br />Now I just want to go to my bed and get some rest.

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I'd like a ticket to the fair, please.<br />Okay. This is an entrance ticket only. If you'd like to go to the petting zoo or the<br />horse ride, there will be an extra fee.<br />How much do those cost?<br />The petting zoo is $2 and the horse ride is $3.<br />I'll buy a ticket to the petting zoo as well, please.<br />Your total comes to $7.<br />Do you take credit cards?<br />No, we take cash only.<br />Okay, here you go.<br />I'd like a ticket to the fair, please.<br />Okay. This is an entrance ticket only. If you'd like to go to the petting zoo or the<br />horse ride, there will be an extra fee.<br />How much do those cost?<br />The petting zoo is $2 and the horse ride is $3.<br />I'll buy a ticket to the petting zoo as well, please.<br />Your total comes to $7.<br />Do you take credit cards?<br />No, we take cash only.<br />Okay, here you go.

1. （1） How much does an entrance ticket cost?

   A . Two dollars. B . Five dollars. C . Seven dollars.
3. （2） In what way does the woman pay?

   A . By cheque. B . In cash. C . By credit card.

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How's your French coming along? Are you still practicing daily?<br />Yeah, one hour a day. It's improved from greetings to basic conversations.<br />Great! Could you recommend any apps?<br />Well, there's one named On Provence. And I listen to local news sometimes, but nothing<br />beats chatting with people at the local French café.<br />And it is handy in France too, right?<br />Absolutely! By engaging myself in the culture, I'll truly become a part of the local community.<br />It's important to have a genuine experience rather than just being a tourist.<br />That sounds amazing! I'm planning to visit Paris next year too. Maybe I should start learning French as well.<br />Definitely!<br />How's your French coming along? Are you still practicing daily?<br />Yeah, one hour a day. It's improved from greetings to basic conversations.<br />Great! Could you recommend any apps?<br />Well, there's one named On Provence. And I listen to local news sometimes, but nothing beats chatting<br />with people at the local French café. And it is handy in France too, right?<br />Absolutely! By engaging myself in the culture, I'll truly become a part of the local community.<br />It's important to have a genuine experience rather than just being a tourist.<br />That sounds amazing! I'm planning to visit Paris next year too. Maybe I should start learning French<br />as well.<br />Definitely!

1. （1） What's the best language study method according to the man?

   A . Using an app. B . Listening to news. C . Speaking with local people.
3. （2） What does the man value most?

   A . Touring the country. B . Exploring local cafes. C . Getting involved in the culture.

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Hello, my name is Christina. I'm just stopping by to bring you some cookies and introduce<br />myself.<br />Hi, Christina. I'm Bryce. It's very nice to meet you. Please come in.<br />Sure.<br />Thank you for the cookies. Would you like something to drink?<br />Water is fine. Thank you.<br />Here you go. Take a seat.<br />So, where were you living before?<br />My husband and I were living in Nebraska, but he got a job out here, so that's why we moved.<br />I've never been to the West Coast before. I love Washington so far.<br />I've been in Washington for ten years now. I was born in Texas and came here for college.<br />I've stayed ever since.<br />What do you do for work?<br />I'm a computer programmer. It's a good job, but my real passion in life is making furniture.<br />That's interesting. I do a lot of painting in my spare time, although I'm a banker during the day.<br />Hello, my name is Christina. I'm just stopping by to bring you some cookies and introduce myself.<br />Hi, Christina. I'm Bryce. It's very nice to meet you. Please come in.<br />Sure.<br />Thank you for the cookies. Would you like something to drink?<br />Water is fine. Thank you.<br />Here you go. Take a seat. So, where were you living before?<br />My husband and I were living in Nebraska, but he got a job out here, so that's why we moved.<br />I've never been to the West Coast before. I love Washington so far.<br />I've been in Washington for ten years now. I was born in Texas and came here for college.<br />I've stayed ever since.<br />What do you do for work?<br />I'm a computer programmer. It's a good job, but my real passion in life is making furniture.<br />That's interesting. I do a lot of painting in my spare time, although I'm a banker during the day.

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

   A . Neighbors. B . Husband and wife. C . Interviewer and interviewee.
3. （2） Where did the man go to college?

   A . In Washington. B . In Texas. C . In Nebraska.
5. （3） What is the woman's job?

   A . She is an artist. B . She is a banker. C . She is a computer programmer.

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Hello, this is Pamela. I'd like to see the apartment you advertised.<br />Hello, Pamela. I'm free whenever you come.<br />Sounds good. Oh, I'm satisfied with the pictures you put up there, but I think I'd better have a look.<br />Of course. The former renter just moved out yesterday, so I haven't cleaned it yet.<br />The house I live in now is due in ten days.<br />In that case, I will have the room cleaned tomorrow afternoon.<br />Great. By the way, are there any shopping centres nearby?<br />Yes. It's about five minutes walk. Underground and bus station are quite near too.<br />Cool. Is the house well furnished? And is that in good condition?<br />Yeah. And I will check all the equipment before you move in.<br />Thank you very much. You know, it's annoying if something often breaks.<br />Don't worry, Madam.<br />Okay. I'll call you later.<br />Hello, this is Pamela. I'd like to see the apartment you advertised.<br />Hello, Pamela. I'm free whenever you come.<br />Good. No problem.<br />Thank you.<br />I will call you in a minute.<br />Good.<br />Thank you very much.<br />Alright.<br />See you in a bit.<br />Oh, wow.<br />tomorrow afternoon. Great! By the way, are there any shopping centres nearby?<br />Yes, it's about five minutes walk. Underground and bus station are quite near too.<br />Cool! Is the house well furnished? And is that in good condition?<br />Yeah, and I will check all the equipment before you move in.<br />Thank you very much! You know, it's annoying if something often breaks.<br />Don't worry, madam.<br />Okay, I'll call you later.

1. （1） How did the woman know about the apartment?

   A . From a friend. B . From the former renter. C . From an advertisement.
3. （2） When will the apartment be cleaned?

   A . On tomorrow afternoon. B . In five days. C . In ten days.
5. （3） What does the man think of the apartment?

   A . It isn't furnished. B . It's quite convenient. C . It's in need of repair.
7. （4） What may annoy the woman?

   A . Moving house. B . Something often goes wrong. C . Walking a long way to buy things.

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On September 16, 2021, a group of ordinary people blasted off into space on the first<br />space mission with no professional astronauts.<br />The mission, called Inspiration 4, was the idea of a billionaire Jared Isaacman, who<br />paid the company SpaceX to arrange the flight.<br />He's a pilot who has flown different kinds of airplanes.<br />Mr. Isaacman decided to use the trip to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.<br />Haley Arsenault, 29, was a cancer patient at St. Jude when she was a child. Ms. Arsenault works<br />at St. Jude as a physician's assistant, helping patients and assisting doctors.<br />She is the youngest American to fly into orbit.<br />The capsule has room for four crew members. Mr. Isaacman's company held a contest to fill one<br />of the spots. The position was won by Dr. C. N. Proctor, a college professor who was nearly<br />chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009. The Inspiration 4 mission orbited 360 miles,<br />575 kilometers above the Earth. That was about 93 miles higher than the International Space Station.<br />On September 16, 2021, a group of ordinary people blasted off into space<br />on the first space mission with no professional astronauts. The mission, called Inspiration 4,<br />was the idea of a billionaire Jared Isaacman, who paid the company SpaceX to arrange the flight.<br />He's a pilot who has flown different kinds of airplanes. Mr. Isaacman decided to use the trip<br />to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hayley Arsenault, 29,<br />was a cancer patient at St. Jude when she was a child. Ms. Arsenault works at St. Jude as a<br />physician's assistant, helping patients and assisting doctors. She is the youngest American<br />to fly into orbit. The capsule has room for four crew members. Mr. Isaacman's company<br />held a contest to fill one of the spots. The position was won by Dr. C. N. Proctor,<br />a college professor who was nearly chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009. The Inspiration 4 mission<br />orbited 360 miles, 575 kilometers above the Earth. That was about 93 miles higher than<br />the International Space Station.

1. （1） Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission?

   A . To raise funds. B . To do research. C . To realize his dream.
3. （2） What do we know about Haley Arceneaux?

   A . She had cancer at 29. B . She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009. C . She is the youngest American in space.
5. （3） What does Sian Proctor do?

   A . He's a doctor. B . He's a teacher. C . He's an astronaut.
7. （4） Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission?

   A . 93 miles above the Earth. B . 360 miles above the Earth. C . 575 miles above the Earth.