How will the man get to work?

morning Greg why are you at the bus stop so early I don't want to be late<br />again for work Mr. Atkins goes mad too bad you don't live close to the subway<br />you'd get there in no time come on get in I'll give you a ride

What course will the woman take?

So, are you going to join my Spanish course this year?<br />Well, I put my name down, but I've changed my mind.<br />A friend of mine is taking up photography and I think I'll join him.<br />I didn't have you down as the artistic type.

Where does the conversation take place?

My name is Larry Sinclair and I am staying in room 305 here.<br />I was wondering what time the shuttle bus leaves for the airport in the morning.<br />The first bus leaves at 6.30am and there is a bus every 15 minutes sir.

Who will be the next CEO?

Well, I heard the CEO, Mr. Matthew, is ready to retire, so Mr. Jackson will take his place.<br />Really? I wonder who the next CFO will be then.<br />Well, I would think that Mr. King is going to get the promotion since he has strong leadership skills.

What time did the man finish his work?

You look awful. Have you been studying all night?<br />Kind of. I got home at about nine, but I needed to relax a little. Then I got to work at about ten till the early hours.<br />I was done by midnight, but I stayed up watching a movie till half past two.

听材料，回答问题。

I love your new suit.<br />Thanks.<br />It was a birthday gift from my mother.<br />Do you think it's too formal though?<br />It depends.<br />What's the occasion?<br />I'm going to a job interview.<br />I could hardly go in beachwear, could I?<br />Definitely not.<br />But maybe I could wear jeans and a t-shirt.<br />I would feel more comfortable, that's for sure.<br />No way.<br />This suit is the best clothing for a job interview.<br />By the way, why do you want to change your job?<br />For a higher salary or for the position?<br />Actually, I'm looking for something new and challenging.<br />I love your new suit.<br />Thanks.<br />It was a birthday gift from my mother.<br />Do you think it's too formal though?<br />It depends.<br />What's the occasion?<br />I'm going to a job interview.<br />I could hardly go in beachwear, could I?<br />Definitely not.<br />But maybe I could wear jeans and a t-shirt.<br />I would feel more comfortable, that's for sure.<br />No way.<br />This suit is the best clothing for a job interview.<br />By the way, why do you want to change your job?<br />For a higher salary or for the position?<br />Actually, I'm looking for something new and challenging.

1. （1） What are the speakers talking about?

   A . Where to go on a vacation. B . How to choose a birthday gift. C . What to wear for a job interview.
3. （2） Why does the man want a new job?

   A . To try something new. B . To get a high position. C . To earn more money.

听材料，回答问题。

Hi Vernon, I was really impressed with the talk you gave at the staff meeting about the<br />National Production Conference that will be held next month.<br />Thanks, are you thinking about going to the event?<br />I think it would be good both to our company and you.<br />I'd love to go, but since it's held on a weekday I'm concerned about taking time off.<br />Do I have to use one of my vacation days?<br />No, because it's business related, but you will need a special form that your manager<br />must sign.<br />You should grab one from the HR office.<br />Hi Vernon, I was really impressed with the talk you gave at the staff meeting about the<br />National Production Conference that will be held next month.<br />Thanks, are you thinking about going to the event?<br />I think it would be good both to our company and you.<br />I'd love to go, but since it's held on a weekday I'm concerned about taking time off.<br />Do I have to use one of my vacation days?<br />No, because it's business related, but you will need a special form that your manager<br />must sign.<br />You should grab one from the HR office.

1. （1） What does the woman plan to do next month?

   A . Organize a meeting. B . Attend a conference. C . Take a vacation.
3. （2） Where can the woman get the special form?

   A . From her manager. B . From the man. C . From the HR office.
5. （3） What is the relationship between the speakers?

   A . Colleagues. B . Friends. C . Classmates.

听材料，回答问题。

Hello, this is Bruce Guerrero. I'm a subscriber of the Chicago Times. I'm calling to ask<br />you for another copy of today's paper. I got one this morning, but it was all wet from<br />the shower because it was dropped in the side yard beside the hallway.<br />I apologize for that. Our delivery person hasn't returned from his route yet. Why don't I deliver<br />it to you instead? It won't take long. Thank you, but I'd like to let you know that newspapers<br />have not been delivered to my hallway several times already. Would you ask your delivery<br />man to put it in the right place? Sure, no problem Mr. Guerrero. You live on<br />Scott Road, right? I'll be there within half an hour. I'll see you soon.<br />Hello, this is Bruce Guerrero. I'm a subscriber of the Chicago Times. I'm calling to ask you<br />for another copy of today's paper. I got one this morning, but it was all wet from the<br />shower because it was dropped in the side yard beside the hallway.<br />I apologize for that. Our delivery person hasn't returned from his route yet. Why don't I deliver<br />it to you instead? It won't take long. Thank you, but I'd like to let you know that newspapers<br />have not been delivered to my hallway several times already. Would you ask your delivery<br />man to put it in the right place? Sure, no problem Mr. Guerrero. You live on<br />Scott Road, right? I'll be there within half an hour. I'll see you soon.

1. （1） Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper?

   A . The delivery was delayed. B . His newspaper was damaged. C . He couldn't find the newspaper.
3. （2） Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put?

   A . In his yard. B . In his mailbox. C . In his hallway.
5. （3） What will the woman do next?

   A . Visit Bruce's place. B . Send an apology letter. C . Call the delivery person.

听材料，回答问题。

Since as long as I can remember, I've had problems making friends.<br />It's not that I wanted to fit in.<br />I just didn't like the kind of things that other kids liked.<br />You mean music, hobbies, clothes?<br />Yeah, all that stuff just seemed meaningless to me.<br />I didn't want to hang out with the cool kids.<br />I'm just not a cool kid and I don't want to be.<br />And do you think it's connected to your family background?<br />Oh, definitely.<br />My parents are really quiet and although there are four kids,<br />we live in a quiet household.<br />We read, we eat together, we're very respectful of each other's space<br />and we're just not into partying.<br />So do you see this as a problem at school?<br />Like when you're trying to make friends?<br />Um, a little bit.<br />It's not so much a problem.<br />More a feeling that I'm just very different.<br />Like when other teenagers are starting to go out,<br />I'm happier staying in and studying.<br />It's more a question of looking for similar people.<br />Wanting friends who have the same interests.<br />Friends like you, actually.<br />Since as long as I can remember, I've had problems making friends.<br />It's not that I wanted to fit in.<br />I just didn't like the kind of things that other kids liked.<br />You mean music, hobbies, clothes?<br />Yeah, all that stuff just seemed meaningless to me.<br />I didn't want to hang out with the cool kids.<br />I'm just not a cool kid and I don't want to be.<br />So you МУЗЫКА<br />and you fast food periodically?<br />Yeah, every once in a while.<br />Now, Sarah,<br />don't be stupid.<br />Shut up.<br />It's not so much a problem, more a feeling that I'm just very different.<br />Like when other teenagers are starting to go out, I'm happier staying in and studying.<br />It's more a question of looking for similar people, wanting friends who have the same interests.<br />Friends like you, actually.

1. （1） What causes the woman to have trouble making friends?

   A . Lack of social skills. B . Difference in interests. C . Unpopularity with other kids.
3. （2） What do we know about the girl's family?

   A . They enjoy a quiet life. B . They prefer a social lifestyle. C . They have a strict daily routine.
5. （3） How does the woman feel about her lifestyle?

   A . Comfortable. B . Upset. C . Lonely.
7. （4） What kind of friends does the girl want?

   A . Those who are easy-going. B . Those who are hard-working. C . Those who share similar hobbies.

听材料，回答问题。

Well, I'd love to share with you my musical tastes.<br />I've always been a huge fan of music.<br />My mom used to have so many CDs, tapes, and records.<br />So I could listen to all sorts of things, from classical music like Beethoven and Mozart<br />to 70s bands like Shack Attack.<br />I've always listened to electronic music and dance music.<br />It started when I was about 13 years old.<br />I used to go to parties for young people with my schoolmates, and I've just always been<br />into them.<br />One thing that I can't get into is country.<br />My sister is a big fan.<br />I just cannot get used to it.<br />If I look on my iPod now, a lot of the music that I listen to now, I probably listened<br />to back when I was four or five years old, with the exception of some of the dance tracks<br />which came in when I was a teenager.<br />So I'd like to say that I listened to a wide range of music, and I've got my mom to thank<br />for that.<br />Well, I'd love to share with you my musical tastes.<br />I've always been a huge fan of music.<br />My mom used to have so many CDs, tapes and records.<br />So I could listen to all sorts of things, from classical music like Beethoven and Mozart<br />to 70s bands like Shack Attack.<br />I've always listened to electronic music and dance music.<br />It started when I was about 13 years old.<br />I used to go to parties for young people with my schoolmates, and I've just always been<br />into them.<br />One thing that I can't get into is country.<br />My sister is a big fan.<br />I just cannot get used to it.<br />If I look on my iPod now, a lot of the music that I listen to now, I probably listened<br />to back when I was four or five years old, with the exception of some of the dance tracks<br />which came in when I was a teenager.<br />So I'd like to say that I listen to a wide range of music, and I've got my mom to thank<br />for that.

1. （1） What do we learn about the speaker's mother?

   A . She made a lot of records. B . She had a varied taste in music. C . She once worked in the field of music.
3. （2） What kind of music does the speaker hate?

   A . Classical music. B . Country music. C . Dance music.
5. （3） Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music?

   A . Her mom. B . Her sister. C . Her schoolmate.