Where is the man going?

I'd like to book a flight from New York to London at around 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.<br />One moment, please.<br />Okay.<br />We've got a non-stop flight leaving Kennedy at 9.25.<br />Alright.<br />One single ticket, first class, please.

 What are the speakers talking about?

Did you hear the news?<br />Jim is retiring.<br />Yeah, I heard his doctor told him to retire immediately.<br />He needs to stop working to take care of himself.<br />That's so sad.<br />I'm going to miss him.

 What does the man intend to do?

What's up? You look down.<br />I've got piles of papers to type, but I type so slowly.<br />Come on. What are friends for? I can do it for you.<br />Really? How kind you are to help me out.

 What is the man doing?

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the global theater?<br />Yes, it's right at the end of this street, but not within walking distance.<br />I suggest you take the number 6 bus across the street.<br />Oh, I see the bus stop over there, thanks.

 What does the man want to know?

Can you tell me the meaning of piece of cake?<br />What about easy as pie?<br />Neither is about dessert.<br />They are similar in meaning to no problem.<br />Well, have you ever made a pie?<br />There is nothing easy about it.

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I thought your flight would arrive two hours ago.<br />What took so long?<br />Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?<br />I didn't hear anything about a delay.<br />I thought everything was running on time.<br />What happened?<br />We got on the plane on time,<br />but then we were held up for almost two hours due to an unknown problem.<br />That's too bad.<br />Have you had anything to eat?<br />I managed to get a sandwich on the plane.<br />How about you?<br />I've had nothing but a cup of coffee.<br />I'm starving.<br />Let's get out of here and find a restaurant.<br />I thought your flight would arrive two hours ago.<br />What took so long?<br />Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?<br />I didn't hear anything about a delay.<br />I thought everything was running on time.<br />What happened?<br />We got on the plane on time,<br />but then we were held up for almost two hours due to an unknown problem.<br />That's too bad.<br />Have you had anything to eat?<br />I managed to get a sandwich on the plane.<br />How about you?<br />I've had nothing but a cup of coffee.<br />I'm starving.<br />Let's get out of here and find a restaurant.

1. （1） What happened to the woman's flight?

   A . It failed to take off on time. B . It was called off without notice. C . It arrived about two hours earlier.
3. （2） Where does the conversation probably take place?

   A . In a restaurant. B . On a plane. C . At the airport.

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Hello, Victoria Hotel. Can I help you?<br />Hello. I'd like to make a reservation for July the 1st through the 4th.<br />I'm... I'm checking out on the morning of the 4th.<br />Okay. Would you like a single room, a double room, or a twin room?<br />I'd like a double room. What's the rate?<br />We have only two double rooms available. One is $180.<br />And the other $200.<br />Why are the prices different?<br />Well, they're both standard double rooms, but the $200 room faces the garden.<br />Okay, I see.<br />Hello, Victoria Hotel. Can I help you?<br />Hello. I'd like to make a reservation for July the 1st through the 4th.<br />I'm... I'm checking out on the morning of the 4th.<br />Okay. Would you like a single room, a double room, or a twin room?<br />I'd like a double room. What's the rate?<br />We have only two double rooms available. One is $180.<br />And the other $200.<br />Why are the prices different?<br />Well, they're both standard double rooms, but the $200 room faces the garden.<br />Okay, I see.

1. （1） How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel?

   A . For two nights. B . For three nights. C . For four nights.
3. （2） Why are the prices for the two double rooms different?

   A . The rooms have different views. B . The rooms are different in size. C . The rooms are of different shapes.

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Hi, Lorna. You seem busy.<br />Oh, hi. You can't imagine what I have to finish by next Monday.<br />The English Literature course is so difficult.<br />I have to read two novels by next Monday and compare them<br />in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.<br />So I suppose you don't want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday?<br />I'd love to, but there's no way.<br />I'm already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week<br />and missed a few lessons. It's okay for you.<br />You seem to have loads of free time.<br />I guess we just don't have as much academic work as you.<br />My college life is interesting compared with yours.<br />There are varieties of live performances as an art major.<br />Yes, I'm bored with the life of reading and writing every day now.<br />Hey, why don't we stop talking? Just work now.<br />If you have finished everything by the 16th,<br />we could go to that new play by the University Theatre Group.<br />Okay, I'll try. And I don't want to miss the student party on the 28th,<br />so I'd better get working.<br />Hi, Lorna. You seem busy.<br />Oh, hi. You can't imagine what I have to finish by next Monday.<br />The English Literature course is so difficult.<br />I have to read two novels by next Monday and compare them<br />in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.<br />So I suppose you don't want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday?<br />I'd love to, but there's no way.<br />I'm already behind with my writing class,<br />because I had a cold for a week and missed a few lessons.<br />It's okay for you. You seem to have loads of free time.<br />I guess we just don't have as much academic work as you.<br />My college life is interesting compared with yours.<br />There are varieties of live performances as an art major.<br />Yes, I'm bored with the life of reading and writing every day now.<br />Hey, why don't we stop talking? Just work now.<br />If you have finished everything by the 16th,<br />we could go to that new play by the University Theatre Group.<br />Okay, I'll try.<br />And I don't want to miss the student party on the 28th,<br />so I'd better get working.<br />I don't want to miss the student party on the 28th,<br />so I'd better get working.

1. （1） When is the woman supposed to finish her essay?

   A . By this Saturday. B . By next Monday. C . By next Friday.
3. （2） Why is the woman behind with her writing class?

   A . She was ill. B . The course is too difficult. C . She is busy with her reading task.
5. （3） What does the man think of his college life?

   A . Busy. B . Boring. C . Colorful.
7. （4） What is the woman probably going to do on the 28th?

   A . Visit an exhibition. B . Attend a party. C . Watch a play.

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There are several 24-hour convenience stores in our neighborhood, and there is a park to your<br />right. You can meet a lot of our neighbors there. They're all very friendly.<br />Can I jog there? Yes, but I suggest that you go to the high school behind your apartment.<br />It has more room. Thank you for telling me. By the way, before I came here, Brian told me to try<br />some traditional British food. Where can I find it? There's a big night market.<br />Great. I can hardly wait to visit it. Another question. Is there a library around? I need to<br />collect some information for my business. We have a small library at our community center.<br />That's wonderful. Thank you for showing me around. I guess what I need now is a map of the city.<br />No problem. You can get them at the bookstore around the corner. Let's go.<br />There are several 24-hour convenience stores in our neighborhood,<br />and there is a park to your right. You can meet a lot of our neighbors there. They're all very<br />friendly. Can I jog there? Yes, but I suggest that you go to the high school behind your apartment.<br />It has more room. Thank you for telling me. By the way, before I came here,<br />Brian told me to try some traditional British food. Where can I find it?<br />There's a big night market. Great. I can hardly wait to visit it. Another question.<br />Is there a library around? I need to collect some information for my business.<br />We have a small library at our community center.<br />That's wonderful. Thank you for showing me around. I guess what I need now is a map of the city.<br />No problem. You can get them at the bookstore around the corner. Let's go.

1. （1） What is the man doing?

   A . Introducing the woman to his neighbors. B . Giving the woman advice on how to find a flat. C . Showing the woman around the neighborhood.
3. （2） What is the woman eager to do?

   A . Visit the night market. B . Jog in the high school. C . Shop in convenience stores.
5. （3） Why does the woman look for a library?

   A . To get some information. B . To find a map of the city. C . To borrow some books.
7. （4） Where will the speakers go next?

   A . To a restaurant. B . To a bookstore. C . To a park.

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Good afternoon everyone, I'm here to offer you some tips on public speaking.<br />One of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long.<br />It doesn't matter if your entire speech is good and the audience come away with information<br />that will change their lives.<br />If you talk too long, they will leave saying that speaker just wouldn't quit.<br />Don't let this happen to you.<br />Say what you have to say and sit down.<br />Before you do, give them a well thought out closing.<br />The last thing you say is generally what the audience remembers most.<br />Just like you're opening, your closing doesn't have to be humorous.<br />It could be challenging, thoughtful, or it could retell your point in a different way.<br />Please, at some time during your talk, ask the audience to do something.<br />Many a great talk goes no further than the walls of the meeting room because the audience<br />isn't moved to action.<br />If you haven't asked them to do something by now, the closing is your last chance.<br />Good afternoon everyone, I'm here to offer you some tips on public speaking.<br />One of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long.<br />It doesn't matter if your entire speech is good and the audience come away with information<br />that will change their lives.<br />If you talk too long, they will leave saying that speaker just wouldn't quit.<br />Don't let this happen to you.<br />Say what you have to say and sit down.<br />Before you do, give them a well thought out closing.<br />The last thing you say is generally what the audience remembers most.<br />Just like you're opening, your closing doesn't have to be humorous.<br />It could be challenging, thoughtful, or it could retell your point in a different way.<br />Please, at some time during your talk, ask the audience to do something.<br />Many a great talk goes no further than the walls of the meeting room<br />because the audience isn't moved to action.<br />If you haven't asked them to do something by now, the closing is your last chance.

1. （1） What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman?

   A . Talking too loudly. B . Speaking too fast. C . Saying too much.
3. （2） Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned?

   A . It's usually the most remembered part. B . It's the last chance to make your point. C . It's as important as the opening words.
5. （3） What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech?

   A . Show a good sense of humor. B . Motivate the audience to act. C . Meet challenges with courage.