What is the weather like now?

Would you like to go for a run together?<br />Seriously?<br />Look how dark it is.<br />It may start raining any minute.<br />I know, but I love running in such weather.<br />I hate the strong sunshine.<br />Then I will take a rain check.

 When will the man arrive at the party?

What time does the party start?<br />It starts at 9 o'clock.<br />I think I'll arrive half an hour late<br />because I have to work late today.

 What does the man plan to do?

How may I help you?<br />I am shopping for a pair of sports shoes.<br />Where is the footwear department?<br />Oh, it's there. Just opposite the lift.<br />Thank you.

 What was Tom doing just now?

Watch out, Mom! I dropped a plate, and it broke into pieces on the floor.<br />I should have just cleared the table instead of washing the dishes.<br />Tom, what's done is done. Now let's clean it up.

 Where does the conversation probably take place?

Did you get some gas for the car?<br />Oh, I forgot. We'd better get some on our way back.<br />Shall we get something to eat outside the theater now?<br />I'm not hungry now. Let's go for a midnight dinner after the play.

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Hello, Mary speaking.<br />Hi, Mary. This is Jack. I called you yesterday, but you were not at home.<br />Didn't your sister Jenny tell you?<br />No, she probably forgot. She is busy preparing for her exams these days.<br />I tried your cell phone, but you didn't answer.<br />Actually, I didn't have my cell phone with me. Anyway, what did you want to tell me?<br />I wanted to invite you to dinner on Saturday. So, do you have any plans then?<br />No, not at all. See you then.<br />Hello, Mary speaking.<br />Hi, Mary. This is Jack. I called you yesterday, but you were not at home.<br />Didn't your sister Jenny tell you?<br />No, she probably forgot. She is busy preparing for her exams these days.<br />I tried your cell phone, but you didn't answer.<br />Actually, I didn't have my cell phone with me. Anyway, what did you want to tell me?<br />I wanted to invite you to dinner on Saturday. So, do you have any plans then?<br />No, not at all. See you then.<br />Thank you.

1. （1） What did Jenny forget to do?

   A . Tell the woman about the man's call. B . Make an appointment with the man. C . Take her cellphone with her.
3. （2） What will the woman do on Saturday?

   A . Go and visit Jenny. B . Have dinner with the man. C . Make a phone call to her sister.

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What's this supposed to be?<br />It's my new bookcase. I just have to put it together.<br />Why didn't you buy one which was ready?<br />I like making things.<br />I know, but this is a lot of work. Is it worth it?<br />Of course. I saved $60.<br />Wow! I had no idea.<br />You know what? The next thing I want to make is a car.<br />What? You're crazy.<br />I'm very serious.<br />What's this supposed to be?<br />It's my new bookcase. I just have to put it together.<br />Why didn't you buy one which was ready?<br />I like making things.<br />I know, but this is a lot of work. Is it worth it?<br />Of course. I saved $60.<br />Wow! I had no idea.<br />You know what? The next thing I want to make is a car.<br />What? You're crazy.<br />I'm very serious.

1. （1） What do we know about the man?

   A . He is crazy about cars. B . He loves making things. C . He paid $60 for the bookcase.
3. （2） What does the man do in the end?

   A . He makes a future plan. B . He tells a joke. C . He asks the woman for help.

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Liza, I've heard that you want to move into a homestay, family.<br />Yes. I've been staying with my aunt.<br />But my cousin is arriving from Brisbane.<br />And my aunt needs a room for him.<br />No wonder.<br />When would you like to move out from your aunt's house?<br />My cousin arrives on November 18th.<br />So I'd better be out next Friday.<br />Is that the 17th of November?<br />That's right. Just a week from today.<br />How long have you been in Australia?<br />A year in Adelaide and half a year in Sydney.<br />I prefer Sydney. I've got many friends here.<br />What are you studying now?<br />I was studying general English in Adelaide.<br />And now I'm doing academic English.<br />Because I'm trying to get into medicine next year.<br />Sounds good. But it will take you a long time.<br />Liza, I've heard that you want to move into a homestay, family.<br />Yes. I've been staying with my aunt.<br />But my cousin is arriving from Brisbane.<br />And my aunt needs a room for him.<br />No wonder.<br />When would you like to move out from your aunt's house?<br />My cousin arrives on November 18th.<br />So I'd better be out next Friday.<br />Is that the 17th of November?<br />That's right. Just a week from today.<br />How long have you been in Australia?<br />A year in Adelaide and half a year in Sydney.<br />I prefer Sydney. I've got many friends here.<br />What are you studying now?<br />I was studying general English in Adelaide.<br />And now I'm doing academic English.<br />Because I'm trying to get into medicine next year.<br />Sounds good. But it will take you a long time.

1. （1） What is the date today?

   A . November 1st. B . November 8th. C . November 10th.
3. （2） Where is Liza now?

   A . In Brisbane. B . In Adelaide. C . In Sydney.
5. （3） What is Liza studying now?

   A . Academic English. B . Medicine. C . General English.

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Josie, do you remember Jerry in my office?<br />Yeah, I have seen him before at your party, and you have told me something about him.<br />He left last week.<br />Left? Really? Do you know why?<br />He didn't come in by Tuesday.<br />So on Tuesday afternoon, I called to see whether he was off the day or he was sick.<br />And what did he say?<br />No answer.<br />I talked to my boss, and it seems that he tried to call Jerry in the morning before me,<br />but he couldn't get through either.<br />Strange.<br />Anyway, by the end of the day, Jerry sent an email explaining everything.<br />An email? So why did he leave?<br />Well, he found a new job last month, but he forgot to tell us about it.<br />You're joking. How can anyone do that?<br />No answer.<br />Josie, do you remember Jerry in my office?<br />Yeah, I have seen him before at your party, and you have told me something about him.<br />He left last week.<br />Left? Really? Do you know why?<br />He didn't come in by Tuesday.<br />So on Tuesday afternoon, I called to see whether he was off the day or he was sick.<br />And what did he say?<br />No answer.<br />I talked to my boss, and it seems that he tried to call Jerry in the morning before me,<br />but he couldn't get through either.<br />Strange.<br />Anyway, by the end of the day, Jerry sent an email explaining everything.<br />An email? So why did he leave?<br />Well, he found a new job last month, but he forgot to tell us about it.<br />You're joking. How can anyone do that?

1. （1） When did the man's boss call Jerry?

   A . In the morning. B . In the afternoon. C . In the evening.
3. （2） How did Jerry explain everything?

   A . Over the phone. B . By e-mail. C . In person.
5. （3） Why did Jerry fail to come to the office on Tuesday?

   A . He was sick. B . He was off the day. C . He was working somewhere else.
7. （4） How does the woman sound in the end?

   A . Excited. B . Happy. C . Surprised.

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Well, my name is Alice, and recently I've finished a tour, which is not the type of<br />thing I'd usually go for.<br />But because we won it, we didn't have to pay anything.<br />We didn't get off to a good start though, because the bus from the airport to the hotel<br />was awful.<br />It took ages.<br />The trip was all-inclusive, so all drinks and meals were included in the price.<br />The drinks were fantastic.<br />The hotel food was either tasteless or too hot, but the waiters were all friendly and<br />knowledgeable at least.<br />James decided he wanted to take a trip to a museum, so I went along.<br />Actually, I didn't really like it.<br />It was not as good as I expected.<br />I surely preferred being near the ocean.<br />The beach was amazing, and I went there several times.<br />In the second week, James went off on his own into the mountains, but I stayed in the<br />hotel.<br />I once tried going on an elephant ride, but it was terrible.<br />Elephants frightened me, so I gave up.<br />The two weeks went by so quickly.<br />We got back last night, and all in all, I think it was a great trip, really relaxing.<br />I'm so glad we entered the competition.<br />Well, my name is Alice, and recently I've finished a tour, which is not the type of<br />thing I'd usually go for.<br />But because we won it, we didn't have to pay anything.<br />We didn't get off to a good start, though, because the bus from the airport to the hotel<br />was awful.<br />It took ages.<br />The trip was all-inclusive, so all drinks and meals were included in the price.<br />The drinks were fantastic.<br />The hotel food was either tasteless or too hot, but the waiters were all friendly and<br />knowledgeable at least.<br />James decided he wanted to take a trip to a museum, so I went along.<br />Actually, I didn't really like it.<br />It was not as good as I expected.<br />I surely preferred being near the ocean.<br />The beach was amazing, and I went there several times.<br />In the second week, James went off on his own into the mountains, but I stayed in the<br />hotel.<br />I once tried going on an elephant ride, but it was terrible.<br />Elephants frightened me, so I gave up.<br />The two weeks went by so quickly.<br />We got back last night, and all in all, I think it was a great trip, really relaxing.<br />I'm so glad we entered the competition.

1. （1） Why did the speaker go on the tour?

   A . It was the prize of a competition. B . James asked her to go with him. C . It was her travel plan.
3. （2） What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

   A . The drinks. B . The food. C . The waiters.
5. （3） How did the speaker find the trip to the museum?

   A . Disappointing. B . Amazing. C . Frightening.
7. （4） What did the speaker do in the second week?

   A . She climbed the mountains. B . She rode an elephant. C . She relaxed in the hotel.