Which animal is in the field?

What is in that field over there? I think it is a sheep.<br />I see it. No, it's actually a cow. I wish we would see a horse. I've always wanted to ride one.

 Who got a promotion?

Henry, I've got good news to share. My boss offered me a promotion and I took it.<br />Are you serious, Emily?<br />Yes, I am really excited.<br />That's great. Congratulations!<br />You have no idea how happy I am for you.<br />I believe you are the best choice for that promotion.<br />I heard Liza would be promoted to the head of your department before.<br />Thank you.

 What did Tim dislike about his last job?

Hi, Tim. I heard you've changed your job. Why?<br />Well, I didn't mind being a truck driver, but I hated the long trips away from home.<br />The garage where I'm working now is just five minutes away.

Why couldn't the man understand the woman's aunt?

Is that your aunt? I could not understand her. She speaks with an unusual accent.<br />Yes, her father was in the army, so she lived in lots of different countries while growing up. She speaks many different languages, too.

What should the man's son do according to the woman?

My son has started to learn taking photos lately. He seems to spend a lot of time alone doing it.<br />Maybe you should encourage him to join a photography club so he can learn and make new friends at the same time.

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Tell me about the basketball match, John.<br />Well, our team played well.<br />We scored lots of points.<br />Then I fell and hurt my leg.<br />But I carried on playing.<br />The other team was really better than us, though.<br />So did you lose?<br />No, because in the final seconds,<br />I managed to get the ball,<br />jump up to the basket, and score.<br />That meant we'd won.<br />I thought my team might carry me off the gym like a hero,<br />but they didn't, so I was a bit disappointed.<br />Well, maybe next time.<br />Tell me about the basketball match, John.<br />Well, our team played well.<br />We scored lots of points.<br />Then I fell and hurt my leg.<br />But I carried on playing.<br />The other team was really better than us, though.<br />So did you lose?<br />No, because in the final seconds,<br />I managed to get the ball,<br />jump up to the basket, and score.<br />That meant we'd won.<br />I thought my team might carry me off the gym like a hero,<br />but they didn't, so I was a bit disappointed.<br />Well, maybe next time.

1. （1） What happened to the boy in the basketball match?

   A . He injured his leg. B . He failed to score the ball. C . He left the match half way.
3. （2） Why was the boy disappointed?

   A . His team lost the match. B . He performed badly in the match. C . His teammates didn't treat him as a hero.

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Do you know the painting by Edward Munch called The Scream?<br />Yes, it was sold at an auction. Guess at what price?<br />I remember a painting by Van Gogh sold at a record high 82.5 million many years ago.<br />Then Munch's The Scream achieved another milestone. It was sold at $119.9 million.<br />And here it says the previous record is held by a painting by Picasso at $106.5 million.<br />Does that mean the world is attaching greater significance to fine art?<br />Not necessarily. These paintings have already become an icon,<br />but their commercial value changes depending on the market, the campaign, personal taste, etc.<br />Do you know the painting by Edward Munch called The Scream?<br />Yes, it was sold at an auction. Guess at what price?<br />I remember a painting by Van Gogh sold at a record high 82.5 million many years ago.<br />Then Munch's The Scream achieved another milestone. It was sold at $119.9 million.<br />And here it says the previous record is held by a painting by Picasso at $106.5 million.<br />Does that mean the world is attaching greater significance to fine art?<br />Not necessarily. These paintings have already become an icon,<br />but their commercial value changes depending on the market, the campaign, personal taste, etc.<br />Thank you for watching.

1. （1） At what price was The Scream sold?

   A . 82.5 million dollars. B . 106.5 million dollars. C . 119.9 million dollars.
3. （2） What does the woman say about the paintings?

   A . Their commercial value always changes. B . They're becoming more valuable than before. C . They get much appreciation from personal collectors.

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Good morning. I am a rental agency. How can I help?<br />Oh, hello. I'm ringing about some problems with my apartment.<br />What are the problems you found?<br />Well, the first thing is the fridge. The seal on the door is loose.<br />We have a small child and need to keep milk cool, so we need to get that done straight away.<br />Okay. That's the fridge for immediate repair.<br />And there's a little problem with the gas, water heater.<br />Uh-huh.<br />The switch is broken. It's not serious, and we can still use it, but, you know,<br />sometimes we are just so cold when taking a shower, if it is out of order.<br />If you can send somebody over in the next couple of weeks or so, that'd be great.<br />Okay. I've got that.<br />We will send people to solve your problems next Tuesday.<br />Good morning. I am a rental agency. How can I help?<br />Oh, hello. I'm ringing about some problems with my apartment.<br />What are the problems you found?<br />Well, the first thing is the fridge. The seal on the door is loose.<br />We have a small child and need to keep milk cool, so we need to get that done straight away.<br />Okay. That's the fridge for immediate repair.<br />And there's a little problem with the gas, water heater.<br />Uh-huh.<br />The switch is broken. It's not serious, and we can still use it, but, you know,<br />sometimes we are just so cold when taking a shower, if it is out of order.<br />If you can send somebody over in the next couple of weeks or so, that'd be great.<br />Okay. I've got that.<br />We will send people to solve your problems next Tuesday.

1. （1） Where does the conversation take place probably?

   A . In an apartment. B . In a shop. C . On the phone.
3. （2） What needs to be dealt with first?

   A . The switch B . The fridge. C . The water heater.
5. （3） What's wrong with the gas water heater?

   A . It can't be used. B . Its seal is broken. C . It is out of order sometimes.
7. （4） When will the Agency send people to solve the problems?

   A . Next Tuesday. B . This Tuesday C . Next Thursday.

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I can't wait for mom and dad to come back from America.<br />I hope they buy me those trainers I wanted.<br />They'll probably get me a t-shirt as usual instead of the sunglasses I asked for.<br />Probably.<br />What time are they arriving?<br />They were leaving at ten this morning.<br />Well, they should be here about seven.<br />The journey takes about eight hours.<br />Our neighbors couldn't go to collect them, so grandpa is going.<br />I hope he'll be okay.<br />He always gets lost.<br />Grandma is going to wait here with us.<br />Good.<br />She can help us clean the house.<br />Good idea.<br />I'll do the bathroom, and you do the bedrooms, and we'll ask if she can tidy the living<br />room.<br />That's easy.<br />We can do the kitchen together.<br />That's not a problem.<br />We only have to fill the fridge with food.<br />I washed the dishes, and you cleaned the floor last night.<br />Great.<br />I can't wait for mom and dad to come back from America.<br />I hope they buy me those trainers I wanted.<br />They'll probably get me a t-shirt as usual instead of the sunglasses I asked for.<br />Really?<br />What time are they arriving?<br />They were leaving at ten this morning.<br />Well, they should be here about seven.<br />The journey takes about eight hours.<br />Our neighbors couldn't go to collect them, so grandpa is going.<br />I hope he'll be okay.<br />He always gets lost.<br />Grandma is going to wait here with us.<br />Good.<br />She can help us clean the house.<br />Good idea.<br />I'll do the bathroom, and you do the bedrooms, and we'll ask if she can tidy the living<br />room.<br />That's easy.<br />We can do the kitchen together.<br />That's not a problem.<br />We only have to fill the fridge with food.<br />I washed the dishes, and you cleaned the floor last night.<br />Great.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.

1. （1） What does the man think his parents will buy him?

   A . A pair of trainers. B . A pair of sunglasses. C . A T-shirt.
3. （2） Who went to pick up the speakers' parents?

   A . Their neighbor. B . Their grandpa. C . Their grandma.
5. （3） Which room will the man clean?

   A . The bathroom. B . The living room. C . The bedrooms.
7. （4） What will the speakers have to do in the kitchen?

   A . Fill the fridge. B . Wash the dishes. C . Clean the floor.

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According to the survey of 1,896 seniors in the United Kingdom, more than 1 in 5 would<br />have a conversation with no more than 3 people over the span of an entire week.<br />That translated to nearly 2.6 million elderly folks who didn't enjoy regular human contact<br />on a daily basis.<br />Perhaps the most alarming is that researchers said an alarming 225,000 individuals would<br />go a week without talking to anyone face to face.<br />The survey also revealed that over half of seniors were willing to take early retirement.<br />They said they knew they could be taken good care of if they took their children's advice,<br />moving into the nursing homes, but they were unable to accept this idea.<br />They were so scared of leaving their only homes, they had lived for most of their lives.<br />Meanwhile, another survey of 2,000 people aged 16-45 in the UK showed that 55% of younger<br />folks admitted to worrying about being lonely in their elder years.<br />With that in mind, two-thirds of those people said they wanted to do something to help boost<br />the confidence of a lonely senior, but 37% worried that such a gesture wouldn't be well<br />received.<br />Another 30% felt too shy to spark up a conversation with seniors.<br />27% admitted they were not sure how to help, and a quarter said they were simply too busy<br />themselves.<br />According to the survey of 1,896 seniors in the United Kingdom, more than 1 in 5 would<br />have a conversation with no more than 3 people over the span of an entire week.<br />That translated to nearly 2.6 million elderly folks who didn't enjoy regular human contact<br />on a daily basis.<br />Perhaps the most alarming is that researchers said an alarming 225,000 individuals would<br />go a week without talking to anyone face to face.<br />The survey also revealed that over half of seniors were willing to take early retirement.<br />They said they knew they could be taken good care of if they took their children's advice,<br />moving into the nursing homes, but they were unable to accept this idea.<br />They were so scared of leaving their only homes, they had lived for most of their lives.<br />Meanwhile, another survey of 2,000 people aged 16-45 in the UK showed that 55% of younger<br />folks admitted to worrying about being lonely in their elder years.<br />With that in mind, two-thirds of those people said they wanted to do something to help boost<br />the confidence of a lonely senior, but 37% worried that such a gesture wouldn't be well<br />received.<br />Another 30% felt too shy to spark up a conversation with seniors.<br />27% admitted they were not sure how to help, and a quarter said they were simply too busy<br />themselves.

1. （1） What percentage of seniors in the UK would talk with three people a week at most?

   A . About 55%. B . Just 26%. C . Over 20%.
3. （2） What were more than half of seniors afraid of?

   A . Leaving their homes. B . Parting from their children. C . Taking early retirement.
5. （3） What did the survey of 2,000 British aged 16—45 show?

   A . A minority of them worried about their elder years. B . One-third of them wanted to help seniors. C . 30% of them felt too shy to talk with seniors.