What is the chair made of?

This chair is unusual. Can you guess what material it is made of?<br />Possibly a light metal.<br />No, a new kind of plastic.

 What does the man think of the food in the restaurant?

How was your first day here in the restaurant?<br />Great! I've enjoyed it, but the food we serve seems a bit boring.<br />What food do you think people like to eat?<br />Well, I can try one of my special meals if you like.

 Where does the man come from?

Where are you from, Carl? New York or Los Angeles?<br />I just told you yesterday. I'm from Washington, a city close to New York.

 What is the next TV program?

Do you know what's on after the news? Is it a quiz show?<br />No, it's a documentary about animals.<br />Oh, I like to watch programs about animals.

 Where are the speakers?

I'd like to check out these four books, please.<br />By the way, is there a nice coffee shop around here?<br />Yes, there's one right down the street.<br />Well, I'd like to remind you that your books are due in two weeks and please return them in time.

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Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.<br />So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute. Wow.<br />What's the matter?<br />Oh, my finger. I have burnt my finger.<br />That's terrible. I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.<br />Okay.<br />There.<br />Ah! Ah! Much better. The ice really works.<br />How does it feel?<br />Oh, I feel well now. Thanks. Let's eat.<br />Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.<br />So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute. Wow.<br />What's the matter?<br />Oh, my finger. I have burnt my finger.<br />That's terrible. I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.<br />Okay.<br />There.<br />Ah! Ah! Much better. The ice really works.<br />How does it feel?<br />Oh, I feel well now. Thanks. Let's eat.

1. （1） What are the speakers doing?

   A . Cooking. B . Working. C . Eating.
3. （2） What was put on the man's finger?

   A . Cream. B . Bandage. C . Ice.

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What are you reading, David?<br />The Hero Two Doors Down. I really love it.<br />Do you think I could borrow it when you finished with it?<br />I've been looking all over for a copy, but apparently it sold out at all the bookstores.<br />Oh, yeah. It's been selling really well, but this copy isn't mine. It belongs to Mary.<br />When do you think you'll finish reading it?<br />Tomorrow, I think.<br />So, I'll call Mary and see what she says.<br />Okay, Nancy. Let me know if she says yes, so that I can give it to you as soon as I'm done.<br />What are you reading, David?<br />The Hero Two Doors Down. I really love it.<br />Do you think I could borrow it when you finished with it?<br />I've been looking all over for a copy, but apparently it sold out at all the bookstores.<br />Oh, yeah. It's been selling really well, but this copy isn't mine. It belongs to Mary.<br />When do you think you'll finish reading it?<br />Tomorrow, I think.<br />So, I'll call Mary and see what she says.<br />Okay, Nancy. Let me know if she says yes, so that I can give it to you as soon as I'm done.

1. （1） Who does the book belong to?

   A . David. B . Mary. C . Nancy.
3. （2） What can be known about the book?

   A . It sells very well. B . It can be found in a few bookstores. C . The book is aimed at students.
5. （3） What will the woman do next?

   A . Look for the book in a bookstore. B . Give Mary a call. C . Bring the book right now.

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Phew! It's pretty cold today. Miss, do you often ski here?<br />No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ever.<br />How do you like it so far?<br />The snow is great, but it's too crowded. You know, two people crashed into me on my first run,<br />and some stupid skier was going too fast and drove me into a tree.<br />I crashed and lost my gloves.<br />Wow! Did the skier stop and apologize?<br />No, he just laughed at me. You just wait until I find that guy.<br />Oh, what are you going to do to him?<br />First, I'm going to break his skis, and then I will take a picture of him and post it on Facebook.<br />But how are you going to identify him?<br />Oh, that's easy. He was wearing bright red boots and a purple hat. Um, just like yours.<br />Wait, wait, what do you mean? Why are you looking at me? You don't think it was me, do you?<br />Um, do you like jazz music?<br />Phew! It's pretty cold today. Miss, do you often ski here?<br />No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ever.<br />How do you like it so far?<br />The snow is great, but it's too crowded. You know, two people crashed into me on my first run,<br />and some stupid skier was going too fast and drove me into a tree. I crashed and lost my gloves.<br />Wow! Did the skier stop and apologize?<br />No, he just laughed at me. You just wait until I find that guy.<br />Oh, what are you going to do to him?<br />First, I'm going to break his skis, and then I will take a picture of him and post it on Facebook.<br />But how are you going to identify him?<br />Oh, that's easy. He was wearing bright red boots and a purple hat. Um, just like yours.<br />Wait, wait, what do you mean? Why are you looking at me? You don't think it was me, do you?<br />Um, do you like jazz music?

1. （1） What does the woman say about the ski place?

   A . The snow is not good. B . It's very crowded. C . She's been to the place twice.
3. （2） What did the stupid skier do to the woman?

   A . He took a picture of her. B . He stole her new gloves. C . He drove her into a tree.
5. （3） How can the woman recognize the stupid skier?

   A . By his clothing. B . By his crazy laugh. C . By his hair and eyes.
7. （4） What is the end of the story?

   A . The speakers find they both like jazz. B . The man seems to be the stupid skier. C . The man will teach the woman to ski.

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Look out.<br />Don't worry.<br />That's a new light rail train.<br />The new light rail system shares the road with street traffic.<br />For a second, I thought our car was going to run into it.<br />Didn't you see the operator seated at the front of the train?<br />She watches out for other drivers.<br />I didn't know the train have operators.<br />I thought they were automatic.<br />No, they're not like some forms of rapid transit.<br />I see that the trains ride on tracks and are powered by overhead electric lines.<br />That's right.<br />I'd like to have a try on the light rail train.<br />OK, I'll take you to the nearest stop.<br />There's the platform over there.<br />Look out.<br />Don't worry.<br />That's a new light rail train.<br />The new light rail system shares the road with street traffic.<br />For a second, I thought our car was going to run into it.<br />Didn't you see the operator seated at the front of the train?<br />She watches out for other drivers.<br />I didn't know the train have operators.<br />I thought they were automatic.<br />No, they're not like some forms of rapid transit.<br />I see that the trains ride on tracks and are powered by overhead electric lines.<br />That's right.<br />I'd like to have a try on the light rail train.<br />OK, I'll take you to the nearest stop.<br />There's the platform over there.

1. （1） Where are the two speakers?

   A . In a car. B . In a train. C . In a bus.
3. （2） What are the speakers talking about?

   A . A travel to a new city. B . A light rail train. C . A traffic accident.
5. （3） Who operates the train?

   A . The man. B . The train itself. C . Operators.

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Lisa is my best friend.<br />She moved to Chicago from London with her family at a very young age.<br />We first met when we were both just 5 years old.<br />Her family lived next to mine, and we became friends as soon as we knew each other.<br />We went to the same kindergarten and always played together.<br />Now 12 years has passed, we have been friends all these years, and we are still neighbors.<br />However, at the beginning of this year, I found that Lisa didn't hang out with me as<br />much as before.<br />When I asked her to hang out with me, she said she was busy.<br />One day, I asked her to go to a movie with me, but she said she bad to study for an exam<br />at home.<br />However, later that day, I saw her walking on the street with another girl.<br />I became angry, ran up to her, and asked her why she lied to me.<br />That night, Lisa apologized.<br />She said she wanted to make more friends.<br />She didn't tell me the truth, because she was afraid she'd break my heart.<br />After knowing the reason, I told her it was alright.<br />Everyone needs new friends.<br />I have also made some new friends.<br />Now Lisa and I are still good friends, but we both have more friends than before.<br />Lisa is my best friend.<br />She moved to Chicago from London with her family at a very young age.<br />We first met when we were both just 5 years old.<br />Her family lived next to mine, and we became friends as soon as we knew each other.<br />We went to the same kindergarten, and always played together.<br />Now 12 years has passed, we have been friends all these years, and we are still neighbors.<br />However, at the beginning of this year, I found that Lisa didn't hang out with me as<br />much as before.<br />When I asked her to hang out with me, she said she was busy.<br />One day, I asked her to go to a movie with me.<br />But she said she bad to study for an exam at home.<br />However, later that day, I saw her walking on the street with another girl.<br />I became angry, ran up to her, and asked her why she lied to me.<br />That night, Lisa apologized.<br />She said she wanted to make more friends.<br />She didn't tell me the truth, because she was afraid she'd break my heart.<br />After knowing the reason, I told her it was alright.<br />Everyone needs new friends.<br />I have also made some new friends.<br />Now, Lisa and I are still good friends.<br />But we both have more friends than before.

1. （1） How old is the speaker now?

   A . 12 years old. B . 15 years old. C . 17 years old.
3. （2） What did Lisa say when she was invited to a movie?

   A . She had to study. B . She had watched the movie. C . She had to see another friend.
5. （3） What do we know about the woman and Lisa now?

   A . They hardly see each other. B . They remain to be good friends. C . They have fewer friends.