What would the man aim to do if he were in school again?

What's your regret about your early teen years?<br />I wish I'd taken school more seriously.<br />What do you wish you could do differently?<br />Well, I got good grades, but I didn't study to learn.<br />Just to pass tests.<br />If I could do it over, I would study to make myself a better person.

 What does the man advise the woman to do to gain confidence?

What are you afraid of?<br />Well, I'm terrified of public speaking.<br />Why don't you practice speaking alone or in front of a pet?<br />Then you could practice in front of one friend and then a few friends.<br />Slowly you'll gain confidence.<br />That's a good idea. Thanks.

 Why was the pet owner sent to jail?

Did you hear about the woman who has to spend a month in jail because her pet pig is too fat?<br />What? No, I know most way between 65 and 100 pounds.<br />What about her pet?<br />Her pot-bellied pig weighs 200 pounds.<br />It's unhealthy for the poor animal to be that big and<br />it has trouble walking.

 How did the man sound?

I had an opportunity to do something I've always wanted to do.<br />Really? What was that?<br />I was working at a restaurant and I met a movie producer.<br />He asked me to audition for a small part in a movie that became really famous.<br />Really? What movie?

 How does the woman feel about the man's suggestion?

If everyone rode a bike to school or work, then there would be a lot less air pollution.<br />You have a point, but then we'd get to work all hot and sweaty.<br />We can't look like professionals after biking to work.<br />You could change clothes after getting there.<br />I see what you mean, but how would you carry a suit to work if you were biking?

听材料，回答问题。

In my hometown, bigger shopping malls are opening up and small stores are closing.<br />Why?<br />The main reason is that it is easy to go to many stores all at once when you go to a shopping mall.<br />The small stores spread across the city, so it takes more time to go to several.<br />And malls sometimes have lower prices. What's another trend?<br />People are spending more time in libraries because books and magazines are so expensive.<br />They can save a lot of money if they don't buy them.<br />In my hometown, bigger shopping malls are opening up and small stores are closing.<br />Why?<br />The main reason is that it is easy to go to many stores all at once when you go to a shopping mall.<br />The small stores spread across the city, so it takes more time to go to several.<br />And malls sometimes have lower prices. What's another trend?<br />People are spending more time in libraries because books and magazines are so expensive.<br />They can save a lot of money if they don't buy them.

1. （1） Which of the following is the advantage of a shopping mall?

   A . Saving time. B . Having libraries. C . Spreading across the city.
3. （2） Why don't people buy books or magazines?

   A . Because they never read at all. B . Because libraries spread across the city. C . Because books and magazines are expensive.

听材料，回答问题。

What kind of questions were you asked?<br />Nothing too surprising.<br />They wanted me to talk through my work experience and say why I wanted to go into the financial industry.<br />I told them about the bookkeeping course we were doing at college.<br />So did you get the job?<br />I have to wait another week to find out their decision.<br />They are still interviewing people, but there are two posts available, so I might be lucky.<br />Yes, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.<br />Thanks. I'll let you know what happens.<br />What kind of questions were you asked?<br />Nothing too surprising.<br />They wanted me to talk through my work experience and say why I wanted to go into the financial industry.<br />I told them about the bookkeeping course we were doing at college.<br />So did you get the job?<br />I have to wait another week to find out their decision.<br />They are still interviewing people, but there are two posts available, so I might be lucky.<br />Yes, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.<br />Thanks. I'll let you know what happens.

1. （1） How soon will the woman know the result?

   A . In a week. B . In two weeks. C . In three weeks.
3. （2） What does the man intend to do at the end of the conversation?

   A . Offer the woman more chances. B . Hope for the best possible outcome. C . Get the decision as soon as possible.

听材料，回答问题。

Hey, Tina. How are the birthday party preparations coming?<br />Great! It's going to be so much fun. Everything is in place.<br />Well, Katie is really excited. She can hardly wait for Friday.<br />What do you mean? You talked to Katie, Ted?<br />Yeah, I saw her at the dry cleaners the day before yesterday and asked if she was going to dress up for the party.<br />But she didn't even know about the party. It was supposed to be a surprise.<br />A surprise? Oh, no wonder she looked confused at first.<br />I can't believe you told her. This ruins everything.<br />Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize. But Katie seemed thrilled anyway.<br />I guess. Well, maybe I can come up with a different way to surprise her.<br />Gosh. I really do feel terrible. Can I help you with anything?<br />Hey, Tina. How are the birthday party preparations coming?<br />Great. It's going to be so much fun. Everything is in place.<br />Well, Katie is really excited. She can hardly wait for Friday.<br />What do you mean? You talked to Katie, Ted?<br />Yeah, I saw her at the dry cleaners the day before yesterday and asked if she was going to dress up for the party.<br />But she didn't even know about the party. It was supposed to be a surprise.<br />A surprise? Oh, no wonder she looked confused at first.<br />I can't believe you told her. This ruins everything.<br />Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize. But Katie seemed thrilled anyway.<br />I guess. Well, maybe I can come up with a different way to surprise her.<br />Gosh. I really do feel terrible. Can I help you with anything?

1. （1） Who planned the party?

   A . Tina. B . Katie. C . Ted.
3. （2） Why did Ted feel terrible?

   A . He gave the secret away. B . He ruined Katie's party. C . He was invited to the party.
5. （3） What will Tina do next?

   A . She will scold Ted. B . She will cancel the party. C . She will surprise Katie in another way.

听材料，回答问题。

Hey, these are great seats. Thank you for inviting me.<br />I was actually shocked you wanted to come. I didn't think you liked dramas.<br />They are not as good as action and adventure films, but they can be entertaining.<br />Personally, I don't like action and adventure movies. They are so unrealistic.<br />What do you mean?<br />Well, the hero always does something impossible, like jumping from the top of a skyscraper without a parachute.<br />And when they get hurt, they never have to go to the hospital.<br />Right, but that's what makes them exciting.<br />Still, it's not my cup of tea.<br />Hey, by the way, are you still trying to sell your car? You should make a visit to my father's car dealership.<br />Not anymore. It's a long story. Oh, the movie is about to start. I'll tell you later.<br />Hey, these are great seats. Thank you for inviting me.<br />I was actually shocked you wanted to come. I didn't think you liked dramas.<br />They are not as good as action and adventure films, but they can be entertaining.<br />Personally, I don't like action and adventure movies. They are so unrealistic.<br />What do you mean?<br />Well, the hero always does something impossible, like jumping from the top of a skyscraper without a parachute.<br />And when they get hurt, they never have to go to the hospital.<br />Right, but that's what makes them exciting.<br />Still, it's not my cup of tea.<br />Hey, by the way, are you still trying to sell your car? You should make a visit to my father's car dealership.<br />Not anymore. It's a long story. Oh, the movie is about to start. I'll tell you later.

1. （1） Which of the following does the woman probably like?

   A . Adventure movies. B . Action movies. C . Dramas.
3. （2） What does the man think of dramas?

   A . Amusing. B . Exciting. C . Unrealistic.
5. （3） Where are the speakers?

   A . In a hospital. B . In a cinema. C . In a car dealership.
7. （4） What's the possible relationship between the speakers?

   A . Husband and wife. B . Buyer and seller. C . Close friends.

听材料，回答问题。。

Let me tell you a little about Park Leisure Center.<br />As you can see, the reception area here is very spacious,<br />and there is plenty of room to meet your friends and have a drink.<br />We also have new dance studios with floor-to-ceiling mirrors.<br />The dance studios are to the left of the reception area, opposite the swimming pool.<br />Both the roller skating and skateboarding classes will be held in the skate center.<br />The center is beside the changing rooms, which you can see behind us,<br />between the gym and tennis courts.<br />Now, the next thing I want to talk about is how to join the Park Leisure Center.<br />First, you need to complete a form with your address and telephone number<br />and the name of your school.<br />If you're under 16 years old, please ask one of your parents to sign the form.<br />You can pay an annual fee of $200, or you can pay $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />There is a $1 admission fee in this case.<br />Whether you decide to pay in one go, or with each visit,<br />you still need your membership card.<br />All you need to do is show this card every time you come to the center.<br />And if you want to book a class, you just need your membership number.<br />Let me tell you a little about Park Leisure Center.<br />As you can see, the reception area here is very spacious,<br />and there is plenty of room to meet your friends and have a drink.<br />We also have new dance studios with floor-to-ceiling mirrors.<br />The dance studios are to the left of the reception area, opposite the swimming pool.<br />Both the roller skating and skateboarding classes will be held in the skate center.<br />The center is beside the changing rooms, which you can see behind us,<br />between the gym and tennis courts.<br />Now, the next thing I want to talk about is how to join the Park Leisure Center.<br />First, you need to complete a form with your address and telephone number,<br />and the name of your school.<br />If you're under 16 years old, please ask one of your parents to sign the form.<br />You can pay an annual fee of $200, or you can pay $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />There is a $1 admission fee in this case.<br />Whether you decide to pay in one go, or with each visit,<br />you still need your membership card.<br />All you need to do is show this card every time you come to the center.<br />And if you want to book a class, you just need your membership number.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.<br />You can also pay an annual fee of $20 each time you attend the classes.

1. （1） What do we know about the dance studios?

   A . They are spacious. B . They have big mirrors. C . They offer free drinks.
3. （2） Where is the Skate Center?

   A . On the right of the tennis courts. B . Next to the changing rooms. C . Opposite the swimming pool.
5. （3） What should 16-year-olds do first to join the leisure center?

   A . Inform their school. B . Get their parents' permission. C . Fill in a form with personal information.
7. （4） What is a must to book a class?

   A . A deposit of one dollar. B . The membership number. C . An identification card.