When can the man see the headmaster?

Do you think the headmaster could see me before 9.30?<br />He won't be in until 11.45.<br />Is 12.40 any good?<br />Yes. I'll write down the time.

 Why does the man want to keep the window shut?

Do you mind if I open the window to let in some fresh air?<br />Sorry, please don't. I've caught a cold.

 What is Mike?

Did you say sorry to your teacher, Mike?<br />Why must I?<br />You were late this morning.<br />But I wasn't.<br />When I got to school, I was just on time for class.

 What has made working at home possible?

Ms. Dermott, let me ask you straight away. Do you think within a few years many people<br />could work at home instead of working in offices?<br />Oh yes, it's happening now. You see, the communication industry has made such progress<br />in the last ten years.

 What will the woman do next?

Hello. May I speak to Mrs. Arnold?<br />Speaking.<br />This is Sparkle Company. You are one of the lucky housewives chosen to receive our free soap.<br />That's very nice of you, but I'd rather go on using what I've always used. Thanks just the same.

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Why don't we buy a car, dear?<br />I have been thinking about it for a long time.<br />I think it necessary for us to buy one.<br />We live so far away from my company.<br />Yes.<br />With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work.<br />It can save a lot of time.<br />Sure, but we don't have enough money at present.<br />Why not borrow some from the bank?<br />I think we won't have to borrow so much now.<br />Well, let's go downtown and have a look.<br />Why don't we buy a car, dear?<br />I have been thinking about it for a long time.<br />I think it necessary for us to buy one.<br />We live so far away from my company.<br />Yes.<br />With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work.<br />It can save a lot of time.<br />Sure, but we don't have enough money at present.<br />Why not borrow some from the bank?<br />I think we won't have to borrow so much now.<br />Well, let's go downtown and have a look.

1. （1） How does the man go to work? 

   A . By bus. B . By car. C . On foot.
3. （2） Why do the two speakers want to buy a car?

   A . They have a lot of money. B .  The man lives too far away from his office. C . The woman's office is too far away from her home.

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Clinic, can I help you?<br />Good afternoon.<br />This is Frank Stone.<br />I want to make an appointment with Dr. Milton, please.<br />Okay, Mr. Stone, we have you on our records.<br />Can you manage this afternoon?<br />I'm afraid not.<br />I can manage tomorrow.<br />I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow.<br />He'll be here the day after tomorrow.<br />It's Thursday, March 27th.<br />Fine.<br />Will 5.20 be alright?<br />Well, yes, but what time is the clinic closed?<br />We start from 9am and close at 7pm on weekdays.<br />We don't work at the weekend.<br />I'd prefer a later time so that I could come along after work.<br />Then what about 6.15?<br />Well, that's fine.<br />Clinic, can I help you?<br />Good afternoon.<br />This is Frank Stone.<br />I want to make an appointment with Dr. Milton, please.<br />Okay, Mr. Stone, we have you on our records.<br />Can you manage this afternoon?<br />I'm afraid not.<br />I can manage tomorrow.<br />I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow.<br />He'll be here the day after tomorrow.<br />It's Thursday, March 27th.<br />Fine.<br />Will 5.20 be alright?<br />Well, yes, but what time is the clinic closed?<br />We start from 9am and close at 7pm on weekdays.<br />We don't work at the weekend.<br />I'd prefer a later time so that I could come along after work.<br />Then what about 6.15?<br />Well, that's fine.

1. （1） Why won't Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow?

   A . He can't spare the time. B . The clinic will be closed. C . Dr. Milton won't come to work.
3. （2） When is the clinic open in a week?

   A . From Monday to Friday. B . During the whole week. C . On weekdays except Thursday.
5. （3） What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come?

   A . 9:00 am. B . 7:00 pm. C . 6:15 pm.

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Good morning, Mrs. Adams. How are you today?<br />Oh, not very well. I've caught a bad cold.<br />Have you got a temperature?<br />Yes, I've got a fever.<br />Are you coughing?<br />Yes, especially at night. It's quite bad then, and I can't go to sleep.<br />Oh, I see. I can understand that.<br />Um, I think you've got the flu.<br />I suggest you should not go to work and take this medicine every four hours.<br />What else should I do?<br />Drink more water and have a good rest.<br />Okay, thank you. Goodbye.<br />Goodbye.<br />Good morning, Mrs. Adams. How are you today?<br />Oh, not very well. I've caught a bad cold.<br />Have you got a temperature?<br />Yes, I've got a fever.<br />Are you coughing?<br />Yes, especially at night. It's quite bad then, and I can't go to sleep.<br />Oh, I see. I can understand that.<br />Um, I think you've got the flu.<br />I suggest you should not go to work and take this medicine every four hours.<br />What else should I do?<br />Drink more water and have a good rest.<br />Okay, thank you. Goodbye.<br />Goodbye.

1. （1） What's the relationship between the two speakers?

   A . Neighbors. B . Doctor and patient. C . Friends.
3. （2） When did the woman cough most seriously?

   A . In the morning. B . In the afternoon. C . At night.
5. （3） What did the man do for the woman?

   A . He examined the woman carefully. B . He gave her some medicine and advice as well. C . He just told her not to worry too much.

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Let me help you to some more fish.<br />The fish is delicious, but I've had enough now.<br />I'd like to have some soup.<br />Here it is. Help yourself.<br />Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking.<br />Will you teach me to cook steak?<br />No problem.<br />Well, bring your family to my house next time you are free.<br />I haven't seen them for long.<br />Sure, I will.<br />My family will be very happy to see you too.<br />Well, I'm full now.<br />Thank you for your wonderful meal.<br />I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br />Let me help you to some more fish.<br />The fish is delicious, but I've had enough now.<br />I'd like to have some soup.<br />Here it is. Help yourself.<br />Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking.<br />Will you teach me to cook steak?<br />No problem.<br />Well, bring your family to my house next time you are free.<br />I haven't seen them for long.<br />Sure, I will.<br />My family will be very happy to see you too.<br />Well, I'm full now.<br />Thank you for your wonderful meal.<br />I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br />Thank you for your wonderful meal.

1. （1） What does the man want to learn to cook?

   A . Fish. B . Steak. C . Soup.
3. （2） Where does the conversation most probably take place?

   A . At the woman's house. B . At the man's house. C . In a restaurant.
5. （3） What does the woman ask the man to do?

   A . Have some soup. B . Have more rice. C . Bring his family next time.

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Have you ever heard of a four-year-old college student?<br />But this is true of Nicholas McMahon,<br />who is now studying at college because he is too clever for school.<br />Nicholas spoke well before he was one.<br />At 18 months, he took telephone messages for his parents.<br />At two, he began to learn French.<br />The strange thing about Nicholas is that he taught himself to read before he could speak.<br />His parents knew immediately that he could read.<br />When he could speak, he corrected his spelling.<br />He tried two different schools,<br />but he was bored and unhappy and his parents decided that he couldn't stay there.<br />His parents did not have enough time to prepare special lessons for Nicholas.<br />The McMans had no idea what to do with him.<br />Then the West London Institute offered to help.<br />Nicholas spent some of his time there,<br />and also studies at home.<br />He reads newspaper every day,<br />and he can play the violin well.<br />He doesn't have any social life in the school.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Have you ever heard of a four-year-old college student?<br />But this is true of Nicholas McMahon,<br />who is now studying at college because he is too clever for school.<br />Nicholas spoke well before he was one.<br />At 18 months, he took telephone messages for his parents.<br />At two, he began to learn French.<br />The strange thing about Nicholas is that he taught himself to read before he could speak.<br />His parents knew immediately that he could read.<br />When he could speak, he corrected his spelling.<br />He tried two different schools,<br />but he was bored and unhappy and his parents decided that he couldn't stay there.<br />His parents did not have enough time to prepare special lessons for Nicholas.<br />The McMahon's had no idea what to do with him.<br />Then the West London Institute offered to help.<br />Nicholas spent some of his time there,<br />and also studies at home.<br />He reads newspaper every day,<br />and he can play the violin well.<br />He doesn't have any social life in the school.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.<br />Nicholas is a clever child and the teachers want to help him in every way.

1. （1） What did Nicholas do at eighteen months？

   A . He began to learn French. B . He read the newspaper. C . He took telephone messages.
3. （2） Why was Nicholas bored and unhappy at the two schools?

   A . He had too much homework. B .  He almost couldn't learn anything special. C . His teachers often corrected his spelling.
5. （3） Who offered to help Nicholas finally?

   A . His classmates. B . His parents. C . A college.
7. （4） What is Nicholas' life like now?

   A . Busy without any social life. B . Full but boring. C . Busy at college and free at home.