Where does the conversation probably take place?

What are you doing here, Steve?<br />I'm cooking.<br />Why are you cooking now?<br />It's two o'clock in the morning.<br />Well, I'm really hungry.

How many days does the museum open every week?

When does the James Hall Transport Museum open?<br />It opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m., but only Tuesday to Friday.

What did the woman do on Thursday?

What did you do on Thursday?<br />Well, we had a cake after we came home from school.<br />Then we played quietly, because mom had a headache.

 What does the man think of Seoul?

So you're from South Korea?<br />Yeah, I'm from Seoul.<br />That's cool. What's Seoul like? I've always wanted to go there one day.<br />It's really nice. It's a very exciting city. You would never think it boring.

 What is the man doing?

Charlie, what are you doing?<br />I'm reading a biography.<br />Who's it about?<br />Bob Dylan, a famous American musician.<br />It's great.<br />I've learned a lot of his interesting experiences from it.

 听材料，回答闻题。

I guess that you didn't do well in some of your classes.<br />Well, my English teacher is so boring.<br />In other words, you're not doing so well in English?<br />Uh, a C.<br />Oh, well, how are you doing in your Spanish class?<br />You said you liked that one.<br />Well, I do, but I have problems understanding all those grammar rules.<br />I get them all mixed up in my head.<br />I got an F.<br />Oh, poor girl, and what about your math?<br />Ah, it's a piece of cake.<br />Good, and how are you doing in history?<br />Oh, that's my favorite class.<br />Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions.<br />I guess that you didn't do well in some of your classes.<br />Well, my English teacher is so boring.<br />In other words, you're not doing so well in English?<br />Uh, a C.<br />Oh, well, how are you doing in your Spanish class?<br />You said you liked that one.<br />Well, I do, but I have problems understanding all those grammar rules.<br />I get them all mixed up in my head.<br />I got an F.<br />Oh, poor girl, and what about your math?<br />Ah, it's a piece of cake.<br />Good, and how are you doing in history?<br />Oh, that's my favorite class.<br />Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions.

1. （1） What did the woman get in her Spanish class?

   A . C.  B . F.  C . A.
3. （2） Which class does the woman like best?

   A . Math. B . English. C . History.

 听材料，回答问题。

How do you feel about meeting Sarah's parents?<br />I'm worried about making a bad impression.<br />I find it difficult to get along with people straight away.<br />But you're a DJ, aren't you?<br />Yeah, but it's easy for me to hide behind my music desk at work.<br />I'm not very good at making conversations in public.<br />What are you most nervous about?<br />Well, I gave up studying to become a DJ,<br />and I don't think Sarah's parents will be satisfied with that.<br />Also, I changed my hairstyle last week, and they'll probably be shocked by that.<br />How are you going to try and make a good impression?<br />Well, I'm going to wear smart clothes, and I'll take her mom some flowers.<br />How do you feel about meeting Sarah's parents?<br />I'm worried about making a bad impression.<br />I find it difficult to get along with people straight away.<br />But you're a DJ, aren't you?<br />Yeah, but it's easy for me to hide behind my music desk at work.<br />I'm not very good at making conversations in public.<br />What are you most nervous about?<br />Well, I gave up studying to become a DJ, and I don't think Sarah's parents will be satisfied with that.<br />Also, I changed my hairstyle last week, and they'll probably be shocked by that.<br />How are you going to try and make a good impression?<br />Well, I'm going to wear smart clothes, and I'll take her mom some flowers.

1. （1） What is the man's job?

   A . A public speaker. B . A DJ.  C . A music teacher.
3. （2） What might surprise Sarah' s parents?

   A . The man's education. B . The man's hairstyle. C . The man's dressing style.
5. （3） What do we know about the man?

   A . He is always outgoing. B . He will continue to study. C . He is worried about the meeting.

 听材料，回答问题。

The party was great yesterday, wasn't it?<br />Yes, I really enjoyed it. The music was great and the food was excellent.<br />The people were interesting too. Ian introduced me to Laura's singer. Did you meet her?<br />I don't think so. Can you give a description of her?<br />She's short and slim, with dark black hair and green eyes. She was in a blue dress yesterday.<br />And what is she like?<br />She's outgoing, athletic and independent. Her kindness impressed me greatly.<br />She traveled to New Zealand and Africa.<br />Really? That's so impressive.<br />And that's not all. In January she won the National Writing Competition.<br />And next September, she is going to Columbia University to study creative writing.<br />I'd love to meet her.<br />Well, we're thinking of going to the cinema tomorrow. Why not join us?<br />Sure, that'd be great.<br />The party was great yesterday, wasn't it?<br />Yes, I really enjoyed it. The music was great and the food was excellent.<br />The people were interesting too. Ian introduced me to Laura's singer. Did you meet her?<br />I don't think so. Can you give a description of her?<br />She's short and slim, with dark black hair and green eyes. She was in a blue dress yesterday.<br />And what is she like?<br />She's outgoing, athletic and independent. Her kindness impressed me greatly.<br />She traveled to New Zealand and Africa.<br />Really? That's so impressive.<br />And that's not all. In January she won the National Writing Competition.<br />And next September, she is going to Columbia University to study creative writing.<br />I'd love to meet her.<br />Well, we're thinking of going to the cinema tomorrow. Why not join us?<br />Sure, that'd be great.

1. （1） Who introduced Laura to the woman?

   A . The man. B . Ian. C . A singer.
3. （2） What does Laura look like?

   A . She is tall and a little fat. B . She is short with green eyes. C . She is short with brown hair.
5. （3） When did Laura win the writing competition?

   A . In September. B . In July. C . In January.

 听材料，回答问题。

Could you tell me where the lift is?<br />The what?<br />The lift.<br />I need to get to the fifth floor for dinner.<br />Oh, the elevator.<br />We call them elevators here.<br />Oh, okay.<br />They're over there.<br />You're British, aren't you?<br />Yes, and I'm having difficulty with your language.<br />I thought you spoke English.<br />We do.<br />What trouble are you having?<br />Just now I asked where the chemists shop was.<br />Of course, now I know it is called drugstore here.<br />I was told it was past the washroom, which we call a toilet, on the first floor.<br />So I went up to the first floor and was told it was the second floor.<br />That's right.<br />This is the first floor.<br />Well, where I come from, it's the ground floor.<br />And yesterday I took the underground, which you refer to as subway.<br />And tomorrow I will have to hire a car, what you say, rent, and drive on the right of the road.<br />Oh, the wrong side of the road.<br />We don't drive on the wrong side, you do.<br />Could you tell me where the lift is?<br />The what?<br />The lift.<br />I need to get to the fifth floor for dinner.<br />Oh, the elevator.<br />We call them elevators here.<br />Oh, okay.<br />They're over there.<br />You're British, aren't you?<br />Yes, and I'm having difficulty with your language.<br />I thought you spoke English.<br />We do.<br />What floor are you having?<br />Just now I asked where the chemists shop was.<br />Of course, now I know it is called drugstore here.<br />I was told it was past the washroom, which we call a toilet, on the first floor.<br />So I went up to the first floor and was told it was the second floor.<br />That's right.<br />This is the first floor.<br />Well, where I come from, it's the ground floor.<br />And yesterday I took the underground, which you refer to as subway.<br />And tomorrow I will have to hire a car, what you say rent, and drive on the right of the road.<br />The wrong side of the road.<br />We don't drive on the wrong side.<br />You do.

1. （1） What does the man want to look for?

   A . The lift. B . The washroom. C . The underground.
3. （2） Where is the drugstore?

   A . It is past the toilet. B . It is on the third floor. C . It is on the right of the road.
5. （3） What difficulty did the man meet?

   A . Language difference. B . Culture difference. C . Value difference.
7. （4） What's the possible relationship between the speakers?

   A . Teacher and student. B . Colleagues. C . Strangers.

 听材料，回答问题。

How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries?<br />These problems bothered British inventor Trevor Bayless.<br />So in 1996, he invented a wind-up radio.<br />It doesn't need electricity or batteries.<br />You wind it up by hand.<br />It plays for about an hour.<br />Then you wind it up again.<br />Today, it's produced in South Africa.<br />Apart from that, Bayless invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes.<br />The shoes contain a small battery that is powered when you walk.<br />This battery is connected to a mobile phone.<br />These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all<br />parts of the world.<br />Bayless doesn't have a university degree in engineering.<br />In fact, he left high school before graduating.<br />He just loves making things to help people.<br />He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him.<br />He got the idea for the radio while watching TV.<br />The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream.<br />How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries?<br />These problems bothered British inventor Trevor Bayless.<br />So in 1996, he invented a wind-up radio.<br />It doesn't need electricity or batteries.<br />You wind it up by hand.<br />It plays for about an hour.<br />Then you wind it up again.<br />Today it's produced in South Africa.<br />Apart from that, Bayless invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes.<br />The shoes contain a small battery that is powered when you walk.<br />This battery is connected to a mobile phone.<br />These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all<br />parts of the world.<br />Bayless doesn't have a university degree in engineering.<br />In fact, he left high school before graduating.<br />He just loves making things to help people.<br />He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him.<br />He got the idea for the radio while watching TV.<br />The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream.

1. （1） What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996?

   A . The wind-up TV.  B . The wind-up radio. C . The telephone-like shoes.
3. （2） Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis?

   A . Funny. B . Creative. C . Generous.
5. （3） Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone?

   A . In a dream. B . On TV.  C . Over the radio.