【题目】听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【1】Where is Bob now?
A.In a TV station.B.At a friend’s house.C.In his office.
【2】Where did Bob grow up?
A.In France.B.In Switzerland.C.In the UK.
【3】What satisfies Bob most about Weybridge?
A.The natural scenery.B.The friendly people.C.The living facilities.
【4】How does Bob like his neighbor’s dog?
A.Annoying.B.Frightening.C.Acceptable.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】C
【4】C
【解析】
【原文】
W: Welcome to our talk show, Bob. Please make yourself at home. First, could you please tell me something about where you live?
M: Yes. I was born in France, but I grew up in Switzerland. And I recently moved to the UK. Now I live in Weybridge.
W: What sort of place is that?
M: It’s a large busy place with beautiful scenery. It’s near London. It has got lots of people and houses. It’s typical of London suburb.
W: Is there anything you like best about Weybridge?
M: The greatest thing about Weybridge is the facilities. You’ll get everything you need-shops, buses and trains, cinemas, restaurants and entertainment.
W: I see, thank you. Now, let’s move on to your new house.
M: At the back of my house there is a garden. My wife has grown many plants in it. And my neighbor has a crazy barking dog but luckily I like dogs and the dog likes me, so when she sees me she gets really excited and welcomes me home.
W: That’s a nice feeling.
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