1. What did the man worry about at the beginning of the conversation?

A. He might not find everything he wanted.
B. He might not have enough money with him.
C. He might not be able to carry the shopping.

2. How much should the man pay?

A. $5
B. $75
C. $75.05

3. What did the woman do in the end?

A. She charged the man a little less.
B. She asked the man to pay her later.
C. She made a mistake in adding up the cost.

1. Why do some children want to be writers?

A. They want to make money.
B. They would like people to read the books written by them.
C. They like reading books.

2. What did most great writers do before they started school?

A. They began to write.
B. They read books.
C. They listened to others read books.

3. What's the purpose of the woman's talk?

A. To remind parents stop children from watching TV.
B. To tell children how to be a good writer.
C. To advise parents how to help children with their study.

1. Where is the conversation probably taking place?

A. In a restaurant.
B. In a bank.
C. In an airport.

2. Who made the kite?

A. The woman.
B. The man.
C. John.

3. What's the rent if the man wants a single room with a hot bath?

A. $50.
B. $15.
C. $35.

4. How much time does it take Jane to the place?

A. 15 minutes.
B. 30 minutes.
C. 45 minutes.

5. What can we learn from this conversation?

A. The man enjoyed the match very much.
B. The man was too tired to watch the game.
C. The game was over before the man got home.

1. Where is Ban?

A. In the kitchen.
B. At school.
C. In the park.

2. What will the children do in the afternoon?

A. Help set the table
B. Have a party
C. Do their homework

1. How many people altogether were killed in the accident?

A. 36.
B. 37.
C. 42.

2. At about what time did the accident occur?

A. 11:00 p.m.
B. 11:30 p.m.
C. 12:00 p.m.

3. What can we infer from the news report?

A. The traffic police will further examine the cause.
B. The bus has serious mechanic (机械的) problems.
C. The driver was very inexperienced and careless while driving.

1. Where are the speakers?

A. In a classroom.
B. In a theatre.
C. In an office.

2. Why does the man plan to leave early?

A. He is going on vacation.
B. He is going to a performance.
C. He is going to the post office.

3. What does the woman offer to do? 

A. Clean the office.
B. Pick up the man's son.
C. Finish the man's work.

1. How does the woman feel at the beginning of the conversation?

A. Angry.
B. Surprised.
C. Sad.

2. What size bag does the woman want?

A. A 24-inch bag.
B. A 29-inch bag.
C. A 32-inch bag.

3. When will the woman leave for Mexico?

A. On Thursday.
B. On Friday.
C. On Saturday.

4. Where does the man work?

A. At a mail order company.
B. At an international travel service.
C. At the airport information desk.

1. Why did the woman not go to college?

A. She didn't pass the exam.
B. She wasn't interested in college.
C. She couldn't afford college education.

2. What job does the woman say she did?

A. She was a bus conductor.
B. She was a shop assistant.
C. She was a housekeeper.

3. What did the woman think of her friend's college life?

A. It was busy.
B. It was wonderful.
C. It was dull.

1. A. Disappointed
    B. Satisfied
    C. Angry
    D. Worried
2. A. He checked out and left the hotel
   B. All his things were stolen
   C. His luggage was removed by mistake
   D. He was robbed of his suitcase.
3. A. He was asked to leave the hotel
    B. The receptionist was rude to him 
    C. All his things were in disorder. 
    D. He was sent to a dirty room

1. A. To inform parents and schools
    B. To pick out good students
    C. To compare teachers
    D. To expose poor schools.
2. A. They have no trust in doctors
    B. They cannot afford the medical fee.
    C. They fear things like injections
    D. They doubt the medical treatment
3. A. Teacher's difficult life.
    B. Harm of divorce to families.
    C. Ways to become loveable kids
    D. Kid's attention-seeking behaviour