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M: The train leaves every 30 minutes. You’re five minutes late for the 7 :30 train.
W: Sorry, I have to catch the next train.
Q: When will the next train come? At 8:35. At 8:45. At 8:00. At 8:25.
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M: Good morning. (9) Will you book a plane ticket to London for me?
W: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave?
M: Next Tuesday, if possible.
W: That’ll be the 21st of December.
M: Yes, that’s right.
W: There are several flights available.
M: Would you check what flights are available on the 21st of December?
W: All right. Let me check it over.
M: Morning flights will be perfect.
W: Yes, sir. There is a flight available on that day, at 10:00 a.m.
M: Fine. I’ll take that flight, then.
W: 10:00 a.m. I’ll fix your ticket.
M: When do I check in?
W: You must be there by 9 :00 a. m.
M: Thank you.
Q9: What does the conversation talk about?
Q10: What’s the relationship between the two speakers? Booking a theatre ticket. Reserving a room. Booking an air ticket. Reserving a seat.
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M: (8) No. 11 Police Station. Can I help you?
W: Yes. It’s about my son Leech. (9) He went to the school this morning but hasn’t been back yet and it’s 6:00 p.m. now.
M: (8) Just a moment, please. May I have his name?
W: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.
M: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly?
W: Well, Leech left home at 7 o’clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn’t go to school.
M: Do you think it’s possible that he went to friend’s home?
W: I don’t think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today.
M: I see. Now, Let’s move to some details. How old is he?
W: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters’ tall.
M: What’s he wearing?
W: (10) A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag.
M: We’ll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry.
Q8: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
Q9: How long has Leech been away from home?
Q10: What’s the color of Leech’s shirt? And what’s the color of his bag? At Leech’s school. In the police station. On the phone. At Mrs. Smith’ s home.
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In the United States, people may go to different shopping places according to their economic 【T1】______Wealthy people often go to large shopping centers. But many people usually shop at【T2】______stores, thrift shops or supermarkets because things at these stores are not so expensive and the prices are more reasonable. Some people prefer to buy【T3】______clothing, furniture or other household items, because they are in good condition and the prices are very high. Many stores will have various【T4】______on sale during holiday seasons. The prices may be reduced from 10% up to 50% from the original prices, so shopping during holiday【T5】______may be a good idea.In the United States, people may go to different shopping places according to their economic (11) condition. Wealthy people often go to large shopping centers. But many people usually shop at (12) private stores, thrift shops or supermarkets because things at these stores are not so expensive and the prices are more reasonable. Some people prefer to buy (13) fashionable clothing, furniture or other household items, because they are in good condition and the prices are very high. Many stores will have various (14) items on sale during holiday seasons. The prices may be reduced from 10% up to 50% from the original prices, so shopping during holiday (15) seasons may be a good idea.
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What is required in many different situations in American culture?
An expression of______.(16) Many different situations in American culture require an expression of thanks. We thank people for big favors, (17) such as picking us up as for small things, such as holding a door open for us when we have our arms full of things. Thus we say “thank you“ all day long. In general, we thank people for giving us a gift, doing us a favor, offering to help us and so on. Although we thank people for many things, (18) excessive expressions of thanks are not necessary. In fact, they make Americans uncomfortable. For instance, if your adviser spends an hour of his time helping you edit a paper you have just written, you will want to say, “Thank you for your help. (19) I really appreciate your time. “ However, that’s enough. If you keep on mentioning his kindness, (20) he might feel uncomfortable and annoyed, and possibly will not be eager to help you again.
Q16: What is required in many different situations in American culture?
Q17: For what do people say “ thank you“ ?
Q18: What is not necessary for other’s help?
Q19: What will you say when your adviser helps you edit your paper?
Q20: How might your adviser feel if you keep on mentioning his kindness?
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The question is______me and I have no idea of it. beyond over beside above
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The output of our company this month is______that of last month. twice as much as twice as much twice many as twice as many as
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Hardly had I got home______the telephone rang. then when as than
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By the time you get back, I______all the work. would finish will have finished has finished had finished
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It’ s required that the students______the term paper tomorrow. finished finish will finish may finish
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______the final examination is over, we can go outside for a picnic. Even though Now that For With
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Tom was the only one of the students who______named Outstanding Student. is are was were
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There is something wrong with my car. It will take me one hour to have it______. fix fixing to fix fixed
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Seldom______his wife punishes her children for speaking out their own ideas freely. I saw I have seen have I seen do I see
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It’ s high time the government ______ some measures to raise people’ s awareness of environmental protection. will take take took takes
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The New York Times (be)______popular with those statesmen.
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The people in your town are far (friendly)______than we expected.
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Injury problem could (short)______basketball player’ s career.
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I will tell Mary the truth instead of you, but I’ d rather you (tell)______her.
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By the time I graduate from university, I (be)______a student for 15 years.
