We need at least three bedrooms, as we have two children and my mother-in-law lives with us. She is a widow now and cant stand living alone, you know. Well, Ive got just the place for you, a nice flat
We need at least three bedrooms, as we have two children and my mother-in-law lives with us. She is a widow now and can't stand living alone, you know.
Well, I've got just the place for you, a nice flat near Station Street.
Oh, yes, I know Station Street quite well. It's very convenient for transportation and shopping.
It's handy to almost everything. Very good position indeed.
Now, how big is this house? How many rooms are there?
There are seven including the bathroom.
Sounds like there is plenty of room, all right? But just a minute, how much is the rent?
And that's the best part. It's only four hundred and fifty pounds a month. Would you like me to run you around.
Why not? Sounds like just what I'm looking for.
Yeah, could be your lucky day.
Questions：
11. How much is the man going to pay for the flat?
12. What does the man know about the Station Street?
13. Why does the man need a flat with three bedrooms?
14. According to the woman, what is the best part of the flat at issue?
Q15-18
Will you enjoy a cup of orange juice every morning? My advice is please make sure that you do so. Orange juice is an integral part of a healthy diet. Today the flavor of orange is the world's third favorite flavor next to chocolate and vanilla. As a common kind of fruits, the orange has additional nutritional contents than other citrus fruits. The major nutritional content in oranges is vitamin C. As a whole, the vitamin C content in orange fruits can keep your immune system strong and healthy. Another nutritional content in oranges is calcium. It can ensure strong teeth and bone. Calcium also supports to maintain a healthy blood pressure level. Calcium in oranges also assists for a healthy muscle function. The health benefits of the orange never end here. A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones, better that other citrus fruit juices, such as lemonade. The fiber in the orange reduces high cholesterol level in the body. The natural food sugar, fructose in the orange controls the rising blood sugar levels after a meal. So next time you go to a supermarket or dine in a restaurant, make sure that you buy and have that delicious food as a part of your everyday diet.
15. What is the main idea of this talk?
16. According to the talk, which of the following is the world's first favorite flavor?
17. What is good about vitamin C in the orange?
18. Which of the following assists for a healthy muscle function?
Q19－22
George, as a university student, you've been here for almost a year. Do you miss your home cooking a lot? Or are you getting used to our English food?
Oh there are quite a lot of dishes I miss very much indeed. You see in my country we have a much greater variety of dishes, but I must say English food is much better than I thought it was going to be.
Really, what are your favorite English dishes?
Well, first of all I think the quality of your food is excellent. Your dairy products are so fresh and your meat is usually so tender. For example, the strawberry yoghurt and pork rib chop. And there is so much to choose from (in) the shops.
Yes, but what English dishes do you particularly like? Or don't you like any of them?
Well, I'm a little tired of your fishing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home. I don't like the way you cook your vegetables, either. And...
So you don't really like any of our food, do you?
Oh, no. I didn't say that.
Well.
I'm very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make. And I like your apple pies. You know, all the home-made staff.
It's very nice of you to say so.
And I think your cooked breakfasts are simply marvelous. Nothing like them where I come from.
Question 19
What is the man doing at the moment?
Question 20
What does the man think of the English food?
Question 21
Which of the following statements is true about the man?
Question 22
According to the man, why does he like the steak and kidney pudding so much?
Q23-26
More often than not, I've been asked by my students this question: how can I improve my listening skills? Let me first cite a very common instance of poor listening at this school. You don't know how it happened. You know you were paying attention when your history class started. But somewhere along the way your eyes glazed over and the teacher's voice became a dull hum in the background of your mind. When you finally shook yourself out of your trends, he was asking you a question, "So what happened at Hastings in the year of 1066?" Once again, poor listening has you in hot water. As listeners, we tend to think that the responsibility for a successful communication lies with the person doing the talking. This attitude causes us to become passive listeners. We tolerate distractions, putting up with the noise in the hall for instance instead of getting up to shut the door. And we generally fail to reopen to the speaker's message by asking questions or to remember anything that was said. Effective listeners, on the other hand, play an active role by paying constant attentions, by following the speaker's movement, by taking notes, or by asking questions. Passive listeners are the sponges in the communication sea. Active listeners are their sharks. Good listening is a valuable skill. It is one of the top management skills needed for success in business. Listening is also critical to success in family life and among friends. Good listeners do well in school. They follow directions better and don't waste time wandering what the assignment was. Therefore, becoming an active listener will help you in your relationships with your schoolwork and on the job.
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