一、听对话回答问题(计10分)

1. W: Is there anything serious with me, doctor?

M: No. It's only a little cold. Take the medicine and then you'll be OK.

2. W: Have you finished all your homework?

M: Sorry. I haven't finished my English homework. Instead I have finished the Chinese homework. I copied down the maths homework wrongly. So I did the wrong work.

3. W: Why are you in such a hurry?

M: I will attend a meeting at Xinhua Cinema this afternoon. It will begin at 2 o'clock.

W: Oh, you should take a taxi.

M: Thank you. Bye.

4. M: Could you make the bed, Alice?

W: Yes , sure.

5. W: Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight? My mum can't go with me because she has to meet her friend at the airport. It's the first time for her friend to come to our city.

M: I'd love to. But I have to look after my brother at home. My parents will come home late this evening.

6. Shall we go to the park tomorrow?

M: Good idea! But I can't go the re early.

W: Don't worry! I'll wait for you.

7. W: How beautiful! I'd like to be here for two weeks.    M: Really? Wonderful!

8. W: Excuse me. Please turn off the light!   M: I'm sorry. I didn't hear you. Pardon?

W: I said, "Please turn off the light."  M: Oh. OK.

9. W: You visited Beijing last month, didn't you?    M: Yes, I did.

W: How did you enjoy your stay there?

M: Oh, it was wonderful. I visited many places of interest in Beijing. You know, Beijing has a long history.

W: Were you used to the weather there?   M: No, I wasn't. It was windy.

10. W: Excuse me, Mr. Green. How long have you worked in this school?

M: Since I graduated from the teacher's college?

W: When did you graduate?           M: In 1995.

M: Excuse me, madam, can you show me the way to Maoming Library?

W: Well, I happen to go there too. Just follow me.

M: Great! Do you want to borrow some books from the library, too?

W: No, I only take my daughter's lunch to her. She is working there.

Sally, Jeff, Anna and Dave are planning a vacation. Sally hopes to visit Hawaii. She likes places where the weather is always warm. But Dave says it's too touristy. He suggests going to Mexico. People there are really friendly. However, Jeff reminds them that they don't know the language. Jeff hopes to see Niagara Falls. Anna says that Niagara Falls is beautiful, but there's not much to do there. She thinks San Francisco is the best choice. It has everything - beautiful views, friendly people, and many exciting things to do.

Nearly all American students in colleges and universities pay for their education. There are many costs. First of all, there is tuition. At most of the schools, the cost of schooling is very high, ten thousand dollars a year or more. At other schools, it may only be a few hundred dollars a year. At some community colleges, schooling is free.

There are other costs as well. Many students leave their homes to go to schools in other cities. They may live in the school dormitories, but they must pay for it. Finally, students must buy textbooks for their courses. Going to college or university can be a bit expensive.

Some families start saving money for their children's education when the children are young. Many students work to save money for schooling. They can also get money from the government. They pay the money back to the government when they finish their education.