TEST2 PART1
Answers/Script
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Conversation 1.
Did I tell you about the worst train ride I ever had? I had reserved a sleeping berth on an overnight train from Rome going to Amsterdam. When I got on , there Rome going to Amsterdam. When I got on , there was a guy sitting in my seat. I said, “Excuse me, but this is my seat.” He said something in Italian, which I don’t understand, and then he looked away. He didn’t move , I went and got the conductor and showed him my ticket, and you know what he did? He said, “ So, find another seat somewhere else.” I couldn’t believe it! But what could I do? I ended up sitting the whole way in a second-class car with no air conditioning.
Conversation 2.
A: We’re thinking of buying a condo.
B: Oh, really? Well, take my advice—don’t do it.
A: What? Everyone says that real estate is one of the safest investments you can make.
B: Well, that’s what I thought, too. I bought my house 10years ago, when the prices were high. Since then, land prices have fallen a lot. If I sold my house now, I’d lose a bundle.
A: Really! That’s gotta be depressing. But, wait a minute, if prices are low right now, doesn’t that mean it’s good time for me to buy?
B: Hmm, actually, you’ve got a point there.
Conversation 3.
A: hey, Bob, some people from work are getting together this weekend to play volleyball. If you have some free time, maybe…
B: Free time? To play volleyball? Hah! Obviously, you don’t have a baby. I’d love to play volleyball with you guys, but I need to stay home and take care of my kid. That’s what I do every weekend.
A: I couldn’t imagine having kids right now. I really value my free time.
Conversation 4.
The Canadian government has declared a state of emergency in the western province of British Columbia, where forest fires have been raging for two weeks. The fires were caused by lightning storms. Over 5,000 square kilometers have been destroyed by the fires, and 10,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. Both the United States and Canadian governments are supplying helicopters to help with emergency evacuations.
Conversation 5.
A: Next caller. Andrea Price on who needs Advice.
B: Hi, I’m Jackie, from Toronto.
A: Jackie, what’s your problem?
B: My parents are driving me crazy! I’m in college and my parents make me come home before midnight. Plus…
A: Just a second, Jackie. Slow down. You’re in college, you’re living at home, your parents want you home at midnight. What’s wrong with that?
B: Well, it’s not only that. They always want to know who I’m going out with, and if I’ve done my homework. How can I get them to leave me alone?
A: Jackie, grow up already. If you live at home, you should follow their rules, or move out of the house. Clear enough?
Conversation 6.
A: You know, I was thinking. We really need to get a home computer. And probably a computer desk too
B: Yeah? Do you think we really need that?
A: Yeah, I need to be able to work on a computer at home. We should’ve gotten one a long time ago.
B: But where would we put it?
A: In the bedroom maybe?
B: Our bedroom is already too crowded, though. And I don’t want you to keep me awake while you’re studying.
A: I know! How about if I buy a loptop computer and use it at the dining tale?
B: That makes more sense. Our apartment is too small for lots of furniture.
Conversation 7.
A: Hello?
B: Hi, Tim. It’s Mom.
A: Uh – oh. What’s wrong?
B: I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news. It’s about Grandpa.
A: What happened? Is he…?
B: Yeah, during the night last night. He fell asleep in his bed and just never woke up.
A: Oh, Mom, I’m so sorry. This is so sad…I’ll be there as soon as I can.
Conversation 8.
A: Service department.
B: Hi! My car’s having trouble, and I’m wondering if I can bring it in.
A: What’s the problem?
B: Well, it’s been overheating a lot recently, and them yesterday the air conditioner stopped working.
A: Uh oh. It sounds like you’ll need to leave it for a couple of days. Could you bring it in tomorrow?
B: I really need to get it fixed right away. Can I bring it in today?
A: Yeah, sure. But I can’t guarantee that we’ll get to it today.
Conversation 9.
A: I’ve got a big report due tomorrow, so could you do the cooking tonight?
B: Nah, I really don’t feel like it. Let’s just get some take-out.
A: But we’ve already got salad ingredients, and I’ve started the rice. Just throw something together quick and easy.
B: What’s your idea of quick and easy?
A: Well, you could barbecue some chicken legs.
B: Do we have any?
A: Oops, I guess not. Would you mind getting some from the store?
B: Oh, okay. I’ll go get some chicken. I guess I can handle that.
A: I’d appreciate it, I’m really under pressure right now.
Conversation 10.
What might be the most incredible breakthrough in medicine in recent years has been reported at the University of Hawaii. Researchers at the university have developed a drug that appears to cure almost every kind of cancer. To date , over 300 cancer patients who have been given the drug have shown no trace of cancer anywhere in their bodies for the past two years.
Test2:Part2
Conversation 1:
Steven Crowe: Hi! I’m Steven Crowe. I used to worry about money, too. I felt like a victim of the system. But then I found a way to make the system work—for me.
Ed: What’s the trick, Steven?
Steven Crowe: There’s no trick, Ed. It’s simple, once you understand how real estate really works. All you need to know is how to buy low and sell high.
Conversation 2:
Anna: You were in the San Jose earthquake? Tell me what happened.
Margaret: Well, I was living in an apartment downtown with my friend Julia. And we were still sleep on a Tuesday morning, and a little after six o’clock, there was this horrible sound and the floor was just bouncing and rolling like waves, all at the same time.
Anna: Oh my gosh! What did you do?
Conversation 3:
Clayton: She tried to keep up a cheerful face for me , but you can’t hide things from someone you’ve been married to for 56 years, you know.
Whitney: I’m sure that’s true. You get to know someone pretty well in 56 years, don’t you?
Clayton: Oh, you bet you do. You share so many years of your life with someone, and when they’re gone, oh, there’s a big hole that no one can fill up. You just feel lonely. Very, very lonely.
Whitney: I imagine you have some wonderful memories, as well.
Conversation 4:
Rob: How about this? Super Nachos. Now that’s my kind of food.
Tony: All right! Let’s get started. What do we need?
Rob: What we really need is for you to find a girlfriend who can cook.
Tony: Yeah, right. And then you’ll find one, too, and they can take turns cooking for us. So what are the ingredients?
Rob: Hmm…chips, salsa, can of chili, and shredded cheese. That sounds easy enough.
Tony: Well, we’ve got half a bag of nacho chips. Think that’s enough?
Conversation 5:
David: This news story says they’re testing missiles. Isn’t that serious?
Nehal: Well, it’s more like flexing their muscles than actually doing something serious. They’re just trying to intimidate each other.
David: It’s kind of scary, though, isn’t it?
Nehal: I’m used to it by now. They’ve been threatening each other my whole life.
David: But why?
Nehal: They’ve been fighting about Kashmir. They disagree about who controls Kashmir. |