Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Conversation One
M: Hey Mary, you seem to be very much annoyed. What happened?
W: [8] Rush hour in this city is killing me.
M: Ah, yes. Rush hour is terrible, especially in the morning between 8 and 9. But what else can you expect in a city this big?
W: Well, I think the local government could help improve things. I mean, getting rid of rush hour may be impossible, but it could be made more tolerable, don’t you think?
M: Um… but I’m not sure how.
W: [9] Well, for example, the subway system could have air conditioning. I know many cities in the world have air conditioning in their subway, so why can’t we? It gets so hot in the summer. I can hardly breathe down there. And add to that the rush-hour crowds with strangers packed close together in the subway carriages, the whole thing is just horrible.
M: Ah, yes, you are completely right. The trains here are too old. The government should definitely invest in new ones with air conditioning. [10] I guess I’m fortunate I take the bus instead.
W: Oh, that’s much better.
M: Yeah, it’s more convenient. [10] Bus No. 36 goes straight from my house to the office. It’s a 30-minute ride and I don’t have to make any changes.
W: That sounds nice. I tell you, my current commute is killing me. Maybe I should move closer to the office.
M: Well, I know a great housing agent. I found the flat I’m living in now through him. And I love it.
W: [11] Hmm, could you send me his number, please?
M: Sure thing. Just tell him exactly what you are looking for and I’m sure he will find something good.
长对话一
男:嘿,玛丽亚,你好像很生气。怎么回事?
女:这座城市的交通高峰快把我烦死了。
男:啊,是的。交通高峰糟透了,尤其是早上8点到9点之间。但在这么大的城市里,还能指望什么呢?
女:嗯,我觉得当地政府可以帮忙改善一下。取消交通高峰或许不可能。但可以让它变得更容易忍受,你不觉得吗?
男:但我不知道该怎么做。
女:比如,地铁系统可以装空调。我知道世界上许多城市的地铁都有空调,为什么我们不能有呢?夏天太热了,我几乎喘不过气来。
再加上交通高峰期,地铁车厢里挤满了陌生人。简直糟透了。
男:啊,是的,你说得完全正确。这里的列车太旧了。政府绝对应该投资购买带空调的新列车。我觉得我坐公交车还好。
女:哦,这样好多了。
男:是啊,方便多了。36路公交车直接从我家到办公室,30分钟就到,不用转车。
女:听起来不错。跟你说,我现在的通勤真让我受不了。也许我应该搬到离办公室近一点的地方。
男:我认识一个很棒的房产中介。我现在住的那套公寓就是通过他找到的。我很喜欢。
女:你能把他的电话号码发给我吗?
男:当然可以。只要告诉他你到底想找什么,我相信他一定能找到好房子。
Why is the woman complaining?
问:女士为什么在抱怨?
解析
What does the woman suggest doing?
问:女士建议做什么?
解析
What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
问:从对话中我们了解到关于男士的什么信息?
解析
What does the woman ask the man to do at the end of the conversation?
问:在对话结尾,女士让男士做什么?
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