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M: Hello. This is John Green. May I speak to Sally, please
W: This is Sally speaking.
[听力原文] 6-7
M: May I speak to Betty
W: Speaking.
M: Good morning, Betty.
W: Good morning, Claud.
M: I’d like to discuss your proposal with you as soon as possible. Would Monday be all right for you
W: Monday. That’s tomorrow
M: Yes.
W: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say,8 o’clock
M: Then suppose I come to your office at 8 tomorrow.
W: Good. I’ll be expecting you then.
M :Thank you. Good-bye.
W: Good-bye.
[听力原文]11-15
A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders:" Can I communicate with Americans Can they understand me" Learners of English often ask:" What are the differences between British and American English How important are these differences"
Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say "in hospital" and "Have you a pen" Americans say "in the hospital" and "Do you have a pen"
Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the r’s in words like "bird" and "hurt". Some speakers of British English do not sound the r’s in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary as well. For example, "colour, c-o-l-o-u-r" is British English; "color, c-o-l-o-r" is
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M: Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please
W: Sorry, he is not in at work these days. He went to Paris on business last Tuesday and he won’ t be back until next Monday.
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W: Could I speak to David Evans, please
M: Hello, David Evans here.
W: Hi, it’s me, Jane.
M: Hi, you’ ve arrived then.
W: Yes, I checked in a few minutes ago.
M: What’ s the hotel like
W: It’ s very clean and comfortable. I have a wonderful view of the harbor from my window.
M: How was your journey
W: Oh, not too bad.
M: I’m coming to see you. How do I get to the hotel
W: It’s very easy to find. It’s near the harbor.
M: OK. I’ll see you on Saturday then. Be good!
W: Yes, bye!
M: Bye!
[听力原文]11-15
John was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy threw it. Often he would find it, covered with dust and mud, under the car in the driveway. One can never be happy when in the newspaper all one can read is nothing but dust and mud. But one day the paperboy’s mother mentioned that her son’s ambition was to play professional basketball and that he dreamed to be a great player like Michael Jordan. John had an idea.
When he got home, he attached a basketball hoop to a post on the front porch. Sure enough, the next morning there was a resounding "plunge" as the newspaper sailed through the hoop and landed by the door.
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W: Can I speak to Jane
M: Sorry, she’s out. Would you like to leave a message
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W: John, how are you I heard you were sick.
M: They must have confused me with somebody else. I’ve never felt upset.
[听力原文] W: John, are you happy with your new job M: Well, I am a little worried because I have more responsibilities now.
How does the man feel about his new job （）
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M: May I see your airplane ticket and passport
W: Yes, here they are.
Conversation 2
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M: May I help you
W: Yes, my nephew is graduating from college next week and I’d like to get him a nice gift.
M: How much would you like to spend for the gift
W: Well, I usually spend about 20 dollars on a gift. Do you have anything nice for that price
M: How about a pen and a pencil
W: No, my brother gave him that for his birthday last year.
M: Well, then would he enjoy a chess set
W: No, he doesn’t play chess, but he is quite athletic.
M: Then you could get him a handball set.
W: That’s a good idea.
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