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M: I’ve had this great idea for my Linguistics paper, and I’m really excited about sitting down to write it.
W: Wouldn’t it be wise to get Dr. Cooper to approve it first

What does the woman suggest the man do （）
A. Start writing at once.
B. Ask for his friend’s suggestions.
C. Come up with another idea.
D. Get the professor’s approval.

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W: My son has had a pain in his ear for days.
M: Let’s have a look. Ah yes, he has got something in his ear. I’ll have to fake it out.

Where does the conversation most probably take place（）
A. In the headmaster’s office.
B. In a hospital.
C. In a language lab.
D. In a department stor

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M: How about my food I’ve been sitting here for almost half an hour.
W: I’m sorry, sir. It must be ready by now.

Where does the conversation most probably take place（）
A. In a book store.
B. At a ix)st office.
C. At a bank.
D. In a restaurant.

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I’ve lived in Hexham all my life. As a matter of fact, I was born in this house. People never used to move away from their hometown. They were born in place, and they lived there until they died. My husband died ten years ago. We had seventy wonderful years together. We were very much alike. Both of us loved a good conversation. People used to talk to each other more in the past. Now they watch TV. Yes, 1 have lived-- for a hundred years. As for my secret of long life, well; I laugh a lot. Laughing is very important. I get a lot of exercise, too. I’ve always enjoyed .,’ports. I have always-- liked swimming. In fact, I still swim every day at the high school pool, and I have started running a little with my grandson.

When did the woman’s husband die
He died（）

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A poor farmer had a friend who was famous for the wonderful apple trees which he grew. One day, his friend gave the farmer a young tree and told him to take it home and plant it. The farmer was pleased with the gift, but when he got home he did not know where to plant it. He was afraid that if he planted the tree near the road, strangers would steal the fruit. If he planted the tree on one of his fields, his neighbors would come at night and steal some of the apples. If he planted the tree near his house, his children would take the fruit. Finally he planted the tree in the woods where no one could see it. But without sunlight and good soil, the tree soon died.
Later the friend asked the farmer why he had planted the tree in such a poor place. "what’s the difference" the farmer said angrily. "If I had planted the tree near the road, strangers would have stolen the fruit. If I had planted the tree on one of my fields, my neighbors would
A. A box.
B. A book.
C. A young tree.
D. Apples.

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M Today my guest is Carolyn Whitcombe, whose business consultancy is now celebrating its tenth anniversary Welcome to the studio, Carolyn.
F Thank you.
M What exactly does your consultancy do, Carolyn
F We provide various business-to-business services, but whereas some consultancies focus on a particular niche, we prefer to have a broader palette. A lot of our clients tend to be small and medium enterprises. It could be someone wanting to know the best sources of finance for their particular business, or a company wanting solutions to a problem; in which case they might ask for recommendations, or commission us to do the work for them.
M Has the company evolved in its ten years of existence
F Oh yes. When we started, companies generally asked us to analyse a particular situation, and write a report. For instance, on what IT system they ought to install to meet their particular needs. These days we’re far more likely to
A. It aims to help companies of a particular size.
B. It offers advice and practical assistance.
C. It concentrates on certain specialities.