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【题目】听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1What is the relationship between the speakers?

A.Brother and sister.B.Mother and son.C.Neighbors.

2How does the man get money every week?

A.By doing chores (家务).

B.By taking a part-time job.

C.By helping the neighbors.

3What is Tina doing?

A.Picking up leaves.

B.Working on a book report.

C.Cleaning the window.

【答案】

1B

2A

3B

【解析】

【原文】

W: Nate, can you pick up the leaves in the front yard? The grass is covered in them. Our neighbors’ house looks much cleaner.

M: It’s just going to snow soon, so why does it matter?

W: It’s not supposed to snow for a week. Picking up leaves is part of what you do for your pocket money, remember? Or maybe I shouldn’t give you money every week…

M: Okay, fine, I’ll do it. Where are the trash bags?

W: Under the window. Speaking of the window, can you ask your sister to clean it? I’ll get dinner started. Have you heard from dad? He should have been home by now.

M: No, I haven’t. I think Tina is doing homework, so she probably can’t do her chores. Her book report is due in a week.

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