1. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A problem with traffic rules.
B. A way to improve air quality.
C. A suggestion for city planning.

2. What does the man suggest?

A. Limiting the use of cars.
B. Encouraging people to talk.
C. Warning drivers of air pollution.

3. What does the woman think about the man's idea? 

A. It's interesting.
B. It's worth trying.
C. It's impractical.

1. How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand?

A. One week.
B. Two weeks.
C. Three weeks.

2. What advice does the woman give to the man? 

A. Book his flight as soon as possible.
B. Go to New Zealand after Christmas.
C. Save more money for his trip.

3. What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time?

A. They require early booking.
B. They can be twice as expensive.
C. They are on special offer.

1. Why did Jane call Mike?

A. To ask him to meet her.
B. To borrow his car.
C. To tell him about Tom.

2. Where will Jane be in about one hour?

A. At the airport.
B. At Mike's place.
C. At a garage.

3. What can we infer from the conversation?

A. Jane has just learned to drive.
B. Mike will go to the airport.
C. Jane's car is in bad condition.

1. What did the speaker ask the students to do the week before?

A. Prepare for the lesson.
B. Write a short story.
C. Learn more about the writer.

2. Why does the speaker ask the questions?

A. To draw the students' attention to reading skills.
B. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.
C. To check the students' understanding of the story.

3. What will the students do in l0 minutes?

A. Ask more questions.
B. Give their answers.
C. Discuss in groups.

1. When did the bus leave?

A. At 8:20.
B. At 8:10.
C. At 7:50.

2. What does the woman mean?

A. She likes her job.
B. She is not sure if she can get the job.
C. She has started her work.

3. What did they see on the island?

A. Nothing.
B. Birds.
C. Monkeys.

4. What are they doing?

A. Having a class.
B. Shopping in a store.
C. Having a meeting.

5. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

A. Teacher and student.
B. Father and mother.
C. Brother and sister.

1. Where does the girl's uncle work?

A. In a school.
B. On a farm.
C. In a factory.

2. Why did Mr. Gao leave school when he was young?

A. His father was ill.
B. He was ill.
C. His family was poor.

3. What can we learn about Mr. Gao?

A. He has worked in the factory for three years.
B. He is good at inventing things.
C. He never studies math.

1. What has happened to Tom?

A. He has lost his job.
B. He is seriously ill.
C. He doesn't like his work.

2. How does Tom feel?

A. Thankful.
B. Unhappy.
C. Comfortable.

3. What topic should the man avoid when he talks with Tom? 

A. His spirits.
B. His care.
C. His work.

1. Where are they talking?

A. In the bank.
B. At the bus stop.
C. At the airport.

2. What time can the man get to New York?

A. At 9:00 am.
B. At 8:30 am.
C. At 6:45 am.

3. How much will the woman give back to the man?

A. 8 dollars.
B. 70 dollars.
C. 302 dollars.

1. What are they talking about?

A. Their sports meeting.
B. Their favorite sports.
C. The events in the sports meeting.

2. When will the sports meeting end?

A. On October 23rd.
B. On October 25th.
C. On October 27th.

3. When can they have the sports meeting during the three days?

A. In the morning.
B. In the afternoon.
C. The whole day.

1. Why did Mr. Grey like walking to his office?

A. He couldn't afford the buses.
B. He wanted to save money.
C. He wanted to keep in good health.

2. For what purpose had Mr. Grey been willing to lend money to a stranger?

A. To give him a start in life.
B. To help him on the way to success.
C. To make him rich.

3. What did the stranger do one morning after he recognized Mr. Grey?

A. He asked Mr. Grey for money again.
B. He wanted to return Mr. Grey the money.
C. He told Mr. Grey he was successful.