Here are four messages on Alan Marshall’s answer phone.

Monday  9:21

   Alan? Alan, if you’re at home, please answer the phone. Are you really not there? Well, I’d just like to say that I’m really annoyed with you—and your father is too. You know how much he loves our monthly family lunches. This is the fifth one you’ve missed. I hope you’ve got a really good reason this time. Oh, umm, this is your mother speaking.

Monday 10:02

Mr Marshall, this is Rose, Mr Smith’s assistant. I’m calling to make sure tomorrow’s lunch with Mr Smith of Rising Sun Computer Games. Mr Smith wants you to know that this meeting is very important. Please remember to bring the designs with you. He says that he is ready to pay for your new game! The restaurant is The Four Stars in Gower Street and I’ve booked a table for a quarter past one. Be there on time—please!

Monday 11:23

My name is Karen Miller. I’m manager at Superstar Computer Games, Australia. I saw your game “Kill the Enemy!” at the International Computer Game Fair. I think your work is great and I’d like to talk with you about buying your new game. Perhaps we can interact over lunch and know more about each other. I’m in London until Wednesday. My mobile number is 6130800.

1.Alan Marshall is a ________ according to these telephone messages.

A. psychologist    B. veterinarian    C. movie director   D. computer game designer

2.Alan’s mother was _________ when she called her son.

A. angry         B. patient            C. terrified     D. excited

3.________are going to buy Allan’s new game.

A. Mr Smith and Mr Marshall           B. Alan and Rose 

C. Mr Miller and Mr Smith             D. Alan and Karen

4.The underlined word “interact” means “_______” here.

A. discuss      B. play games     C. eat     D. fight

PRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONS

An experienced teacher is offering private lessons in English.

Please email me at the address below and tell me:

◆Your age

◆Reasons for learning English

◆Your level of English

◆Areas that you need to focus on – grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.

Mrs. Daniels( daniels_m@mail.com)

From: Li_Hua@gmail.com

To: daniels_m@mail.com

CC…:

Subject: English Lessons

Dear Mrs. Daniels,

I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessons. I’m very interested in your private lessons and would like some more information.

I am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English, so my language level is already quite good.

However, I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skills. This is because I’m planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroad.

Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.

I would be glad to supply any further information you might need.

Regards,

Li Hua

1.Where did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels’ advertisement?

A. At London University              B. In a newspaper

C. On the Internet                    D. On TV

2.Why did Li Hua write the email?

A. To make friends with Mrs. Daniels

B. To apply to study at London University

C. To get more information about Mrs. Daniels’ lessons

D. To find out more information about Aston College

3.Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?

A. His age                        B. His reasons for learning English

C. His language level               D. The language skills he wants to focus on

4.Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his______.

A. listening and writing             B. writing and speaking

C. listening and grammar            D. listening and speaking

5.What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?

A. He is now living in England

B. He is a student in Hong Kong

C. His level of English is very low.

D. He is studying at London University.

A man came back home from work late, he was tired And he was surprised to find his ten-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
"Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?"
"If you want to know, I make $20 an hour."
"Oh,"the little boy answered, with his head down. He thought for a moment, looked up and said, “Daddy, could you lend me $10?"
The father was furious, "If you asked for money to buy a toy or some other rubbish, then go straight to your room and think why you are being so selfish !"
The little boy quietly went to his room and closed the door. After about an hour, the father calmed down, and started to think, "Maybe he really needs to buy something and he didn’t ask for money very often."So he went to the little boy’s room.
"Sorry! Maybe I was too hard on you just now," said the man. "Here’s $10."
"Oh, thank you, Daddy!"the boy said happily. Then, the boy took out some coins. When the father found that the boy already had some money, he got angry again.
"Why do you want more money after you already have some?" the father shouted angrily.
"Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do," the little boy answered, "Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."
【小题1】How much does the man make if he works an hour?