短对话

　　11.
　　W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.
　　M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?

　　Q: What will the speakers probably do?

　　12.
　　M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall. I hope to see you there.
　　W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o’clock tomorrow.

　　Q: What do we learn about the woman?

　　13.
　　W: How long have you been running this company?
　　M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today.

　　Q: What do we learn about the man?

　　14.
　　M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.
　　W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　15.
　　W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.
　　M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　16.
　　M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.
　　W: You’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.

　　Q: What do the speakers mean?

　　17.
　　M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.
　　W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn’t get home from the lab until midnight.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　18.
　　W: My boys are always complaining that they’re bored.
　　M: Why don’t you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.

　　Q: What does the man mean?