1. W: Oh, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It’s the strangest combination I’ve ever seen.M: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn’t realize my
Passage OneFew people can stand for the spirit of earlier America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the 18th century. He was born six years after the century began, an
1.W: I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend the lecture last Monday. I’ve heard it was quite a success.M : Well, you can make it up. Another presentation on the same topic is scheduled fo
passage1Graffiti is drawing or writing often found in a wall in public places. These drawings and writings are usually rude, humorous, or political. The words Graffiti” comes from an Italian wo
Question 1 W: Raise your head a little bit and hold the saddle and smile a little. You look wonderful posing like that. Shall I press the shutter? M: Wait a minute. Let me put on a cowboy hat. [Q]
Passage One A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. Emergency services, the Fire Departments, the Police, hospitals, and ambulances stood by, ready to go into ac
1. M: How well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes next Wednesday.W: I spent a whole week searching on the Net, but came up with nothing valuable.Q: What does the woman say about h
Passage OneThere are some serious problems in the Biramichi River. The local Chamber of Commerce, which represents the industries in the area, hired me as a consultant to do a one-year study on fishin
1. W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow. M: But I haven’t decided which courses to take yet. Q: What are the man and woman talking about?2. M: I&rsquo
Passage 1 Jean Brown has been married for 12 years. She has 3 children, and lives in the suburb outside Columbus, Ohio. When her youngest child reached school age, Jean decided to go back to work. She