準２級　2017 第１回　日曜日

No1
How was school today, Teddy? A man from the history museum came and gave an interesting talk to our class. Oh. What did he talk about? 1 I took the bus home today. 2 It’s a school holiday tomorrow. 3 The people of ancient Europe.

No2
Hello. Hi, Darren, it’s your grandma. I just wanted to know if you got the birthday present I sent you. I did! Thanks, Grandma. I love the sweater! 1 Great! I can’t wait to get it. 2 Great! I’m happy you like it. 3 Great! The party starts at six.

No3
Wow, honey. This restaurant serves lobster. Isn’t that your favorite? Yes, but I’ll bet it’s really expensive, too. ell, the lobster salad is only eight dollars. 1 Oh. I’ve never tried lobster before. 2 Oh. That’s very cheap. 3 Oh. Fish is always more expensive.

No4
Excuse me. Can you help me find something in this store? Sure. What do you need? Well, I’m building a doghouse for my dog. Can you tell me Where the wood is? 1 Yes. It’s at the back of the store. 2 Well, what kind of dog is it? 3 No, it’s too small for a dog.

No5
Oh no. They’ve sold out of doughnuts, honey. I love this caf?’s doughnuts. Well, you’re on a diet anyway. You’re right. What should I get, then? 1 Why don’t you order some doughnuts? 2 Why don’t you get a chocolate cake? 3 Why don’t you eat something healthy?

No6
Hello. GTO 95 Rock’n’ Roll Radio. Hi. I’d like you to play the song "Bumblebees." OK. Do you want the version by the Fordtown Five or the one by the Honeybuns? 1 I don’t like rock and roll. 2 My radio needs to be repaired. 3 Either one is fine with me.

No7
Excuse me. I heard that the writer Jan Robbins will be at this bookstore on Saturday. Yes, there’s a $10 entry fee, and she’ll be talking about her new book. Oh, that’s a little expensive. 1 Yes, but you get a signed picture. 2 Well, she’ll be back again next year. 3 No, she won’t be speaking here.

No8
Thanks for teaching me how to play badminton today, Kate. No problem. I hope you had fun. I did. I just wish I was a better player. 1 Don’t worry! You’ll find a sport you like. 2 Don’t worry! You were good for your first time. 3 Don’t worry! You’ll find your racket.

No9
Do you want to go to the Pop Zombies concert this Weekend? Well, that sounds fun, but I don’t know if I can. Why? Do you have to study? 1 No, I don’t like the Pop Zombies. 2 No, I have to read books for a history test. 3 No, I may have to visit my aunt and uncle.

No10
Excuse me, Officer. Can you help me? Sure, ma’am. What’s the problem? I can’t find my car key. I think I dropped it under the car. 1 Well, I’ll help you look for it. 2 Well, your car may have been stolen. 3 Well, you probably need to buy gas.

No11
Hello. Janice, it’s Greg. I’m inviting some friends to my house on Friday night. Do you want to come? I’d love to! Should I bring anything? No, that’s OK. I’m making dinner, and another friend is bringing dessert and drinks. After we eat, we might watch a DVD. Sounds great. Why did the man call the woman?

No12
Excuse me. I’d like to cancel my membership at this sports club. Well, before you cancel your membership, I’ll need to see an ID card. Do you have one, like a driver’s license or a school ID? No, I don’t have one with me. Sorry, sir. You’ll have to bring one to show us. I can’t cancel your membership without it. Question: What is the man’s problem?

No13
Carla, are you still looking for a waitress job? Yeah, I am. Why? The Italian restaurant I work at needs someone to work on weekends. Would you be interested? Yes, I would. Thanks, Dan. Question: What is the woman interested in doing?

No14
Good morning, Melissa. How did you sleep last night? Reall well, Uncle Ed, thank you. It’s so quiet here in the country?a lot quieter than the street I live on in San Francisco. That’s good. You must have been tired after your long ?ight yesterday. Yes, I was. What is one thing we learn about the girl?

No15
Jenny, have you started writing your report for science class? Yeah. Actually, I finished it last weekend. I haven’t even started yet. But I finally thought of a topic. I’m going to write about the moon. That’s a good idea, Larry, but you’d better hurry. We have to turn it in on Friday. What is one thing the boy says about his science report?

No16
Cheryl, how was your trip to Ocean View City last weekend? Well, the weather was great, and my hotel was right next to the beach, but I didn’t really like the hotel. What was wrong with it? The staff wasn’t very friendly. If I go to Ocean View City again, I’ll stay somewhere else. What didn’t Cheryl like about her trip last weekend?

No17
Derek, can you wash the dishes for me? I need to go to the shopping mall now. I washed them yesterday. it’s your turn today. I know it is, but I need to buy a birthday present for a friend at school. I’ll wash them for the rest of the week. Please! Oh, all right. What will the girl do next?

No18
Oh, what happened? What are those red spots on your legs? They’re from insect bites. It happened while I was camping with my father at Red Fern Lake. They look like they hurt. Have you seen a doctor? Actually, they don’t hurt at all. My doctor gave me some special cream to put on them. They should be better soon. How did the girl get red spots on her legs?

No19
Hello. We’d like to buy two tickets for Alien Smashers at two o’clock this afternoon. That movie isn’t recommended for children under 1 3 years old. It has a lot of scary scenes in it. Oh, that’s too bad. My daughter’s only nine. Are there any other good movies playing? Well, there’s Baseball Gorilla at 2:30. It’s a comedy. Why does the man decide not to see Alien Smashers?

No20
Excuse me. I bought these ski boots here last weekend, but this part is broken. I see. Yes, I can repair that for you. Great. When will they be ready? I’ll be able to do it by next Monday. What does the woman want?

No21
Last week, Michael got a new bicycle for his birthday, so he wanted to give his old bicycle to someone. His brother didn’t want it, and none of his friends did, either. Michael decided to give it to a charity that helps young children. He hopes someone who needs it will enjoy riding it. What did Michael do with his old bicycle?

No22
Welcome all guests to the Springton Art Gallery. If you would like an audio guide to our paintings, you can now download one to your smartphone. The guide is available in five languages. Please remember to use headphones, and be careful not to disturb other people while listening. Thank you. What is one thing visitors can do at the art gallery?

No23
Brent went to the hair salon near his house last weekend. He decided to get a hairstyle that was different from his usual one. 0n Monday, he went to work. His co-workers were very surprised to see him, and some of them laughed. But, when they got used to the new style, they said he looked better than before. Why were Brent’s co-workers surprised?

No24
Desert tortoises are animals that look like turtles. They live in the deserts of North America. They can live in the desert because they can keep water in their bodies for a very long time. This is because desert tortoises move very little, especially when it is hot. When it rains, they try to drink as much as they can. What is one thing that we learn about desert tortoises?

No25
Takako travels every year on her summer vacation. This year, she thought about going to Brazil, but she found out that the ?ight would take too long. Last year, Takako went to Guam, and she really enjoyed swimming and relaxing at the beaches there, so she decided to go there again. What will Takako do for her vacation this year?

No26
Valerie loves sports. She practices soccer at her high school on weekdays, and she plays tennis on weekends. Her soccer team will play in the championship match next month, so her teammates want to practice on the weekends, too. Even though she still likes tennis, Valerie will stop playing it until the soccer season is over. Why will Valerie stop playing tennis?

No27
The Dongchuan Red Land is a farm area in southern China with red-colored ground. It was not well known until the 19905, when a photographer saw it from an airplane. He thought the ground there was very beautiful, so he took some photographs of it. After many people saw these pictures, the Dongchnan Red Land became popular. How did the Dongchuan Red Land become well known?

No28
Welcome to Hiilview Department Store. We welcome all new customers and members of our Hillview Shopper program. Today only, everyone who spends $100 or more will receive a new set of Chester knives for free. Chester is well known for their knives and spoons, so don’t miss out! What must customers do to receive a free set of knives?

No29
Today was Jessica’s first day of high school in a new town. She was worried that she would not make any friends there. In her English class, she met a girl who was wearing a T-shirt of Jessica’s favorite band. They became friends after having lunch together and talking about music. What happened to Jessica today?

No30
Two years ago, Susie wanted to try a new hobby. A friend told her about salsa dancing, so she decided to try it. These days, she often travels around the city dancing at salsa clubs. Susie loves this kind of dancing so much that it has become her favorite activity. What is one thing that we learn about Susie?