Steve is interviewing the famous biographer（传记作家）Caren Thomas.
Steve: Thomas, a famous writer, would you please tell us something about yourself and your new books?
Garen: Of course.
Steve: Where were you born?
Garen: I was born in Chicago, but I spent most of my childhood in New York.
Steve: was your childhood like?
Garen: I had pretty strict parents. They wished me to be successful in studies. So I think my childhood was （bore）and I was always complaining about it.
Steve: Do you get along well your parents now?
Garen: Oh sure, I have reached middle age now. So far I （understand）their loves to me.
Steve: Where did you go to university?
Garen: I graduated Yale University with a degree in English Literature.
Steve: How did you start writing?
Garen: I like writing from young, it is not easy for me to enter this occupation. You know, I once worked in companies. I started writing for magazines and eventually was
（ask） to write books, so I was pretty lucky.
Steve: did you begin to write the book about the president Obama?
Garen: From the beginning of 2008, it （take） me 6 months to prepare for it, interviewing and finding information about him. Obama told me many stories about his life and family.
Steve: Sounds interesting.
W: David, we all know you took up skateboarding at ten .
M: Yeah, my parents even let me skate in the house.
W:
M: Yes, they are pretty cool.
W:
M: That was fine. I was able to get my school work done with good grades. My only problem was that I had too much physical energy that I could not sit still in class. Then some teachers started taking my skateboarding away.
W: That couldn’t stop you from skating?
M: .The cool thing was that my parents managed to find a different school. The headmaster there was wonderful. He let us plan our own PE classes. So guess what I created.
W: Skateboarding.
M: .That was my PE class. By that time I was turning professional and starting to show off some techniques at competitions.
| A．Did they? |
| B．But did your parents support you? |
| C．No way. |
| D．Are you kidding? |
E. How about your school work?
F. You guessed it.
G. I think so.
Alice: Mr. Black, this is Alice speaking. I’m calling to ask you I can take the afternoon off today.
Black: Well, of course. can you tell me what the problem is, Alice?
Alice: OK, Mr. Black. My son is going to take part in a singing (compete) to be held in Washington tomorrow. He’s got so many things to take that he can’t go there alone.
Black: So you want to take there in your minibus?
Alice: Yes. And as soon as I put him up in the hotel, I (drive) back.
Black: well, that would be too (tire) a journey. It’s nearly 300 kilometers away and it will take you at least six hours
(travel) to and from Washington. Why don’t you stay there until you have seen your son perform.
Alice: But I have two tomorrow morning.
Black: Don’t worry. I’ll tell Mary to take your classes . She’s always willing to help.
Alice: That’ll be nice. Thank you and give my thanks to Mary.
Black: You’re welcome, and have good trip.
Carl: Morning, Andy. How do you like the party last night?
Andy: Great. I really (enjoy) myself there. It is a few years
I had such a good time. And you will never guess whom I met there.
was Keyeast.
Carl: You be kidding me. You mean you met Keyeast,
one ever
(act) Du Minjun. Oh, no. I can't believe it. If I hadn't been so busy with my work last night, I must have met my idol. I couldn't be
(regretful) now.
Andy: Hey! Cheer He hasn't left Anyang yet. In addition, he mentioned that he was likely to attend the charity party
(hold) by our university next evening.
Carl: Wonderful! I couldn't wait to see him. He is the most handsome "god" I have ever seen. And you will go there with me then, won't you?
Andy:Why not? He is my idol, too. By the way, don't forget to take your camera, for you would never like to miss the chance to take with him.
Carl: OK. I won’t.
W: What do you think of the football match we (watch) yesterday afternoon?
M: Very (excite). The two teams did very well in the match and it was really
lose game.
W: I enjoyed it very much too. I have never seen a more interesting game so far this year.
M: I had expected it to be a wonderful match because of the teams had excellent players.
W: I’m sorry I missed the first part of it.
M: You were late for the match? What for?
W: I was filled with (anxious) to see the match and fell off my bike on the way. My legs hurt,
I had to ride my bike slowly. It took me quite some time
I got to the sports field.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. Were your legs hurt?
W: Yes, but not very serious. I only got my skin (scratch) and bled a little.
M: You (see) a doctor first.
W: But I didn’t think it necessary. I cleaned my skin and then started again.
M: How long were you late for the match? time was it when you got to the sports field?
W: When I got to the sports field, it was already three twenty.
M: Three twenty? Oh, you were twenty minutes late for the match. You missed a very wonderful part of the match.
W: Yeah. It was really a pity.
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W: What do you think of the football match we ______(watch) yesterday afternoon?
M: Very ______(excite). The two teams did very well in the match and it was really __
__close game.
W: I enjoyed it very much too. I have never seen a more interesting game so far this year.
M: I had expected it to be a wonderful match because _____of the teams had excellent players.
W: I’m sorry I missed the first part of it.
M: You were late for the match? What for?
W: I was filled with _____(anxious) to see the match and fell off my bike on the way. My legs hurt, ___
___I had to ride my bike slowly. It took me quite some time __
___ I got to the sports field.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. Were your legs hurt?
W: Yes, but not very _____(serious). I only got my skin scratched and bled a little.
M: You _____ (see) a doctor first.
W: But I didn’t think it necessary. I cleaned my skin and then started again.
M: How long were you late for the match? ______time was it when you got to the sports field?
W: When I got to the sports field, it was already three twenty.
M: Three twenty? Oh, you were twenty minutes late for the match. You missed a very wonderful part of the match.
W: Yeah. It was really a pity.
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A: Mary, tomorrow is your Mum's 50th birthday, do you know?
B: Of course I do. Do you have any idea about how ______(celebrate) it, Dad?
A: Of course, first of all, a birthday present. What about ______(buy) her a beautiful skirt?
B: That's a good idea. It'll make her look ___（young）. and a big birthday cake, too, with fifties ___
__(candle).
A: That’s right. _____we have a special dinner?
B: How about a Chinese dinner?
A: Fine, where will we have it?
B: Dad, we can have it at home . I _____(learn) to cook a few Chinese dishes from a Chinese friend,__
___ I am sure Mum would like __
____.
A: All right. Will you do ___ shopping too?
B: ______ don’t we go together, Dad?
A: OK.
M: Excuse me. Would you mind if I smoked here?
W: I’m sorry. Didn’t you see the sign on the wall, “No _______”?
M: Oh, sorry. ________ can I smoke on this floor?
W: I’m afraid it’s not allowed here.
M: Oh, dear! I wonder ________ I could have ____
___ glass of water.
W: Sure. Help _______ (you), over there.
M: Thanks.
W: Don’t you know smoking is not good ______ your health, young man?
M: Yes, I do. I tried many times to give it up, but I ________(fail). When I go without it, I feel very bad.
W: Yes, it’s hard to stop! ______, if you have the nonsmokers’ health in mind, you might succeed.
M: You’re right! Thanks very much. I’ll try again _____ (kick) my smoking habit.
W: That’s good. Well, if you ________ (die) to smoke now, you can go outside, in the open air.
M: Oh, no! I’m not smoking anymore from now on!
W: That’s great!
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W：Jack．how have your two sons been doing at school recently?
M：Don’t ask! Mark never starts studying，and Jason never stops (study)．
W：You’re joking! I hear that Jason is likely (be)at the top of his class after exam this year．
M：Yes，so his teacher say．He’s been (work)very hard at his books every evening for months on end recently．He is hoping to
Harvard University．
W：Great．Maybe he’ll become a university professor (he)in the future．
M：Maybe．But sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself change．
W：Yes…What about the younger one?
M：Well，Mark's teachers say he has abililty，but he(rare)does his best．He does his homework in ten minutes every day and then
(rush)out to play football.
W: Perhaps he can make his fortune at football. People can make(plenty)of money from sports now．
M：My wife always worries about their future
W：Perhaps you can have a talk with him now to find out he is thinking about his studies and future plans．
M：Good idea．I'll take your advice．
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Carl: Morning, Andy. How do you like the party last night?
Andy: Great. I really (enjoy) myself there. It is a few years
I had such a good time. And you will never guess whom I met there.
was Keyeast.
Carl: You be kidding me. You mean you met Keyeast,
one ever
(act) Du Minjun. Oh, no. I can't believe it. If I hadn't been so busy with my work last night, I must have met my idol. I couldn't be
(regretful) now.
Andy: Hey! Cheer . He hasn't left Anyang yet. In addition, he mentioned that he was likely to attend the charity party
(hold) by our university next evening.
Carl: Wonderful! I couldn't wait to see him. He is the most handsome "god" I have ever seen. And you will go there with me then, won't you?
Andy:Why not? He is my idol, too. By the way, don't forget to take your camera, for you would never like to miss the chance to take with him.
Carl: OK. I won’t.
M: Excuse me. Would you mind if I smoked here?
W: I’m sorry. Didn’t you see the sign on the wall, “No _______”?
M: Oh, sorry. _____ can I smoke on this floor?
W: I’m afraid it’s not allowed here.
M: Oh, dear! I wonder ______ I could have ___
____ glass of water.
W: Sure. Help _______ (you), over there.
M: Thanks.
W: Don’t you know smoking is not good ______ your health, young man?
M: Yes, I do. I tried many times to give it up, but I _______(fail). When I go without it, I feel very bad.
W: Yes, it’s hard to stop! ____, if you have the nonsmokers’ health in mind, you might succeed.
M: You’re right! Thanks very much. I’ll try again ______ (kick) my smoking habit.
W: That’s good. Well, if you _______ (die) to smoke now, you can go outside, in the open air.
M: Oh, no! I’m not smoking anymore from now on!
W: That’s great!
根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。
A:I have got two tickets for the rock concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?
B:______ . I don’t like rock music very much.
A:What kind of music do you like?
B:Pop music,_________ .
A:Why do you like listening to country music?
B:Well, the country singers often play the guitar while singing. _______.
A:What’s country music about?
B:It’s about the everyday life of common people.
A:What about rock music?
B:_________.
A:_________?
B:Most pop singers make music their career while rock singers make music their life.
| A．Thank you |
| B．It expresses true feelings |
| C．especially country music |
| D．What is the greatest difference between pop music and rock music |
E.Rock music is very noisy
F.I am extremely sorry
G.And I like to play the guitar, too
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Husband: Honey, what are you doing with your nose in the newspaper all afternoon? Is it that (interest)?
Wife: I have no interest the news reports, but the apartment ads. Don't you think we should get a larger apartment than our present one?
Husband: This apartment is fine. It's big enough for us.
Wife: is obvious that this apartment is too small. We have been living here
we got married. It's time we moved.
Husband: I'd rather stay here. I love this old place. , we don't need all that extra room.
Wife: Yes, we do. We need extra bedroom. Then it'll be more comfortable for our baby.
Husband: Our baby? Are we having a baby?
Wife: Yeah, we are going to have a baby. I (wait) for the right moment to surprise you with the news.
Husband: This is a huge surprise! I'm so happy I can hardly believe it! But where will we get enough money
(buy) a larger apartment?
Wife: Don't worry. I think we can afford (买得起) a more expensive apartment. Look, you got a raise last month. And my salary will (certain) help.
Husband: Well, yes, good point. I guess we should look at a few apartments.
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Carl: Morning, Andy. How do you like the party last night?
Andy: Great. I really (enjoy) myself there. It is a few years
I had such a good time. And you will never guess whom I met there.
was Keyeast.
Carl: You be kidding me. You mean you met Keyeast,
one ever
(act) Du Minjun. Oh, no. I can't believe it. If I hadn't been so busy with my work last night, I must have met my idol. I couldn't be
(regretful) now.
Andy: Hey! Cheer . He hasn't left Anyang yet. In addition, he mentioned that he was likely to attend the charity party
(hold) by our university next evening.
Carl: Wonderful! I couldn't wait to see him. He is the most handsome "god" I have ever seen. And you will go there with me then, won't you?
Andy:Why not? He is my idol, too. By the way, don't forget to take your camera, for you would never like to miss the chance to take with him.
Carl: OK. I won’t.
Meg: Professor Hopkins. May I have _______ word with you?
Hopkins: Sure, Meg. What’s up?
Meg: I ______ (get) a C for my report. You ___
__ have made it wrong. You know I have put much time and energy to the report.
Hopkins: Well, Meg. I’m afraid you didn’t meet the _______. The due day is September 3rd. You had the report ___
___(hand) in two days later.
Meg: Yes, Professor. I am sorry _____ (learn) about that.
Hopkins: And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee. In your report, you have mentioned the company’s management, selections of stores and services. ______ I am surprised that you didn’t mention anything about its coffee. It’s coffee shop, Meg. Isn’t the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?
Meg: Yeah, I guess I left _____ out.
Hopkins: And figures are important ________. You also need to add an actual figure such as the monthly sales.
Meg: You are quite right professor.
Hopkins: And you’d better write the report again by doing _____(much) research and looking for figures.
Meg: Are you giving me another chance, professor?
Hopkins: Seems like I am.
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