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Conversation 2
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W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps
M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. It’s an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840.
W: Really I didn’t know that. I did know that the charge for mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps was paid by either the sender or the receiver. How much was the usual charge
M: Oh, about ten cents for a short distance. But post offices were losing money with that system. Rowland Hill, an Englishman, suggested using postage stamps. Here’s a picture of the first two stamps issued.
W: They both bear a picture of Queen Victoria.

When were the first postage stamps issued（）
A. In 1840.
B. In 1820.
C. In 1804.
D. In 1890.

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Conversation 2
[听力原文]9-10
W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps
M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. It’s an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840.
W: Really I didn’t know that. I did know that the charge for mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps was paid by either the sender or the receiver. How much was the usual charge
M: Oh, about ten cents for a short distance. But post offices were losing money with that system. Rowland Hill, an Englishman, suggested using postage stamps. Here’s a picture of the first two stamps issued.
W: They both bear a picture of Queen Victoria.

Who paid for the mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps（）
A. The British government.
B. The individual post offices.
C. Either the sender or the receiver of a letter.
D. The local government.

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Conversation 1
[听力原文] 6-7
W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps
M: (6)Oh, when I was about ten years old.
W: Ten years old So you have loved it for 9 years.
M: Yeah, it’s really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840.
W: Really I didn’t know that. What’s on the first postage stamps
M: Well, look, here’s a picture of the first two stamps issued.
W: (7)Oh, they both bear a picture of Queen Victoria, don’t they
M: Yes, I wish I had the originals, then I would be a wealthy man instead of a poor stamp collector.
W: But I believe collecting stamps gives you much pleasure which not all wealthy men can enjoy.
M: Yes, I do agree.

How old was the man when be became interested in collecting stamps（）
A. 10.
B. 9.
C. 12.
D. 8.

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Conversation 1

When did Rayman Company order those computers （）
A. Last month.
B. Last week.
C. Two Weeks ago.
D. Two months ago.

[单项选择]Conversation two When did George and Parker start to have the inspiration
A. After they dropped out of school.
B. After they started their wok.
C. After they graduated from college.

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M: Did you leave the hotel when Mick did at 2:30 p. m.
W: No, I just left fifteen minutes after him.

When did the woman leave the hotel（）
A. At 2:50 p.m.
B. At2:35 p.m.
C. At2:45 p.m.

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W: Did you graduate when your cousin did, in 1985
M: No, I finished school a year before she did.

When did the man graduate（）
A. In 1983.
B. In 1984.
C. In 1985.
D. In 1986.

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W: Where did you say you found this bag
M: It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building.

Where did the man find the bag （）
A. In the park,
B. Between two buildings.
C. In his apartment.
D. Under a huge tre

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W: Did you get the job you applied for
M: No. It’s been offered to someone else, but I think it wouldn’t have suited me anyway.

How does the man probably feel （）
A. Worried.
B. Unhappy.
C. Pleasant.
D. It’s OK.

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W: Did you get the job you applied for with that company
M: It was offered to someone else, but I found a better one.

How does the man probably feel （）
A. Pleased.
B. Angry.
C. Nervous.
D. Disappointe

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W: Did you find the tie you wanted
M: No, I didn’t have any luck at all.

What does the man mean （）
A. He didn’t look for a tie.
B. He couldn’t find the tie.
C. He didn’t want the tie.
D. He couldn’t try the tie on.

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M: What did you do with your dog while you were away
W: Oh, he is a good traveler as long as he gets a chance to play.
Q: What can we conclude from the conversation （）

A. The man would like to take care of the woman’s pet.
B. The woman considers herself a good traveler.
C. The woman would like to send her dog to her neighbor.
D. The woman usually brought his pet along with her for the trip.

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M: You look tired. Where did you go last night
W: I planned to watch a film, but I went to meet my friend at the airport.

What did the woman do（）
A. She went to the airport.
B. She was busy on her assignment.
C. She went to watch a movie.
D. She went to see her frien

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W: Did you enjoy visiting the gallery
M: I’ve been there a hundred times.

What does the man mean（）
A. He thinks the gallery is not worth visiting.
B. He is tired of visiting the gallery.
C. He has been to the gallery a hundred times.
D. He has been looking forward to visiting the gallery.