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M: It looks like we are going to have a shower at any minute now.
W: I think so too. Isn’t strange how you can sense it
M: I know what you mean.
W: Look at the clouds in the sky. Whenever they seem dark and low like this,you know it’s going to rain, or look at the object that’s far away, if it seems clear to you, it’s probably going to pour.
M: Yes. And everything seems to have a stronger smell to me then.
W: I know, and people often say it’s going to rain when they have aches and pains in certain parts of their body. My mother always complains that her knee hurts just before a storm.
M: And have you noticed how the animals react before a storm
W. Sure, horses and cows will seem to go a protected area and huddle together.
M: Yah, but with all these sensible signs, how come we aren’t carrying our umbrella with us now

What does the man say seem to happen to his sense of smell（　）
A. It stops working.
B. It becomes sharper.
C. It confuses odors.

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M: It looks like we are going to have a shower at any minute now.
W: I think so too. Isn’t strange how you can sense it
M: I know what you mean.
W: Look at the clouds in the sky. Whenever they seem dark and low like this,you know it’s going to rain, or look at the object that’s far away, if it seems clear to you, it’s probably going to pour.
M: Yes. And everything seems to have a stronger smell to me then.
W: I know, and people often say it’s going to rain when they have aches and pains in certain parts of their body. My mother always complains that her knee hurts just before a storm.
M: And have you noticed how the animals react before a storm
W. Sure, horses and cows will seem to go a protected area and huddle together.
M: Yah, but with all these sensible signs, how come we aren’t carrying our umbrella with us now

What is the main topic of the conversation （　）
A. How to select a good umbrella.
B. How to treat minor aches and pains.
C. How to predict the weather.

[单项选择]It is hard to tell whether we are going to have a boom in the economy or a （）
A. concession
B. recession
C. submission
D. transmission

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W: Have we agreed where we’re going to meet John on Sunday
M: Well, I talked to the others and nobody seemed to have any idea where they wanted to go.
W: I thought we were going to that restaurant.., what was it
M: ... the McDonald’s at the end of Beijing Road--I suggested it a long time ago.
W: Well--I think we should agree on that.
M: OK, shall I phone the others now
W: No, thanks. It is better for me to do that!

What does the woman want the man to do （　）
A. Change a decision.
B. Make a phone call.
C. Suggest a place to meet.

[单项选择]--We’re going to have a picnic tomorrow. Why don’t you come with us
--（　）, but I’m having a friend over.
A. I’d like to
B. You’re right
C. I don’t mind
D. Maybe next time

[单项选择]What is the woman going to have
A. Some.
B. A party.
C. Many things.
D. A dinner.

[单项选择]What is the man going to have
A. The pork.
B. Neither.
C. The beef.

[单项选择]What meal are they going to have
A. Expensive.
B. Cheap.
C. Reasonable.