恒星新东方版:2008年12月英语六级短对话原文
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M: I am asked to pick up the guest speaker Bob Russell at the airport this afternoon? Do you know what he looks like?
W: Well, he is in his 60th. He stands out. He is bald, tall and thin, and he has a beard.
Q: What can we conclude from the woman's remark about Bob Russell.
12.
M: I am considering dropping my dancing class. I am not making any progress.
W: If I were you, I stick with it. It's definitely worth time and effort.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
13.
M: You see, I still have this pain in my back, this medicine the doctor gave me was supposed to make me feel better by now.
W: Maybe you should take 3 times a day as you were told.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
14.
M: Frankly, when I sat the back of the classroom, I can't see the words on the board clearly.
W: Well, you've been wearing those same glasses as long as I've known you. Why not get a new pair? It wouldn't cost you too much.
Q: What does the woman imply about the man's glasses?
15.
M: How come the floor is so wet? I almost slipped. What happened?
W: Oh, sorry. The phone rang the moment I got into the shower. Anyway, I'll wipe it right now.
Q: Why was the floor wet according to the man?
16.
M: The instructions on the package said you need to do some assembly yourself. I spent all afternoon trying in vain to put this bookcase together.
W: I know what you mean. Last time I tried to assemble a toy train for my son and I almost gave up.
Q: What does the man find difficult?
17.
M: I am getting worried about Jeanie's school work. All she talks about these days is volleyball games. And all she does is practice training and things like that.
W: Her grades on the coming exams will fall for sure. It's high time we talked some sense into her.
Q: What are the speaker probably going to do?
18.
M: Do you understand why the local people are opposed to the new dam up the river?
W: They are worried about the potential dangers when the dam should break. The river is very wide above the proposed site.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?