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M: | Well, just keep your arm straight there. Fine, there will be a little prick like a mosquito bite. OK? There we go. OK, I will send that sample off and we'll check it. If the sample is OK, we won't need to go on seeing you anymore. |
W: | So you think I'm getting better? |
M: | Absolutely. |
Q: | What can be inferred from the conversation? |
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W: | It's Mr. Cong, isn't it? |
M: | That's right. I saw you six months ago with a broken finger. |
W: | Yes, of course. And is that all healing well? |
M: | It's fine. |
W: | What can we do for you today? |
M: | Well, I've been having these headaches in the front, about my eyes. It started two months ago. They seem to come on quite suddenly, and I get dizzy spell as well. |
Q: | What is the trouble in the man now? |
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M: | When you need a health checkup, just call me. It's totally free. |
W: | It's great having a doctor around. |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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W: | We need antioxidants to prevent ourselves from developing cancer, but I don't like taking pills to get it. |
M: | But you need to eat a mountain of food everyday to get all of the antioxidants you need. |
W: | I drink a lot of green tea: I eat onion, garlic and citrous food. I also get nine different colors of vegetables every day. |
M: | All those do have antioxidants, but I want to be on the safe side. |
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W: | The blouse cost me like 8 000 yuan. |
M: | That's such a rip-off. |
W: | I really like it, the color, the design ... |
M: | Fashion really kills women. |
Q: | What does the man mean? |
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W: | I'm finding it difficult to get the train to get home for the Spring Festival. Last year, I stood for 24 hours from Beijing to Chengdu. So, I need a seat this year. Any ideas? |
M: | You can try going online. I know there are a few sites that offer tickets. |
W: | That's worth the try, thanks. |
Q: | What is the woman going to do next? |
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M: | This money from the Gates Foundation will help us with our plans. |
W: | Flow could it not? |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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W: | How long does the pain last? |
M: | Just a short while. |
W: | A minute, 5 minutes, half an hour? |
M: | Oh, not half an hour. |
W: | How long does it last? |
M: | About a quarter of an hour. |
Q: | How long does the man say the pain last? |
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M: | Don't eat ice cream so fast. |
W: | Too late. I've already had a brain freeze. |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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M: | Honey I'm leaving tonight and get to the United States at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning. |
W: | Woo, woo, I can't wait to see you. |
Q: | What does the woman mean? |
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W: | Have you got a cold? |
M: | Nope, I'm hoarse because I haven't got enough sleep lately and have been singing a lot KTV. |
Q: | What is the man's problem? |
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M: | Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus. It's really hard for me to understand Emily. |
W: | Susan is the best friend of Emily. Why don't you pick her brain? |
Q: | What does the woman advice the man to do? |
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W: | Dad, I've decided to sign up for American Idol in order to be a famous singer. |
M: | Oh, honey, don't you know that it's really hard to stand out from the crowd. |
W: | But where there is a will there is a way. |
Q: | What is true about the woman? |
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W: | Here is my X-rays. |
M: | I'll just have a look. Everything is OK except what you can see here. There is a hemi-fracture. It's not very serious, but you should take a month off work and rest in bed as much as possible. I'll give some herbal medicine to help you heal quickly. |
W: | Do I need to be put in plaster? |
M: | No, it isn't necessary. |
Q: | Which of the following is not among the doctor's suggestion? |
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W: | My skin has suddenly gone rough and red, and spots keep breaking out. Is there anything I can do? |
M: | Have you used anything different on your face, or have you been on any medication? |
W: | I usually use Chinese face cream, but on my birthday I've got some very expensive American face cream. It smells very nice. I wonder if that could be the problem. |
M: | Do you have the face cream with you? |
W: | Yes, here it is. |
M: | It smells very strong. Maybe you are allergic to the perfume in it. I suggest you stop using it immediately. |
Q: | What might be the cause for the woman's skin problem? |