1.

  1. The woman's condition is critical.
  2. The woman has been picking up quite well.
  3. The woman's illness was caused by a mosquito bite.
  4. The woman won't see the doctor any more.

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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?

2.

  1. A broken finger.
  2. A terrible cough.
  3. Frontal headaches.
  4. Eye problem.

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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?

3.

  1. She needs a physical examination.
  2. She is in good health.
  3. It's good to have a doctor friend.
  4. It's good to visit the doctor.

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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?

4.

  1. He prefers to take pills to get antioxidants.
  2. He prefers to get antioxidants from food.
  3. He doesn't mind eating a lot every day.
  4. He is overcautious sometimes.

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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.

5.

  1. The blouse is a bargain.
  2. The blouse is too expensive.
  3. The blouse is colorful.
  4. The blouse is so fashionable.

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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?

6.

  1. To queue for a ticket.
  2. To take man's offer.
  3. To buy a ticket online.
  4. To try an agency.

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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?

7.

  1. She disagrees with the man.
  2. She couldn't agree with the man more.
  3. It's hard for them to fulfill their plans.
  4. It's impossible to get money from the Gates Foundation.

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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?

8.

  1. One minute.
  2. Fifteen minutes.
  3. Half an hour.
  4. Five minutes.

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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?

9.

  1. She is freezing cold.
  2. She is crazy about ice cream.
  3. She has a headache.
  4. She has brain fever.

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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?

10.

  1. She can't wait for the man.
  2. She is very eager to see the man.
  3. She will go to the USA with the man.
  4. She expects the man to stay.

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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?

11.

  1. A cold.
  2. A headache.
  3. A hoarse voice.
  4. Insomnia.

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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?

12.

  1. To go to Susan for advice.
  2. To try to think like Susan.
  3. To break up with Susan.
  4. To have a date with Susan.

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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?

13.

  1. She will become a famous singer soon.
  2. She will become an American idol.
  3. She will sign up for a talent show.
  4. She will surely stand out from the crowd.

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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?

14.

  1. To take a month off work.
  2. To rest in bed as much as possible.
  3. To take some herbal medicine.
  4. To put on plaster.

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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?

15.

  1. The Chinese face cream.
  2. The American face cream.
  3. The French perfume.
  4. The medication.

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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?