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听力原文:W: Excuse me. Do you live here?
M: Yes, I've lived here in Edinburgh all my life. My name's Rory McDonald. How do you do?
W: Hi, I'm Chris Hudson from Phoenix, Arizona. I'm an oil engineer. I'm on my way to London on business.
M: How long are you staying in Edinburgh?
W: Just a day. What can I see here in twenty-four hours?
M: Well, most tourists want to visit the Castle. It's on Castle Rock. It's where the Scottish government used to be. From there you can walk down tile Royal Mile.
W: What's the Royal Mile?
M: It's a narrow street of medieval houses. It's worth seeing. Then you really should visit Holyrood Palace.
W: Who lives in the Palace?
M: No one, except the Queen when she comes to Edinburgh, which is usually once a year. But the kings and queens d Scotland used to live there before Scotland was united with England,
W: When was that?
M: That was...er, let me see...in 1603.
W: You seem to know a lot about Scottish history.
M: Aye, well, I'm a McDonald of the McDonald clan. You know there are clans in Scotland, and we are all proud of our history.
W: Does that explain the kilt you're wearing?
M: Aye. Each clan has a special kilt.
W: I'd like to buy a kilt for my husband.
M: You can buy them in Prince Skeet. It's the best street for shopping.
W: What else should I buy?
M: Why don't you buy some sweaters? Scottish sweaters are famous for their quality. And you must buy some whiskey. Of course you know that's our national drink.
W: Yes, I've already bought the whiskey.
M: Good. But remember you mustn't put ice in it. That spoils the flavor!
W: Oh,we Americans put ice in everything!
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A foreign tourist and his Scottish guide.
B. An American businessman and a Scottish student.
C. An American engineer and a Scottish citizen.
D. An American customer and a Scottish shop-assistant.

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When the villager refers to the dark rock as the "center of the world", ______.

A. he just wants to tease the author
B. he is ignorant to think so
C. he does not know the "center" is ill New England
D. he, as well as people living there, believes in it seriously

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