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听力原文:M: Hi, Catherine. Haven't seen you for a long time. How is your vocation?
W: Terrific ! I went to Washington D. C. to visit my cousin. I saw the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the White House.
M: What a pity is that I've never been there. What do you like best?
W: No doubt the White House. It's been the official home of the American presidents since 1800.
M: I didn't know the history of it. Is it really as nice as everyone says it is?
W: It's a two - story building built of stones. But it is simple and dignified. It was named the White House after the British burned it in the war of 1812.
M: I remember now. The president then was James Madison. And his wife Dolly ran out of the burning building carrying the portrait of George Washington.
W: That's right, it's hanging in the East Room now.
M: How big is the White House?
W: There are one hundred thirty - two rooms inside it and covers eighteen acres of land outside. It has to be painted every four years.
M: How much are the visitors allowed to visit?
W: Only six rooms are open to the public. It's a popular, and there are always too many people waiting for their turns.
When was the White House built?

A. 1800.
B. 1600.
C. 1812
D. 1884

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Where might the two speakers be in this dialogue?

A. In Peter's home.
B. In the street.
C. In the gym.
D. On their way to the gym.

听力原文:Mr. Green: Do you live in the city, Mr. Anderson?
Mr. Anderson: No, I am also new here. I came here for traveling.
Mr. Green: How long have you been here? Do you come here on business trip or just for tourism?
Mr. Anderson: I've been here for about five or six days. I'm here just for a paid vocation.
Mr. Green: Where do you come from, Mr. Anderson?
Mr. Anderson: I come from New York. I suppose everyone in the world must know this place.
Mr. Green: I think so. It's a wonderful city. All people long to go there for a visit. Do you live in the center of the city?
Mr. Anderson: I live at 2035 Washington Street. Do you know it?
Mr. Green: Sorry, I don't know. I've never been there. By the way, it seems that you know spree German. How long have you spoken this language?
Mr. Anderson: How long? I've spoken German all my life! You see, my grandfather is a German. He began teaching me German when I was very small.
Mr. Green: Oh, that's great. A language is a very useful weapon in our daily life. Many people nowadays seem to speak more than two languages.
Why does Mr. Anderson come here?

A. He comes here for tourism.
B. He comes here to live.
C. He comes here to stay for five or six days.
D. He comes here to see a friend.

听力原文:W: Richard works as hard as his roommate.
M: That's not saying very much.
W: Do you mean that he does not have a good performance at school?
M: I don't really mean that.
What conclusion can be drawn from this conversation?

A. Richard is hard to work.
B. Richard speaks with difficulty.
C. Richard's does not necessarily bring satisfactory results.
D. Richard doesn't work very hard.

When will the item be available?

At twelve o'clock.
B. In a few months.
C. In one or two days.
D. Nex

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