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W: Well, it sounds really awful, it’s an important subject I agree. But I am not in the mood for anything depressing. What else is on? M：There’s a Spanish dance festival.
W: Oh, I love dance. That sounds really interesting.
M: Apparently, it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s see what it says in the paper. A leads an exciting production of the great Spanish love story Kamen. W: Ok, then. What time is it on?
M: At 7:30.
W: Well, that’s no good. We haven’t got enough time to get there. Is there anything else?
M: There’s a comedy special on. W: Where’s it on?
M: It’s at the city theater. It’s a charity comedy night with lots of different acts. It looks pretty good. The critic in the local the paper says it’s the funniest thing he’s ever seen. It says here Roger Whitehead is an amazing host to a night of fun performances.
W: Em.. I am not keen on him. He is not very funny.
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M: Are you sure your fancy going out tonight? You are not very enthusiastic.
W: Perhaps you are right. Okay, let’s go to see the dance. But tomorrow, not tonight.
M: Great, I’ll book the tickets online.
Questions 8 and 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. What does the women think of the climate change?
9. Why do the speakers give up going to the Spanish dance festival tonight?
10. What does the critic say about the comedy performed at the city theater?
11. What does the woman decide to do tomorrow?
Conversation Two
W: Good morning Mr. Lee, May I have a minutes of your time? M: Sure Katherine, what can I do for you?
W: I’m quiet anxious about transferring over to our college, I’m afraid I won’t fit in.
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M: don't worry Katherine, it’s completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools, this happens to many transfer students. W: Yes, I know, but I’m younger than most students in my year and that worries me a lot.
M: Well, you may be the only younger one in your year, but you know, we have a lot of after-school activities you can join in, and so, this way, you will be able to meet new friends of different age groups. W: That’s nice, I love games and hobby groups.
M: I’m sure you do, so will be just fine, don’t worry so much and try to make the most of what we have on offer here, also, remember that you can come to me anytime of the day if you need help.
W: Thanks so much, I definitely feel better now, as a matter of fact, I’ve already contacted one of the girls who will be living in the same house with me, and she seemed really nice. I guess living on campus, I'll have a chance to have a close circle of friends, since we'll be living together. M: All students are very friendly with new arrivals. Let me check who would be living with you in your flat. Okay. There are Hannah, Kelly, and Bree. Bree is also a new student here, like you, I’m sure you two ‘ll have more to share with each other.
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Questions 12 and 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. Why does Katherine feel anxious?
13. What does Mr. Lee encourage Katherine to do? 14. What does Mr. Lee promised to do for Katherine? 15. What do we learn about Katherine’ schoolmate Bree?
Section C
Passage One
Have you ever felt like you would do just about anything to satisfy your hunger? A new study in mice may help to explain why hunger can feel like such a powerful motivating force. In the study, researchers found that hunger outweighed other physical drives, including fear, thirst and social needs.
