体验英语一级答案

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Lu Yi: Dick, take a seat, please.

Dick: Thank you.

Lu Yi: What would you like to drink beer, wine or Maotai?

Dick: What is Maotai?

Lu Yi: It's a kind of spirit, a real Chinese specialty.

Dick: Really? OK. I'll have a sip.

A: What do you think about the dishes?

B: They look inviting and taste delicious.

A: Would you care for some seafood?

B: Marvelous. The Chinese way of cooking seafood is my favorite.

A: I'm glad you like Chinese food. Have some more, please. Let's drink to your health.

B: And to our cooperation.

A: Which would you prefer, tea or coffee?

B: I would like some coffee, please.

A: Do you take milk and sugar?

B: Milk would be nice, but I don't care for any sugar.

A: Would you like to have some dessert?

B: No, thanks. I'm not fond of sweet things. Just a coffee would be fine.

Lu Hong: Dick, tell me some of your favorite things?

Dick: What do you mean by that?

Lu Hong: To be more specific, tell me your favorite color, for example.

Dick: Well, let me think. I like pink. What is your favorite color?

Lu Hong: I like every color.

Dick: Really?

Lu Hong: Yes. Life would be very boring with just one color.

Dick: Hello, Mr Lu. When did you arrive in London?

Lu Yi: Two weeks ago.

Dick: What do you think of the weather here?

Lu Yi: It's all right, but it rains quite a lot.

Dick: How do you like the weather in your country?

Lu Yi: I like it. It's warm at this time of year. I enjoy visiting the gardens in Xiangshan Park. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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A: Ally, you've been working in your office for a long time.

Ally: I'm working on a report.

A: Have you finished yet?

Ally: It's almost done.

A: You must be very tired. Let's go somewhere and relax.

Ally: All right. Let's go for a walk.

A: As your doctor, I strongly advise you to go on a low-fat diet.

B: Do you really think that's important?

A: Definitely. If you don't, you might have a heart attack some day.

B: Well, I think I should take your advice this time. You have been very helpful. Thanks.

A: Good morning. I would like to read some novels in the original to improve my English. What books would you recommend?

B: It might be a good idea to read some simplified readers first. You will enjoy them more and be able to read them faster. Start on the originals later.

A: That's a good idea. Thank you for your advice.

B: All the simplified readers are on those shelves on the left.

A: The contest is about to start. I'm getting cold feet.

B: Come on. You've been preparing for this for half a year.

A: I'm not confident enough. I want to quit.

B: No, you can't. Pluck up your courage. You should at least give it a try.

A: What if I lose?

B: That's not the point, so long as you've done your best.

A: So, is everything ready for the big party on Saturday?

B: Big party? Leave it out. It's just going to be you two, my sister and some of her friends.

A: Why don't you ask some boys to come?

B: Like who?

A: How about Peter and Tom?

B: I'd like Tom to come, but not Peter.

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A: What's the weather like today?

B: It's sunny.

A: What's the temperature?

B: It's 25 degrees Centigrade.

A: What a lovely day it is!

B: Yes, but the weatherman said that it won't last.

A: Really? Is it going to rain?

B: He said that there would be 60 percent chance of rain this afternoon, and it would be windy, too.

A: Well, I think I shall take my umbrella with me just in case it rains.

A: Brrrr! I'm cold, I thought it was supposed to get warmer today.

B: Yeah, I thought so, too. That's what the weatherman said.