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Conversation One
W: Good afternoon, Sir! Is there any thing I can do for you?
M:Oh, yes, please! I’ve heard that Lisa’s new record is available now and I can’t wait to have one copy.
W: You must be a super fan of Lisa.
M:Yes, sure.I’ve tried several record stores but all proved in vain.They were sold out.This might be my last chance.
W: Let me check...I feel so sorry, sir.Lisa’s new records are sold out.
M:Oh, no, not again! I thought this store would be my last resort! After all, your store is the biggest one in this block.
W: I clearly remember there were several copies left this morning.Let me check it again.
M:Oh, please, thanks very much!
W: Sir, there are indeed two copies left, but not in this store.
M:What do you mean?
W: We have another store next block.If you don’t feel bothered to travel a bit longer and fetch it yourself, we can reserve one copy for you.
M:No problem! I’ll go there right now!
W: Wait please, Sir! I’m afraid you have to pay 10% of what the record costs in advance, as the reservation fee.Otherwise, we have no right to reserve any record.
M:I see...
W: But don’t worry, sir! The reservation fee will be paid back to you after you buy the record.
M:OK.I understand.So, do I have to go over the reservation procedure now?
W: Yes.Here it is.Please fill your information in this customer card and pay the reservation, and then you can buy the record in our record store next block.
M:Thanks a lot! I appreciate your help!
Q1.What did the man do one afternoon?
Q2.What problem did the man have?
Q3.What did the women suggest the man to do?
Q4.What should the man do before he gets what he wants?
Conversation Two
W: Hi, Jim! I haven’t seen you for quite a long time! Where have you been?
M:Hi, Susan! I’ve been traveling in the past two months and have just got back.
W: Really? Traveling! Oh, that’s the last thing I think you’ll ever do! I always thought you were more into staying indoors.
M:You were right! But I began to take interest in traveling only three months ago.I thought that might be a good way to inspire my writings.And it sure is.
W: Why do you think so?
M:Well, I had spent half a year in creating my new novel but I was rather unsatisfied by what I had written down.So I decided to pack up and set out to experience the rich life out there.
W: I see... So how do you feel about your travel, anyway?
M:It was so amazing! You have absolutely no idea of how many interesting people and stories I have encountered!
W: Oh, It seems you were indeed inspired!
M:Sure! I went to a very small village somewhere in southwestern China.It was a peaceful and beautiful place.I spent the whole two months there living with the villagers and experiencing their life.
W: That must be a brandnew story!
M:Yes! I was much inspired by their kindness, diligence, and, most of all, their optimistic attitude towards life.
W: So, you are going to include all this into your creation?
M:Not exactly all of that! I will base my works on their stories but I’d like to emphasize their optimistic attitudes.
W: What do you mean?
M:You see... People’s life are becoming more and more stressful everyday and they really need to adjust their attitudes to face all the challenges in life.So I plan to write something not only true but also encouraging.
W: That sounds an excellent idea...
Q5.What does the woman think the man likes to do?
Q6.What problem does the man have?
Q7.What may become the most important theme in the man’s new novel?
