—I have a fever and can't stop coughing.

— Oh, yes. Thank you.

—                  .You know I am not good at it.

—                .

Richard: Hi, Simon. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

Simon: Not too good.

Richard: Well, the final exam is always more difficult. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You'll certainly do better next time.

Simon: But unluckily, I've never done well in the science exam.

Richard: Come on, Simon! Let's talk about the football match tonight. It is much more interesting.

Simon: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

Richard: Yes. It's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.

Simon: Er… {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

Richard: Why? Everybody knows you are a football fan.

Simon: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important matches, just as I have done in the important exams.

Richard: Well, I think the team is making great progress. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

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