“Have you finished your lesson, George?” Said Mr. Prentice to his son, who had laid aside his book and was busy making a large paper kite.

“No, father,”replied George, hanging down his Head.

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“Because it is so difficult, father, I'm not sure that I shall never learn it.   {#blank#}2{#/blank#}   . My memory is so bad.”

“If I were to promise you a holiday on the thirtieth of the month after next, do you think you would forget the date?”

“  {#blank#}3{#/blank#}   ”

“You are good at skating, and flying your kite, and playing footballs, are you not?”“Yes, father.”

“And you cannot learn your lesson! My dear boy, you are lying to yourself.  {#blank#}4{#/blank#}   ” “But have I not tried, father?”again asked George.

“  {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  . Come for this afternoon lay aside that kite you are making, and give another effort to get your lesson ready. Be serious, and you will soon learn it.”

A. No, I'm pretty sure that I should not.

B. You can learn as well as any one, if you will try.

C. It is easy.

D. Well, try again.

E. Besides(而且), I could not remember it after I had learned it.

F. If you don't pay more attention to your lessons you will never be fit for anything.

G. Why not, my son?

A: Good afternoon. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

B: I'd like some noodles, please. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

A: We have beef, tomato, potato, chicken and egg noodles.

B: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

A: Yes. There are some vegetables in the beef noodles.

B: I'd like beef noodles, please.

A: {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

B: I'd like a small bowl, please.

(Ten minutes later. )

A: Here are your noodles, sir.

B: {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A: You are welcome.

A: Hi, Tom. It's a photo of a bear.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}?

B: Yes, it's my photo.

A: {#blank#}2{#/blank#}?

B: Yes ,I like it.

A: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}?

B: It's from America.

A: {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

B: It's about two years old.

A: Is it in our zoo?

B: No.

A: {#blank#}5{#/blank#}?

B: It's in a zoo in Xi'an.

A：Hi, Linda. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}?

B：I went to Helen's home yesterday afternoon.

A：Really? {#blank#}2{#/blank#}?

B：She was cleaning her room when I saw her.

A：{#blank#}3{#/blank#}?

Were they at home?

B：Yes, they were. Her father was repairing a bike at that time.

A：Then, what was her mother doing?

B：She was washing clothes.

A：{#blank#}4{#/blank#}?

B：I helped Helen clean her room and then we watched TV.

A：{#blank#}5{#/blank#}?

B：I came back home at about 5：00 p. m. By the way, what did you do yesterday afternoon?

A：I went to the zoo with my little brother.

B：Sounds interesting!

W: What's wrong with you, young man?

M:  {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

W:  Have you taken your temperature?

M:  Yes, it seems to be all right, but I am coughing badly and I've also got a pain in my head.

W:  {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

M:  For two days.

W: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

M: Ah…

W: {#blank#}4{#/blank#} You've just got a cold. Please take the medicine three times a day. Stay at home and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.

M: Oh, doctor, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I must go to school because I'm going to have a maths exam tomorrow.

W: I see. You can go to school but don't work hard.

M: Thank you, doctor.

A: Hi, Tom. Are you free this Saturday?

B: {#blank#}1{#/blank#} What are you going to do, Lin Tao?

A: I'm going to watch a traditional art show. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

B: Wow, you are so great! What are they about?

A: {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They stand for happiness and good luck in China.

B: It's fantastic! Where do you learn paper-cutting?

A: In our school art club.

B: Well, I am also interested in Chinese culture and I want to learn it. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

A: Of course. So would you like to watch the show with me?

B: Yes, I'd love to, and I can't wait. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A: Let's meet at the school gate at 9:00 a. m.

B: OK.