a. Why can't he come?

b. I'm sorry to hear that.

c. Where did the doctor go?

d. It's half past eight.

e. What did the doctor say?

f. I'm glad to hear that.

g. What's wrong with his sister?

A: Hello, Mike! What's the time?

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A: Where's Bob? I can't find him.

B: I don't think he can come.

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B: He has to look after his sister.

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B: She doesn't feel well.

A: {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Did she go to see the doctor?

B: Yes.

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B: The doctor said nothing serious, but she has to rest.

（A）

A: Can you tell me something about Egyptian pyramids?

B: Sure. There are many Egyptian pyramids in Egypt.

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B:They were built around 2560 B.C.

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B:The Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the "seven wonders"of the world. The ancient King Khufu ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid.

A: What was it made of?

B:{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.Each stone was fixed so well.

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B: The biggest stone weighs as much as 15 tons.

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B: To this day, it is still a mystery.

Mum: Okay, Brian. It's time to make a schedule for housework.

Brian: Oh, Mum!

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Brian: That's what I like to do. When shall I walk him？

Mum: {#blank#}2{#/blank#}And then, when you go out, don't forget to take out the trash.

Brian: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Does she need to do anything？

Mum: Of course. She has to wash the dishes from Monday to Friday.

Brian: That's fair enough.

Mum: And I want both of you to make your beds and pick up your things after you get up in the morning.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

Brian: Okay. But you know I don't like doing that.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Mum: Yes. You can have a rest at the weekend.

(Mrs. Poole, a 77-year-old dancer, has just won "Best Ballet（芭蕾舞）Dancer of the city.)

ZHANG HUA: Congratulations! Could I ask you some questions?

MRS. POOLE: {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

ZHANG HUA: When did you start to learn ballet?

MRS. POOLE: {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

ZHANG HUA: It must be very difficult to become a good dancer. Did you think of giving up?

MRS. POOLE: Yes, it was in my thirties.

ZHANG HUA: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

MRS. POOLE: Because I thought I was too old for ballet, but I'm still dancing now.

ZHANG HUA: Cool! {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

MRS. POOLE: It is not only a kind of dance, but also a lifelong job. Ballet is my life.

ZHANG HUA: How you love it! {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

MRS. POOLE: Certainly not. Do what you love to do. It's the secret to success.

ZHANG HUA: Thank you! Nice talking with you!