A: Hey, Helen. Did you have a wonderful travel?

B: Oh. Don't mention it. I have never had such a terrible travel.

A: Why? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}?

B: At the night before we started, I stayed up late with my friends. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. By the time we got to the station. The train had gone.

A: And then?

B: Then we had to wait for the next train. And when we arrived in the city, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} with the other travelers.

A: The guide had gone? My dear! {#blank#}4{#/blank#}?

B: So we had to take a taxi and meet them by ourselves.

A: Then you could have a good travel.

B: Oh, no. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, they had decided to be back.

A: Joe, we have studied all the morning. Let's go out and relax ourselves this aftertoon.

B: OK. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

A: How about watching a movie? There's a new movie on.

B: Watching a movie? {#blank#}2{#/blank#} 

A: Then how about going to the museum? {#blank#}3{#/blank#} 

B: Yes, it is great. But it is too far from here.

A: Then maybe we can go shopping together. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} 

B: Good. And we can also try the new restaurant there. I'll drive us there.

A: {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Do we need to book seats

B: Oh, yes. Let's call the restaurant first before we leave.

A: Hi, Betty. What are you doing on the Internet?

B: {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

A: Beijing Opera? Many old people like it. Do you like it?

B: Yes, I like it very much. What about you?

A: Sorry, I don't. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} By the way (顺便问一下), do you like reading books?

B: Yes, I like reading novels.

A: Me, too. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

B: Mark Twain's. I like his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (《汤姆·索亚历险记》) best.

A: Can you tell me something about him?

B: {#blank#}4{#/blank#} He was also good at telling jokes(笑话).

A: When and where was he born? What is he famous for?

B: {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Let's search them on the Internet.

A: Good idea.

A: Jack, I bought a new car.

B: {#blank#}1{#/blank#} When did you buy it?

A: Last month.

B: {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

A: No, I go to work on foot {#blank#}3{#/blank#} I often take a trip by car with my family.

B: It sounds great.

A: I am going to have a picnic with my family by car this weekend. Will you join us?

B: Sure. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

A: What about the Rose Park? The air there is fresh.

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

A: At 8: 00 a. m. See you then.

(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!

A: Hi, Sue! Would you like to go to Miss Li's birthday party?

B: Yes, I'd love to. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

A: This Sunday. Can you sing a song?

B: {#blank#}2{#/blank#} And I sing English songs very well.

A: {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Would you like to sing an English song at the party?

B: {#blank#}4{#/blank#} What about you?

A: I will dance at the party. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} 

B: Let's sing and dance together.

A: Good idea.