听力短对话
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W: I was shocked to hear ofyour wife's illness. Is she going to be all right?
M: At first, the doctors weren'tsure, but she's really improved. She'll be home next week.
Q: What do we learn about theman's wife from the conversation?
12.
M: Excuse me, can I get aticket for a sleeping compartment on this train?
W: Yes, there are four left. Theprice is £60 per person including acontinental breakfast.
Q: What is the man doing?
13.
M: Janet, here's the book Iborrowed from you, but I'm so sorry that I can't find its jacket.
W: It doesn't matter. Anyway, youare one of the few people who actually return books to me.
Q: What does the woman imply?
14.
M: Lisa, have you been to thenew supermarket yet?
W: Yes, and no. I went there lastSaturday for their grand opening sale, but I drove around the parking lot fornearly an hour, looking for a space before I finally gave up and came home.
Q: What does the woman mean?
15.
W: You've been sitting at thecomputer for hours. Let’s take a coffee break, shall we?
M: I wish I could. You know, I'mup to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. I don't want to miss thedeadline.
Q: What does the man mean?
16.
M: What do you think of thisgallery space? They offer to let me exhibit some of my paintings here.
W: Are you kidding? Any artstudent I know would die to have an exhibition here.
Q: What can we infer from theconversation?
17.
W: Gary, my assistant is inhospital now. Is there anyone in your department who could give a hand for afew days?
M: I think so. I'll ask aroundand get back to you.
Q: What do we learn from theconversation?
18.
W: Did you read the articlein the paper about the mayor's speech at the economic forum?
M: Sure I did, but I think theytwisted the meaning of what he said. It's not the first time for them to do so.
Q: What does the man say about the paper's article?