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W: Jack, how do you like the play?

M: It’s a simple story with a happy ending. But unluckily, they had a very strong actor and he managed to carry the whole play.

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M: Have we missed it? The man said it’s only five blocks away, opposite the bank.

W: Wait a minute. The Chinese restaurant, the National Bank… there it is, the Rederson Hotel.

(Text 3)

M: Let’s meet at twenty to five.

W: Well, could we make it twenty past five?

M: That’s a bit late for me. I could manage ten past.

W: OK. See you then.

(Text 4)

M: What time are we leaving for the outing?

W: I’ll phone you tomorrow. I should have everything sorted out by then.

(Text 5)

W: Thanks for all you’ve done for me. Hey, listen. Would you like to go to see a film sometime

M: Yeah, that’d be great. I’d love it

(Text 6)

W: Hey, where is everybody?

M: They took Ben to the park. Where have you been?

W: Sorry, I’m late. I picked up the cake and it took me longer than I expected. When will the party start?

M: Ben invited eight children from school and they’ll arrive at about two in the afternoon.

W: OK, then. I’ll put the candles on the cake and leave it in the kitchen. And then I’ll come and help set the table.

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M: So, Maisie, how was your holiday?

W: Oh, we loved it. Tom liked Germany best but France was my favorite.

M: So did Rachel finally go with you?

W: No, she wasn’t able to. She was called away for a business trip to China.

M: That’s a pity. So where exactly did you go and visit?

W: Well, we traveled all over, Italy, Spain and Holland. We even bathed in a Swiss lake.

M: You did? Really?

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W: Bob, I’m sure you know about second-hand smoke.

M: Of course, I do.

W: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?

M: Third-hand smoke? I’m afraid not. What is it then? 高考英语模拟试题库  http://www.17xuexiba.com/yy/