W：Yes, I have this ticket to Beijing.

M：OK! One more question--do you have sufficient funds for your stay?

W：I have these traveler‘s checks. But I hope I won‘t be spending very much—I‘m staying with my friend and if we travel, we‘ll stay in youth hostels.

M：OK, everything seems to be in order. Welcome to Australia! Enjoy your stay!

W：Thank you very much!

M：You‘re welcome. Next, please!

Questions：

5．Where does this conversation probably take place?

6．Which of the following is accepted by the man as the woman‘s proof of identity?

7．Where does the woman intend to stay for a week?

Exercise 5

答案解析

1．B 数字与时间题。女士提到的建议包括四个方面：tea break, printer, flexible work time, furniture。对话中的提示词语依次是：the first thing, the second one, the next one, finally。

2．B评论或建议题。女士说她认为tea break应该提前一些时间，男士表示自己没有异议（no objection）。

3. D细节题。男士提到常务理事已经否决了弹性工作时间的建议，而他目前和常务理事的意见一致。

4．C综合理解题。Company party和non-smoking office是对话中未涉及的，new printer是被否决的(we can‘t replace it)，只有reorganize the furniture正确。

5．A综合理解题。女士提到自己不太喜欢西部片(not very keeo on westerns)。

6．C数字与时间题。男士提到会员费是25美元。

7．C数字与时间题。男士提到如果女士这次借录像带的活，下次来还录像带时就可以顺便取会员卡了。

Conversation 0ne

W：John, are you busy?

M：As usual. What can I do for you?

W：I‘ve just opened the suggestions box, and I wanted to have a word with you about some of the suggestions.

M：OK.

W：The first one is about the morning tea break. At present it's at 11:00, and the suggestion is to change it to 10:30.

M：Well, and what do you think?

W：I think we should have it a bit earlier, if that‘s OK.

M：I have no objection at all.

W：Good. The second one is about the printer.

M：Another complaint about the noise?

W：Afraid so.

M：Well, we can‘t replace it. But it might be a good idea to get a better cover so that it isn‘t as noisy?

W：OK, I‘ll investigate. Right, the next one is about flexible work time. Don‘t you think we should consider it? Most of the other companies in South town have already introduced it.

M：I‘m afraid the Managing Director has already said no to that one, and I agree with him for the