3.I'm afraid of that it's going to rain.

听力原文：W: I'm afraid we are going to miss the 3 -o'clock train.

M: Don' t worry. We can get our tickets changed for this evening.

Q: What does the man suggest they should do?

(15)

A．Check the timetable.

B．Go to the railway station earlier.

C．Travel on a later train.

D．Cancel the trip earlier.

听力原文：I'm afraid there isn't enough money in your account to cover the cheque you wrote for your new car.

(3)

A．The amount on the cheque is larger than in the account.

B．The car can be covered with your cheque.

C．The cheque you wrote can not cover the car.

D．The amount on your cheque is just that in your account.

听力原文：W: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the central station?

M: I'm afraid I can't. I've only been here one week myself.

Q: Why can't the man help the woman?

(3)

A．He has never been to the place.

B．He has never heard of the place.

C．He forgot the direction.

D．He is not familiar with the place.

听力原文：M: Hello, Thompson here.

W: Hello. This is Mary.

M: Oh, hello.

W: I'm afraid I can't come to work today, Mr. Thompson.

M: Oh, what's the problem?

W: I've got a very sore throat.

M: Yes, you sound ill on the phone.

W: Yes, I'll stay in bed today, but I'll be able to come tomorrow.

M: That's all right, Mary.

W: Thank you, Mr. Thompson...Goodbye.

M: Goodbye, Mary.

(At Mary's gate.)

M: Hello, Mary!

W: Oh...hello.., hello, Mr. Thompson...er...er...

M: I've brought some fruit for you, Mary.

W: Thank you very much, Mr. Thompson.

M: Well, how's your throat?

W: It seems a little better. I'll be OK tomorrow.

M: Well, don't come in until you feel better.

W: All right...but I'm sure I'll be able to come in tomorrow.

M: Goodbye, Mary.

W: Goodbye, Mr. Thompson.

M: I want to tell you a story, Mary.

W: Oh?

M: Last day, it was England against Brazil. Both teams were playing well, but neither team could score a goal. Then the crowd were cheering and booing. It was very exciting. Then at 3:20, England scored from a penalty. I jumped out of his chair. I was very excited. I was smiling happily when suddenly the cameraman focused on the crowd. My smile disappeared and I looked very angry. Mary Walker's face, in close-up, was there on the screen. She didn't look ill, and she didn't sound ill. She was smiling happily and cheering wildly!

W: Oh, my god.

(23)

A．They're close friends.

B．She wanted to ask for leave.

C．She was terribly' ill.

D．She greeted him.

听力原文：W: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that you can't go in now. Mr. Green is in a conference right now.

M: OK. I'll just wait for him here.

Q: Why can't the man see Mr. Green?

(3)

A．Mr. Green is in a meeting.

B．Mr. Green is out of the building.

C．Mr. Green has too much work.

D．Mr. Green doesn't work there anymore.

听力原文：W: Mr. Green, what do you think of the economic forecasts for next year? For example, what will happen to housing costs?

M: Well, there's good news for buyers. Prices won't increase. In fact, they'll fall slightly. There are different reasons for this. One is that it won't be so easy to borrow money. A second reason is that there are still a lot of empty new houses on the market.

W: I see. And what about food prices? Will they fall too?

M: I'm afraid not. You see, inflation will increase, so consumer prices will rise too. I think we can expect a 3% rise in prices.

W: Some economists say that unemployment will rise. Are you one of these people?

M: No, I'm not. I think it'll decrease. Trade with other countries has improved dramatically over the past year. And the increase in demand for goods means that there will be more jobs.

W: Well, if unemployment falls, can we expect wages to fall too?

M: No, no. The average wage will increase. Not very much, I'm afraid, but there will be a slight increase.

W: One financial question, Mr. Green. What will happen to petrol prices? Will they increase or decrease next year?

M: That's a very difficult question to answer because we don't know what'll happen in the oil producing countries. I have a feeling that prices will go down. However, I could be wrong!

W: Mr. Green, thank you very much for your time.

M: My pleasure.

(20)

A．Housing costs.

B．Average wage.

C．Unemployment.

D．Oil prices.

Franca: Yes, when is convenient？ How about during the day？ I usually work in the

evening.

Xiaoyan; Well，I work during the day, but perhaps in the afternoon？

Franca:Well, why don't you come at about 5 o'clock？

Xiaoyan:That's a good idea.

Franca; Are you free on Thursday？

Xiaoyan: No, I'm afraid I'm not. We always have a meeting on Thursday. What about

Wednesday？

Franca:No, I' m sorry. I' m busy on Wednesday. I’m in Cambridge. Are you free on

Friday？

Xaaoyan:Yes，Friday is fine.

Franca: Okay. See you on Friday at 5 o'clock at the flat.

Xiaoyan;Thanks very much. Goodbye.

Franca:Goodbye.

1. Franca usually works during the day.

A. Right

B. Wrong

2. It is convenient for both of them to meet in the afternoon.

A. Right

B. Wrong

3.Xiaoyan is free on Wednesday.

A. Right

B. Wrong

4. Franca is not free on Wednesday because he has a meeting.

A. Right

B. Wrong

5. They are going to meet on Friday at the flat.

A. Right

B. Wrong