A foreigner should apply for the residence permit within 24 hours of entering China.

M: The kitchen walls could really do with a lick of paint.

W: Yeah, there are quite a few tomato stains from all your great Italian cooking, Tim!

M: Art comes at a price, you know.

W: Yes, chef. Well, I think a power-shower would be fantastic.

M: (22)There's nothing really wrong with the one we've got, is there?

W: Well, I suppose it works OK. But it doesn't match the style. of our bathroom.

M: Who cares? We only need a shower. What's more, doesn't the power-shower use more energy?

W: OK, let's talk about it later.

M: So what else do you want to have on the wish list?

W: How about a dish washer? I'm far too sick of washing dishes after every meal every day. Besides, I have a lot of other housework to do.

M: Everybody in this family has to share the chores; it's a rule, you know. (23)Anyway, I think a dish washer may be a good idea; at least it won't spill the water on the floor everywhere.

W: Hey, don't try my patience. You didn't do any better than me. Last time when I had a fever, you offered to help, and you broke two plates. Don't you remember?

M: OK, I'm sorry. Oh, I nearly forgot that there is something wrong with the blender. The motor in it doesn't work. We need to buy a new one.

W: Don't we have a free repair? How long is the guarantee time?

M: (24) Six months. And we bought it in March 7th, or 8th...

W: No, March 10th. Here is the receipt. And tomorrow is the deadline. We must hurry, or we will lose another 120 dollars.

(23)

A．Because the old one needs more energy.

B．Because the old one is still in good conditions.

C．Because they couldn't afford buying a new one.

D．Because the old one doesn't match the style. of the bathroom.

A．It's important to work out a detailed plan first.

B．They should apply for the money immediately.

C．He doesn't know anything about what the woman is saying.

D．He agrees with the woman completely.

M: Yes!

W: Please sit down.

M: Thank you very much.

W: So first of all, what is your field?

M: Well. I am majoring in business studies, but the course also involves a great deal of information technology.

W: I see. But what makes you think that you should apply for this ESP course in Australia?

M: Well, it seems to me that language improvement is very important and helpful in business studies, especially with the development of international trade. But I think that an overseas course is particularly important because of the cultural insights it can provide.

W: Oh, it sounds interesting. Would you please explain it further?

M: Yeah, for example, I am very interested in contrasting negotiation styles. From what I've read, it seems that attitudes and approaches vary a lot from one culture to another.

W: That's a quite interesting point. Well, now is there anything that you would like to ask me?

M: Yes. I wonder whether there are courses on ESP for business students in this college.

W: As fas as I know, there are a number of fields in ESP, and business is definitely one of them.

M: I see. Thanks a lot.

W: It's nice meeting you. We'll let you know if you are on the short list by the end of this month.

M: Thanks a lot.

(4)

A．International trade.

B．Business studies.

C．Information technology.

D．English.

M: Aspirin is the strongest medication I can give you without a prescription.

W: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have an appointment with my dentist until next week.

M: Who's your dentist?

W: Dr. Patrick.

M: Doesn't he have his office on the comer?

W: Yes, he does.

M: Are you a regular patient?

W: Yes.

M: Oh. Then I can call him ff you like. Dr. Patrick will give me a pain prescription over the phone.

W: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?

M: Sure. It's only half past four. He should be there until five.

W: Good.

M: Too bad you can't get an appointment sooner.

W: I know. Dr. Patrick is always booked up through. I was lucky to get in as soon as I did.

M: In the meantime, be careful not to eat or drink anything too hot or too cold.

W: I really don't feel like eating or drinking anything at all.

M: Well, I'll give Dr. Patrick a call and we'll see what we can do for you.

(20)

A．In a dentist's office.

B．In a hospital.

C．In a drugstore.

D．In a doctor's office.

W: Aspirin is the strongest medication I can give you without a prescription.

M: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have an appointment with my dentist until next week.

W: Who is your dentist?

M: Dr. Williams.

W: Doesn't he have his office on the corner?

M: Yes, he does.

W: Are you a regular patient?

M: Yes.

W: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Williams will give me a pain prescription over the phone.

M: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?

W: Sure. It's only four-thirty. He should be there until five.

M: Good.

W: Too bad you can't get an appointment sooner.

M: I know. Dr. Williams is always booked up though. I was lucky to get in as soon as I did.

W: In the mean time, be careful not to eat or drink anything too hot or too cold.

M: I really don't feel like eating or drinking anything at all.

W: Well, I'll give Dr. Williams a call and we'll see what we can do for you.

Where did this conversation most likely take place?

A．At the dentist's.

B．In a drug store.

C．In a hospital.

D．At a school clinic.

W: Aspirin is the strongest medication I can give you without a prescription.

M: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have an appointment with my dentist until next week.

W: Who is your dentist?

M: Dr. Williams.

W: Doesn't he have his office on the corner?

M: Yes, he does.

W: Are you a regular patient?

M: Yes.

W: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Williams will give me a pain prescription over the phone.

M: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?

W: Sure. It's only four-thirty. He should be there until five.

M: Good.

W: Too bad you can't get an appointment sooner.

M: I know. Dr. Williams is always hooked up though. I was lucky to get in as soon as I did.

W: In the mean time, be careful not to eat or drink anything too hot or too cold.

M: I really don't feel like eating or drinking anything at all.

W: Well, I'll give Dr. Williams a call and we'll see what we can do for you.

Where did this conversation most likely take place?

A．At the dentist's.

B．In a drug store.

C．In a hospital.

D．At a school clinic.