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W: Oh, sorry. I posted a message to give my old M: Well, I hate to say it, Lucy, but I think you should

computer away yesterday. I’ve been flooded with be more organized.
messages since then, so I haven’t had time to read Text 8（147 词）重返大学
them all. W: Now I’ve heard everything! My dad said he’s

Text 4（26 词）查病历 going back to college.
W: Mike, I need some information about Linda’s M: Jane, you’re kidding.
medical history. She doesn’t remember some W: No, he said he had always wanted to learn French.
things. He was good at mathematics as a child so his

M: OK. I will send it to your office right away. parents made him study that at college, which was
Text 5（36 词）书店 why he became an engineer.

W: Wow, this place has got all sorts of books. There’s M: But now he wants to study French?
also a nice café nearby. I can’t believe I’ve never W: Yes. He and Mom have always liked visiting France
been here before! and now since he’s retired, he wants to travel there
M: Great, isn’t it? It’s definitely my favorite place to buy more often and communicate with people.
books. M: It’s good that he’s making plans, but don’t you think

Text 6（78 词）出差安排 he should be taking it easy in retirement instead of
M: When shall I say that you will arrive? studying books and doing exams?

W: Tell them that I plan to be there by tomorrow W: Well, he gave up work last year and now I’ve
afternoon. left home and have a family. Perhaps he needs
M: Shall I have them make a hotel reservation for you? something to keep his mind occupied.
W: No need. I made one last week by telephone. M: Perhaps you’re right, if it’s something he enjoys.

M: Are you going to stay there for a week? Text 9（194 词）邀请朋友做客
W: I don’t think so. I can take care of all the M: Susan, is that you?
necessary business in three days. W: Yes, it’s me! How wonderful it is to hear your voice,
M: Well, have a good trip. Jack! I have been wondering when you’d call ever

W: Thank you. since I received your card from Chicago. Where are
Text 7（113 词）赶火车 you now?
W: Oh, my goodness ... I’ve just made it! For once, M: I just got off my plane. I’ve just picked up my

the train was on time! bags and should be on my way to my hotel soon,
M: You did have to run pretty fast. I saw you from way but I wanted to call you as soon as I landed in Los
back there, and I was worried I’d have to go into Angeles.
town on my own! W: Well, I’m certainly glad you did, because my parents

W: Everything went wrong. I couldn’t find my want you to stay as our guest while you’re in Los
mobile phone and then one of the heels of my black Angeles. I can pick you up in less than an hour at the
shoes broke off. That’s why I’m wearing my sports airport.
shoes. I didn’t want to, because they’re really dirty. M: That’s very nice of you all, Susan, but I think it

I didn’t clean them after my last run. And they don’t would be best for me to go to a hotel. I have to
match my coat at all. meet some customers at our branch company early

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