单选题 Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

单选题 The best place for holding the party is ______
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] 1-10
Woman: Hi, Sam. Let's try and get it sorted out today, OK?
Man: Yeah, sure. It's time we started working out the details.
Woman: Exactly. What should we begin with?
Man: Date.
Woman: OK. When is the best time to hold the New Year's Party?
Man: How about 30 of December?
Woman: I'm afraid that's a bit late.
Man: Yeah, the day before?
Woman: Fine. 29 of December (Example)
Woman: Hi, Sam. Let's try and get it sorted out today, OK?
Man: Yeah, sure. It's time we started working out details.
Woman: Exactly. What should we begin with?
Man: Date.
Woman: OK. When is the best time to hold the New Year's Party?
Man: How about the 30 of December?
Woman: I'm afraid that's a bit late.
Man: Yeah, the day before?
Woman: Fine. 29 of December.
Man: And what about a venue?
Woman: In a restaurant? which restaurant were we in last year?
Man: Let me think. It is Tulip Garden. But I don't think it was a good choice.
Woman: Why?
Man: The venue is too small. And we have about 30 people more than last year.
Woman: You are right.
Man: So how about our common room Q1 on the second floor?
Woman: Great idea.
Man: And then let's think about invitations...
Woman: All staff and all students.
Man: How about last year students?
Woman: What do you mean?
Man: I know someone who has graduated already but still stay in the city, he might want to come to the next month's Graduation Ceremony.
Woman: Fine. I will confirm the person later.
Man: Right.
Woman: How about the cost? Fifteen pounds, is that OK?
Man: What? Fifty?
Woman: No, fifteen. Q2
Man: Right.
Woman: The next one is the food and drink. In my mind, it's better for us to book them from a restaurant.
Man: Definitely. Which one do you prefer?
Woman: How about Tulip Garden?
Man: OK. And we should choose menu and pay in advance by deposit. How many days in advance? A week?
Woman: A week is not enough. I think at lest seven working days. Q3
Man: OK.
Woman: How much is the deposit?
Man: I'm not sure. Maybe eighty pounds?
Woman: I think it's a little too much.
Man: Seventy pounds? Q4
Woman: Right.
Woman: Well, let's talk about the menu.
Man: Yes. Appetizer first. What was it last year?
Woman: I remember there was fruit juice and onion soup. Do you want to change?
Man: Yes. I didn't like that soup.
Woman: Maybe we can order tomato soup Q5 instead of onion soup. Is that OK?
Man: Good.
Woman: And the next one is Main Course. Q6
Man: How about chicken or beef?.
Woman: I prefer roast dinner.
Man: Good idea.
Woman: And the third one is vegetables.
Man: How about a vegetable salad?
Woman: Fine. What vegetables do you prefer?
Man: Carrot and tomato?
Woman: Yeah, and potato and corn?
Man: Yes. I like corn. It is good for the eyes.
Woman: Really?
Man: Yes.
Woman: And pea and onion... Q7
Man: OK. And how about lettuce and cucumber?
Woman: Yes. Ladies usually like that.
Man: That' s perfect.
Woman: Then for dessert Q8, how about traditional chocolate cake Q9?
Man: Why not? And ice cream?
Woman: I think mango pudding is better.
Man: OK. Mango pudding and chocolate cake.
Woman: The last one is drinks.
Man: I think almost everyone likes coffee.
Woman: Yes. And sprite Q10 and cola?
Man: Fine.
Woman: Do you think if we should prepare for some souvenirs?
Man: We can take some photos, print them and give them to all people at the end of the party as a memory.
Woman: Good idea.

定位词是best place,考的是在什么地方举办新年派对。
单选题 How much does everyone should pay?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】定位词是pay,考的是钱数。此题要留意15和50发音上的区别。
单选题 How many days should they choose menu in advance?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】定位词是choose menu, in advance,考的是点菜需要提前多少天。注意1周与7个工作日是有所区别的。
单选题 How much deposit should they pay in advance?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】定位词是deposit,考的是要交多少订餐的定金。