reign languages. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken.
4.Generally speaking, it is my view that although going abroad is expensive and perhaps painful, the payoff is worthwhile.
5.In the first place, in addition to knowledge, overseas students can gain precious experiences that those who stay at home will never have.
6.Furthermore, overseas experience, frustrating and painful as it may be, is conducive to the growth of adolescents.
10月23号，24号，25号的学习任务(完成后打勾)
复习内容 第一天 第二天 第三天
1. 听力长对话每天读十遍，三天一共三十遍
2. 听力文章每天每篇读五遍，三天一共是十五遍
3. 作文每天背两句，六天背下一篇文章
4. 重复背诵第四篇作文
5.每天看懂一篇《大学英语》中的文章

Long Conversation One
M: Mary, I hope you are packed and ready to leave.
W: Yes, I’m packed, but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.
M: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.
W: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it, but I can’t remember which bag it’s in.(19)
M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting. (21)
W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.
M: Yes, well, I had planned to, but I’ll explain later. You’ve got to be there in an hour.
W: The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready to go now.
M: Now you are taking just one case, is that right?
W: No, there is one in the hall（客厅、门厅）as well. (22)
M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You’re taking enough for a month instead of a week. (20)
W: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.
M: It’s never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.
W: Right, we are ready. We’ve got the bags. I’m sure there is no need to rush. (21)
M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty. (21)
W: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You’re making me nervous.
M: Well, I want you to relax on holidays, but you can’t relax yet.
W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does the woman say about her passport?
20. What do we know about the woman’s trip?
21. Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?
22. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

Long Conversation Two
W: Oh, I’m fed up with my job. (23)
M: Hey, there is a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.
W: Oh, what is it? What do they want? (24)◇◇網◇
M: Wait a minute. Er, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators. (24)
W: The European Space Agency?
M: Well, that’s what it says. They need an English translator to work for French or German. (24)
W: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I’ve got that. What’s more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?
M: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment, They also say the person should have a lively and enquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.
W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won’t have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn’t lower than what I get now.
M: It’s said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant’s education and experience. (25) In addition to basic salary, there is a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.
W: Hmm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey this isn’t bad. I really want the job.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard
23. Why is the woman trying to find a new job?
24. What position is being advertised in the paper?
25. What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position?
Passage One
When couples get married, they usually plan to have children. Sometimes, however, a couple can not have a
child of their own. In