A、At a science exhibition. B、Outside an art museum. C、At a news conference. D、Near a paint store. B

1. M: The switch in the bathroom is broken and we need a new one for the light.
W: Why not get Mr. Black to come and have a look?
Q: What is Mr. Black probably?
2. M: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go in and see the new exhibit.
W: That’s a good idea. Van Gogh was my favorite painter.
Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?
3. M: The door was left open, so the wind blew the vase off the table.
W: That’s to say, I punished Tom by mistake.
Q: What do we know about Tom?
4. W:I didn’t know this is a one-way street.
M: I’m sorry, but ignorance of the traffic rules is no excuse.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
5. M:I hear that you are going to study in Brighton University next year, is that true?
W: Yes. But I never expected that the university would offer me a full scholarship.
Q: What does the woman mean?
6. W: How are you getting on with your paper? I’m having a real hard time with mine.
M: After a couple of sleepless nights, I am finally done.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
7. M: The lock on my front door is broken.
W: Why not have Mr. John fix it? He is an expert.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
8. M: Did you notice that Susan was in low spirits this morning?
W: Yes. If only Mrs. Brown had been more gentle to her students.
Q: What happened according to the conversation?
9. M: Why are you leaving so early? The movie doesn’t start till seven.
W: I don’t want to get stuck in a traffic jam. It’s terrible on the highway during rush hours.
Q: Why does the woman go to the cinema so early?
10. M: Is anybody looking after you?
W: No. I’m after a size 40 V-neck pullover in grey.
Q: What is the man’s probable occupation?