第3单元 B卷

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M: Do you know how today's meeting will go?

W: Yeah, it starts at three o'clock this afternoon. First we'll have a 30-minute presentation, then a Q&A session. It should end at about 4:00. 

M: Got it. I'll attend the meeting on time.

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M: Hi, I didn't expect to see you here.

W: My cat hasn't been eating well, so I brought her for a checkup. What about you? 

M: My dog hurt his leg in a garden yesterday. I'm here to get his dressing changed. 

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W: Let's go to the lab and finish our experiment as planned. I'll message Lisa to meet us there.

M: She might not come. She's visiting her grandparents, but she said she would join us by video call and help out. 

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M: Excuse me, I'm trying to find the art gallery. Is it near here? 

W: I'm sorry. I'm a visitor here as well. I'm just waiting for my husband to take a photo. 

M: OK, thanks anyway. I'll go into one of the shops and ask.

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M: Hi, can I help you?

W: I picked up a package earlier, but when I got home, I realized it wasn't addressed to me. My pickup code was 21-7429. 

M: Let me check. You're right. There are two packages with the same pickup code. Sorry for the mix-up. Here's the correct one.

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M: Hey, did you see the post about World Environment Day?

W: I did. The activities all sound great, but I don't think we have time for everything. I've got a nearly new dress that is a bit small. Would you join me at the event where we can change clothing with others? 

M: Sure. The craft workshop is for groups of three, and the food market asks for food prepared in advance. So neither of those really works for us. Anyway, where should we meet? 

W: How about the bus stop near the library? It's just a short ride to the community center. 

M: Okay.

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W: I'm worried that Kevin spends too much time on his laptop. He was glued to it last night. 

M: Yeah. And he even brings it to the dinner table sometimes. 

W: The school has just started a program — no laptop games on weekdays, and parents can monitor their children and give feedback to school.

M: That sounds like a great idea. I'm not sure if it'll work perfectly, but well begun is half done. 

W: Exactly. It gives us some support when we try to limit his screen time.

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W: Peter, tell us how you became an artist.

M: Ever since I was young, I've dreamed of being an artist. I remember being kicked out of an art lesson once when I was six because I couldn't afford to pay the fees. I ran home crying. But I didn't give up and worked harder. 

W: What kind of projects do you work on?

M: I teach drawing to children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. I also help children who have been through natural disasters. I just want to help put a smile back on children's faces. Every little thing we do can make a difference. 

W: So, what advice would you give to young people about following their dreams?

M: Well, I always told my grandfather that I would become a great artist one day. But he passed away when I was 16. It was then that I realized that time waits for no one. So, take action now! 

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M: Mom, I've been thinking about taking a gap year before university.

W: A gap year? What exactly would you do?

M: I'm applying for a program that starts in early September. I'd spend a few months volunteering to teach English in a rural school and then participate in an environmental project in Southeast Asia. The program provides accommodation, and there's a small fee to cover part of the expense. 

W: That sounds better than I expected, but my concern is that after such a break, it could be difficult to return to university life. 

M: I understand, Mom, but I believe the experience will make me more independent, improve my communication skills and give me a clearer sense of direction. 

W: I see, but I want to be sure you've considered the challenges. The schedule can be stressful and volunteer work isn't always easy.

M: True, but I'm ready to face it. I'll prepare carefully and stay in touch with you.

W: All right. If you're determined, I won't stop you. Let's check the budget and timeline this weekend. 

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W: Good afternoon and welcome to Stanton University. I'm here to tell you about the various dorms we have. We aim to offer accommodation to all first-year students. First of all, there's Brown Hall, which is not the most modern of buildings, but it is very popular. Unlike the other halls, it has recently had a gym built in its basement. Another option is Blake Residence, built like a large house. Everybody cooks and eats together. It has a private garden and is even more peaceful because this is an all-girl residence. The largest one we have is Queen's Building, whose original parking area has been rebuilt and each bedroom now has its own shower room. A further option is the Parkway Flats with a preservation order. This means that only a limited amount of upgrades could be done. However, the flats do have many extra facilities such as a special computer room and a self-service restaurant. The cost of meals is covered in the fees so it does look relatively high-priced.