Long Conversations
Directions：In this section，you will hear 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation，some questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause，you must read the four choices marked A，B，C and D，and decide which is the best answer.
Conversation One
A.Pair Work：Please discuss the following questions with your partner.
1）Do you know anything about Thailand？What is its capital？
2）If you get a chance to travel abroad，will you go to Thailand？Why or why not？
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）tropical［ˈtrɑːpɪkl］adj.热带（地区）的
2）Buddhist temple［ˈbudistˈtɛmpl］佛庙
3）Bangkok［b æŋˈkɔk］曼谷（泰国首都）
4）Pattaya［ˈp æ təjɑː］帕特亚（泰国东部）
5）Phuket［ˈpuːˈket］普吉岛（泰国东南部）
6）Thailand［ˈtaɪl æ nd］泰国
1）A.Because she loves the food there.
B.Because she enjoys the weather there.
C.Because she was persuaded to do so.
D.Because she was invited by her close friend.
2）A.It’s sweet. B.It’s hot.
C.It’s bitter. D.It’s sour.
3）A.Thai food and fruits.
B.Night life in Pattaya.
C.The Grand Palace and the Buddist temples.
D.The weather in Bangkok.
Conversation Two(https://www.daowen.com)
A.Group Work：Please discuss the following questions in small groups.
1）What is your favorite means of transportation when you go traveling？
2）What are the advantages and disadvantages of flying and driving for a trip？
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）Miami［maiˈæ mi］迈阿密（美国城市）
2）take turns 轮流，依次
3）leisurely［ˈliːʒərli］adj.悠闲的，从容的
4）A.Paul likes to fly to Miami.
B.Charlie thinks flying is too expensive.
C.Paul suggests renting a car.
D.Charlie suggests taking a train or a bus.
5）A.Because probably they’ll be on the road for many days.
B.Because the car is too old to take on a long trip.
C.Because they have another good place for a vacation.
D.Because new semester is going to start on January 15th.
6）A.Their home.
B.A city where they can wear casual clothes all the time.
C.A city where they can enjoy very delicious food.
D.A city in Asia.
7）A.The advantages and disadvantages of renting a car to Miami.
B.Planning a visit to Miami.
C.The advantages and disadvantages of different means of transportation.
D.Taking a trip to East Asia.