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)Will you miss your classes when you are ill?Why or why not?
2)Do you want to buy any medical insurance?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)concussion[kənˈkʌʃən]n.冲击;震荡
2)policy[ˈpɑːləsi]n.保险单
3)clarify[ˈkl æ rəˌfaɪ]v.阐明
4)conversely[ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli]adv.相反地
5)questionnaire[ˌkwestʃəˈner]n.问卷
6)quote[kwout]n.报价
7)appreciate[əˈpriʃɪˌet]v.感激
1)A.Her car ran into a person yesterday.
B.She had a car accident yesterday.
C.She is ill and has to take a rest today.
D.Her car ran into another car yesterday.
2)A.Only Tuesday. B.This whole week.
C.This week and the next week. D.The next whole week.
3)A.Treatment. B.Choice of doctors.
C.Price. D.Flexibility.
4)A.The student most probably would buy an HMO.
B.The student most probably would buy a PPO.(https://www.daowen.com)
C.The student was on his parents’health insurance policy.
D.The student would first ask his parents for some information.
Conversation Two
A.Group work:Please discuss the following questions in small groups.

1)Do you think it’s a problem when you get fat?Why or why not?Tell your partner the reasons.
2)Where do you often do exercise?Why?

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)out of shape 身体走样;身体状况不佳
2)overweight[ˌoʊvərˈweɪt]adj.超重的n.超重
3)tracksuit[ˈtr æ ksuːt]n.运动服
4)jog[dʒɑːg]v.慢跑
5)crunch[krʌntʃ]n.仰卧起坐
6)waistline[ˈwestˌlaɪn]n.腰围
7)treadmill[ˈtrɛdˌmɪl]n.跑步机
5)A.Lack of exercises. B.Overweight. C.Smoking. D.Drinking.
6)A.The man should run to a fitness center.
B.The man should do a lot of walking.
C.The man should not jog too much.
D.The man should quit all his smoking at once.
7)A.The man will keep smoking a little.
B.The man will use a treadmill to jog.
C.The man will jog in the streets from his home to a fitness center.
D.The man will continue to get some advice on his diet from the doctor.