大学英语（三）作业I. 交际与对话1. a. What do you think of the speech given by Professor Smith?b. . But Im not particularly interested in the topic.A. Let me think about it. B. Not bad.C. I dont like it.D. I dont know.2. a. I like your new hat very much!b. .A. Really? I can give it to you as a gift.B. Actually I dont think it fits me well.C. Yes, I know you will like it. D. Oh, thank you. Actually, I got it in a bargain.3. a. How do you like my new hairstyle, dear?b. .Youve never been so beautiful! A. It looks terrific on you.B. How much did you spend?C. It doesnt fit you at all. D. Do you like it yourself? 4. a. Hi, Tom, hows everything with you?b. _, and how are you?A. Dont mention it B. Hm, not too badC. Thanks D. I dont want to talk about it5. a. Im sorry. I lost the key. b. _A. Well, its no big deal. B. No, its all right.C. You are welcome. D. You are so careless.6. a. . b. Well, if it were not for the rain, Id enjoy it very much. A. I hope you are enjoying your stay here. B. Whats the weather like today? C. Are you feeling well now? D. Do you like Xian?7. a. Im sorry that I spilt some coffee on your carpet. b. . A. You should have been more careful. B. Why did you do that? C. Oh, I dont care. D. Oh, dont worry about it. 8. a. Whos speaking, please? b. . A. Who are you? B. Im Parker. C. Dont you know me? D. This is Parker. 9. a. Well done. Congratulations on your success. b. .A. Thank you very much B. Oh, no, noC. No, I didnt do very well D. Sorry, I could have done better10. a. That woman alone over there who is she? b. .A. She is a teacherB. She is Doctor SophieC. A driver, I suppose D. Shes ill11. a. Hello, is that China Bank?b. A. Yes, can I help you?B. Yes, what do you want?C. Yes, youre right. D. Yes, right number.12. a. Sorry I have kept you waiting for so long.b. .A. Im sadB. I dont careC. Thats all right. Theres no hurryD. No, not at all13. a. If you need any help, please dont hesitate to ask me. b. . A. Thank you, I will. B. Oh, I wont do that. C. I dont think I will need any help. D. Its none of your business.14. a. Do you mind if I open the window? Its too hot! b. A. Oh, not at all. Go ahead. B. Yes, I think its too hot too. C. Of course dont. I feel a bit cold. D. Why not?15. a. I want to buy a present for my mother and I need your advice. b. A. No, you dont. B. Oh, its not necessary. C. What can I do for you? D. Really, you need me?16. a. Do you mind if I smoke here? b. A. Well, Id rather you didnt.B. Yes, please do it. C. Of course, you cant. D. No, I dont smoke.17. a. b. Yes, can you tell me where I can find womens shoes? A. Do you want to buy something? B. Excuse me, what are you doing? C. Are you just looking around? D. Is there anything I can do for you?18. a. I had a really good holiday at my aunts.b. _.A. Oh, thats very nice of youB. CongratulationsC. Its my pleasureD. Oh, Im glad to hear that19. a. Would you like to go out with us for dinner this evening?b. .A. No, I already have plansB. Thanks a lot but Im busy tonightC. No, I really dont like eating outD. Im ill, so I shouldnt go out for dinner20. a. Mr. Baker is out now. May I take a message for him? b. A. Whats your name? B. Thank you, Ill call him later. C. No, you cant. D. Yes, I think you can. II. 阅读理解Passage 1Almost every family buys as least one copy of a newspaper every day. Some people subscribe to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do people read newspapers?Five hundred years ago, news of important happenings battles lost and won, kings or rulers overthrown or killed took months and even years to travel from one country to another. The news passed by word of mouth and was never accurate. Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in far away countries on the same day they happen.Apart from supplying news from all over the world, newspapers give us a lot of other useful information. There are weather reports, radio, television and film guides, book reviews, stories, and of course, advertisements. The bigger ones are put in by large companies to bring attention to their products. They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for the advertising space, but it is worth the money for news of their products to go into almost every home in the country. For those who produce newspapers, advertisements are also very important. Mo