Conversation 2.

23. If we ______ adequate preparations, the conference wouldn’t have been so successful. 

43. In the author’s opinion, _____. 

（ ）12. The company was set up 15 years ago.

33. Better take a hat with you ______ you get sun burnt because of the strong sunlight.

Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone?

What does the man want the woman to do?

Part II Vocabulary & Structure (20 Points)Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. There are 20 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.______you are familiar with the author’s ideas, try reading the article as quickly as you can.

35. Learning a language is about_____,so in order to grasp a language,it‘s wise to study on a daily basis.

（ ）52. Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out!

（ ）14. Farsightedness enables people to see things far away clearly.

50. Try to eat light and avoid greasy,______ and salty food because it adds toxins to the body.