Text 8 W: ⑩ Our flight has been delayed for about two hours because of the fog.

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W: ^⑩ Our flight has been delayed for about two hours because of the fog.  My parents will be waiting anxiously at the Seattle Airport.
M: You’d better make a phone call to them and tell them about the situation here.
W: That’s quite right. What are you here for?
M: ^⑪⑫I am here for an international medical conference in Sydney.
W: How interesting!  I am here for sightseeing.
M: Really?  How do you like it?
W: Sydney deserves to be the capital of the country. I also visited Melbourne,  Perth and Townsville. These trips are among the best that I’ve ever enjoyed. Is this your first trip to Australia?
M: No. I come here every year but always on business,  so I have no chance to go sightseeing here.
W: What a pity!  If you have a chance,  be sure to visit some places. It will be fantastic.
M: All right. I try to seek an opportunity to hang about here.
10. Why has the flight been delayed?
A. Because of the fog.
B. Because of the snow.
C. Because of an accident.
答案: A
11. Which city are the two speakers in now?
A. Seattle. B. Sydney. C. Melbourne.
答案: B
12. What do we know about the man?
A. This is his first trip to Australia.
B. He often comes here for sightseeing.
C. He came here for an important conference.
答案: C