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　　1、but轉折詞后是重點：

　　1)M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?

　　W: I’d love to, but I’m exhausted. I was up till 3 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class.

　　Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s invitation?(2008.12)

　　A)she wants to get some sleep B) she needs time to write a paper

　　C) she has a literature class to attend D)she is troubled by her sleep problem

　　2)W: I' m sure the Smiths' new house is somewhere on the street,but I don‘ t know exactly where it is.

　　M: But I’ m told it' s two blocks from their old home.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?(2007.6)

　　A) The speakers want to rent the Smiths’ old house.

　　B) The man lives two blocks away from the Smiths.

　　C) The woman is not sure if she is on the right street.

　　D) The Smiths’ new house is not far from their old one.

　　3)M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?

　　W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours.

　　Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?(2006.6)

　　A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.

　　B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.

　　C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.

　　D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.

　　4)M: It seems that we’ll have another fine day tomorrow. Let’s go to the seaside.

　　W: Ok, but we’ll have to leave very early, or else we’ll get caught in the traffic.

　　Q: What does the woman suggest? (2001.1)

　　A)They go to the seaside. B)They set off early.

　　C)They go sightseeing. D)They wait for a fine day.