W: Hi, David. Is it Wednesday today? M: No, it’s Thursday.

W: Oh, I have history and English lessons this afternoon. What are your lessons? M: I have chemistry and science lessons. Science is my favourite. W: My favourite lesson is art.

听第12段材料，回答13—15题。 W：What’s the date today, Sam? M：May 10. Why, Mary?

W：No, it’s May 11, and tomorrow is mother’s birthday. Don’t you remember?

M：Oh, I nearly forgot it. So what shall we get her as a present? Do you have any good idea? W：What about a pair of shoes?

M：Don’t you remember we sent her one several years ago? W：Yes. Hmm… What about a new handbag then?

M：Not bad! Hers looks too old. So let’s go shopping together after class, shall we? W：Sure! When shall we meet then?

M：I’ll wait for you at the school gate at 4:30 this afternoon. W：OK.

听下面一段独白，回答16—20题。

We know colours can change people’s feelings. It’s very interesting. Now, this knowledge is used in many places. For example, school walls are usually painted green because green makes students feel relaxed. It is also good for the students’ eyes. Some books are also green or light blue for the same reason.

Restaurant owners have to know not only how to make food, but also how to make money. Here are some things they’ve learned from scientific studies. The colour red makes people hungry. Many fast food restaurants have red tables or walls. Soft colours like pink and light blue make people feel relaxed, so they spend more time eating. Loud music may be nice at first, but it soon makes people want to leave. Hard seats also make people want to eat quickly and leave. Many restaurants, especially fast food restaurants, use this knowledge to make people eat faster.

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