文档介绍：When will Tony call the man back?
This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
What makes the price different between the ninth and tenth floor?
The facilities. B. The sizes. C. The views.
How many parking spaces are fbr residents?
120. B. 140. C. 160.
Where is the swimming pool for children?
On the fourth floor. B. On the third floor. C. On the second floor.
What does the man say about the gym?
It is only open to resident members.
It is free fbr residents.
It is Olympic-sized.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
When should the listeners get to school next Tuesday?
A. At 5： 50. B. At 6： 00. C. At 7： 30.
What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?
A. Attend a birthday celebration. B. Read the play ahead. C. Copy the play.
How much should each listener pay for the visit in total?
A. $15. B. $17. C. $18.
What will the listeners do after visiting Staunton Theater?
A. Meet at the front gate. B. Have a big meal. C. Go to a cafe.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
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It is often argued that one of the most common differences between the British and American sense of humour is that Americans don't understand irony （反语）.Simon Pegg explores this topic in depth in his article What are you laughing at ? He concludes that this statement isn't true and I quite agree with him.
One of the differences seems to be how often both nations use irony. The British use irony on a daily basis, whereas Americans don't. I think Americans understand British irony; what they don't understand is the need to use it so frequently. When Americans use irony they want to state that they are "only kidding,,. They feel the need to make a joke more obvious than the British do； maybe this results from a fear of offending people.
I think the differences between the British and American sense of humour arise from a cultural difference between the two. American jokes are more open, a bit like Americans themsel