I regret ________ （say) that you fail to pass the exam.

I regret()that I'm unable to help you

A saying

B to say

C say

D said

听力原文：M: Math department, Doctor Webster speaking.

W: Hello, Professor Webster, this is Janet Hill calling. I live two doors down from your teaching assistant, Don Williams. (19) Don asked me to call you because he has lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.

M: Oh, what a shame! Is there anything I can do for him?

W: Well, he has a class this afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 and he won't be able to teach it. But he doesn't want to cancel it, either.

M: Does he want me to try to find somebody else to teach the class?

W: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him. Just to pass back the mid-terra exams. And they are on the desk in his office.

M: His class is at 2: 30, you say? Well, I'm free at that time, so I could do it for him. What room is his class in?

W: Cater Hall, Room 214. (20) Will you need his office key to get the exams? He's given it to me and I could bring it to you.

M: Well, we have another key in the department. So I can get into his office if necessary.

W: Thank you very much, Professor Webster. Don will call you as soon as he can. Oh, yes, I almost forget.

M: Yes?

W: (21) Could you put the next assignment on the board, too? It's all the problems on page 45, and they are due at the next class.

M: No trouble at all. And please tell him not to worry about anything.

(23)

A．Because he can't find his office key.

B．Because he has misplaced some exams.

C．Because he's unable to talk.

D．Because he doesn't like his classroom.

听力原文：M: Math department, Doctor Webster speaking.

W: Hello, Prof. Webster, this is Janet Hill calling. I lived two doors down from your teaching assistant, Don Williams. Don asked me to call you because he has lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.

M: Lost his voice? Oh, what a shame! Is there anything I can do for him?

W: Well, he has a class this afternoon from 2: 30 to 4:00 and he won't be able to teach it. But he doesn't want to cancel it, either.

M: Does he want me to try to find somebody else to teach the class?

W: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him, just to pass back the midterm exams. He's already marked them and they are on the desk in his office. The whole thing wouldn't take more than ten minutes.

M: His class is at 2: 30, you say? Well, I'm free at that time and I was going to be on campus anyway; so I could do it for him. What room is his class in?

W: Cater Hall, Room two-fourteen. Will you need his office key to get the exams7 He's given it to me and I could bring it to you.

M: Actually, that won't be necessary. We have a master key in the math department. So I can get into his office if necessary.

W: Thank you very much, Prof. Webster. Don doesn't have another class to teach until Thursday, and hopefully, he will be able to talk by then. He'll call you as soon as he can. Oh, yes, I almost forget.

M: Yes?

W: Could you put the next assignment on the board, too? It's all the problems on Page 45,and they are due at the next class.

M: No trouble at all. Thank you for passing on all the news about Don, and please tell him not to worry about anything.

(26)

A．He has broken his leg.

B．He is ill and unable to talk.

C．He has lost his job as a teaching assistant.

D．He has arranged a class for Janet Hill that afternoon.

听力原文：M: Excuse me. Did you say that these shirts were fifteen dollars?

W: No. I said fifty dollars. Here's the price on the tag.

Q: How much do the shirts cost?

(2)

A．The price is not on the tag.

B．$15.00

C．$5.00

D．$50.00

Experts in education and gerontology(老人医学) say that the number of retired Americans who are spending time—or planning to—on educational pursuits is growing fast. The trend is driven by such factors as increased longevity, people enjoying more years of good health, and a growing realization by many that a retirement into passivity is not only boring but can lead to atrophy(萎缩) of both mind and body. The federal government estimated in 2001 that additional life expectancy for a 65-year-old was 16.4 years for men and 19.4 years for women. That's a lot of time to fill if you're not working and in good health.

Certainly, educational opportunities aimed at the 65-and-older set aren't new. The first" lifelong learning institute" targeted specifically at retirees opened in 1962 at the New School for Social Research in New York, and there are many others that have been around for two decades or more. What's new is the tremendous variety of learning opportunities and places available for those who approach retirement. The options range from one-shot lectures, discussion classes, or day trips organized by a local college or retirement home.

Educational travel is appealing because it combines the exploration of a new place with deepening your understanding of its history, geology, or literature. For those who prefer to stay close to home, many campus-based pro grams are available that offer a college-level curriculum but don't have grades or tests. Perhaps the ultimate commitment to lifelong learning is moving into a retirement community affiliated with an educational institution. For folks who like the idea of living in a campus environment, several retirement villages are built near campuses in Ohio, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire. The programs give residents' access to campus activities, al low them to attend or teach classes, as well as work on joint-research projects with undergrads, graduates, or faculty.

In our shorter-lived-parents' generation, people were often satisfied to define retirement in terms of what they weren't doing—namely, working. But with the possibility of 20 or more years ahead after leaving your primary job or profession, you owe it to yourself to find a positive, enjoyable way to spend your time. Continuing education might be the answer. Not only do you not have to take tests or pull an all-nighter to struggle for a good grade, you can study any topic you want, almost anywhere in the world—and on your own schedule.

More Americans are taking up education after retirements partly because ______.

A．they want to learn what they have no time to learn before retirement

B．they retire at an earlier age with more years left to learn

C．they are more wealthy to afford to continue the education

D．they find learning is a good way to fight against the process of aging