Exercise 2 (Speaking)
I. Choose the best answer.
1. — Betty looks sad. Shall we do something to cheer her up?
— ________. Let's tell her some jokes first.
A. You're welcome
B. Not at all
C. With pleasure
D. Sounds great

2. — What about going hiking this weekend, Tom?
— ________.
A. Have a wonderful time
B. I'm afraid I need to do the project first
C. Sorry, I can manage it by myself
D. Thank you all the same

3. — I think that we should take immediate action to save water.
— ________.
A. I couldn't agree more
B. That's all right
C. It's a pleasure
D. I'd love to

II. Complete the blanks with suitable sentences according to the context.
A. I'm sure you can learn something
B. I'm afraid I can't finish the task on time
C. How can we get there?
D. I can't wait to go now!
E. How about joining me for an art show?
A: Hello, Jenny! What are you doing?
B: I'm drawing a picture. You know I'm in the art club. Our art teacher wants us to draw some pictures for the school art show. But (1) ________ because it's really difficult for me. I think about it for a long time, but I still don't know what to draw.
A: So that's a problem you should solve. (2) ________ There's a great one these days.
B: Really? Where is the show?
A: It's in Shanghai Art Museum. There are different kinds of art works from all over the world.
(3) ________ after you watch the show.
B: Yeah, I think so. Let's go!
A: When shall we start to go?
B: But I have to do the dishes first. My parents leave them on the table before they go for a walk.
A: Oh, really? Your parents are strict with you, but it's good for you to help to do some housework. I can help you.
B: Thanks. Is the park far from here? (4) ________
A: It's not far, only about four to five kilometers away. Either riding a bike or taking the bus is OK. If we take a bus, the ride takes about twenty minutes.
B: OK. Come to help me, please! (5) ________

III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once. A. importantly B. underground C. temperature D. heating E. wells F. including The world is in great need of fresh water. About 97% of water on the Earth is salt water. Man can only drink or use the rest which comes from rivers, lakes and the _1_. Then what can we do about it? Scientists have found some ways to turn salt water into fresh water. One important way is to boil sea water at a high _2_. In this way, we can make a lot of fresh water. But it often costs too much. And _3_ is not the only way to get fresh water. People also have other ways, such as digging deep _4_, keeping rainwater and protecting rivers from being polluted.Which way is better? I think to get the most fresh water with the least money is the best. And most _5_, everyone should take part in saving water. And it's not difficult. We should just try not to waste any water in our everyday life.