聽英文對話做選擇：園林綠化的秘密
Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree . . . they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea.
Man: Still. You can't cut off those branches.
Neighbor: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights.
Man: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it . . .
Neighbor: I don't have to.
Man: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done.
Neighbor: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed . . . now, stand back!
Man: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club!
Neighbor: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help!
1. What is one problem with the man's trees?
A. The branches are very old and long.
B. The trees dump too many leaves into the yard.
C. The dogs are scared of them during storms.
2. The tree was planted ______________ years ago.
A. 20
B. 23
C. 25
3. What happens to the dog when he eats the walnuts?
A. He pukes all over the place.
B. He chokes on them and can`t breathe.
C. He suffers from intestinal problems.
4. Why is the neighbor able to cut the other man's trees?
A. Some of the branches cross over into the neighbor's yard.
B. The trees are becoming a real fire danger.
C. He has a city permit to cut and remove the trees.
5. What do you think happens at the end of the conversation?
A. The men get together for a barbecue.
B. The neighbors get into a big fight.
C. The men become friends and plant trees.
正確答案：
1. The trees dump too many leaves into the yard.
2. 25
3. He suffers from intestinal problems.
4. Some of the branches cross over into the neighbor`s yard.
5. The neighbors get into a big fight.
