中考英语专项复习--补全对话练习（附答案）

中考英语专项复习--补全对话练习（附答案）
(1)
A: Hello, may I speak to David
B: ______________________.(1)
A: Hi, David! This is Lin Tao speaking.
B: Hi, Lin Tao . What's up
A: What are you going to do next Sunday
B: _________________________.(2) Do you have any ideas
A: Shall we go to the zoo I hear there's a dolphin show there.
B: A dolphin show Good idea! _________________ (3)
A: By bike.
B: __________________ (4)
A: At half past nine.
B: __________________ (5)
A: Let's meet outside the zoo gate.
B: All right .See you then.
　 (2)
A: Hello, 6817502.
B: Hello. ________________________ (1)
A: Sorry, ______________ . (2) This is Jim's mother, Mrs Green. Can I take a message
B: That's very kind of you. This is David, Jim's friend. I ask him for some Chinese stamps. He told me he had got some last week.
A: OK. I will tell him about it. Would you like him to call you back later
B: Well, I won't be at home today. My mother is ill, so I must go to the hospital to look after her. Would you please ask him to ring me tomorrow morning
A: Oh, ______________________.(3) I'll let Jim know it. By the way, __________________ （4）
B: Oh. My phone number is 6877242.
A: 6877242, right
B: Yes, that's right. Thanks a lot.
A: _______________________ .(5)
（3）
A: ____________________________ .(1)
B: Good afternoon. ___________________, (2) young lady
A: I feel very weak. I can't do any work, doctor.
B: ___________________________ (3)
A: No, I don't have a headache.
B: _________________________ (4)
A: Yes, I sleep very well at night.
B: _______________________ (5)
A: No, I don't have breakfast this morning. And I have only a little food for lunch and supper because I want to keep thin.
B: Oh, I see. There's nothing much serious. You need to more food and have three meals a day. And do some exercise every day. Then you'll get better soon.
　 （4）
A: Good morning, Doctor.
B: Good morning, my boy! _______________________ (1)
A: I've got a headache and a cough. I'm sure there's something wrong with me.
B: _____________________________ (2)
A: I'm feeling even worse now.
B: _____________________. (3) Oh, it's a bit high. I'm afraid you've got a cold. How long have you been like this
A: Even since last night. Is it serious, doctor
B: No. _________________. (4) Did you eat anything for breakfast this morning
A: No, I didn't feel like eating anything. What should I do, doctor
B: Well, don't worry about it. Take the medicine three times a day. Stay in bed to have a good rest and drink more water. You'll get well soon.
A: ______________________, (5) doctor. Goodbye.
B: That's all right. Goodbye.
（5）
A: Excuse me. ___________________________(1)
B: Certainly. Go along this street and turn left at the first crossing. The museum is next to the post office.
A: ______________________________(2)
B: It's about thirty minutes' walk.
A: I see. ____________________________(3)
B: Yes, you can. The No.9 bus will take you there.
A: By the way , _______________________ (4)
B: Over there. Look! The bus is coming.
A: Thank you very much.
B: ________________________(5) .
　　 （6）
A: Good morning, madam. _________________ (1)
B: I'd like a T-shirt for my son.
B: _________________________ (2)
A: Size L. He is a tall boy. He loves cotton T-shirts._________ _______ (3) It's made in China.
B: OK. Let me have a look. _____________________ (4)
A: 120 yuan. It's popular now.
B; But I'm afraid it's a little more expensive and I don't like the colour.
A: Do you like the black one It's only 80 yuan.
B: Hmm, it looks nice. _________________. (5) Thank you.
A: You're welcome.
（7）
A: What are you going to do next weekend
B: I have no idea. ___________________ (1)
A: I don't know. Do you want to do something with me
B: Sure. ________________________________ (2)
A: How about going fishing on Saturday
B: That sounds good. ________________ (3)
A: Let's meet at my house. My father has a boat. He can take us to the lake.
B: _______________________ (4)
A: Let's leave at 5:30 in the morning. Fishing is good at that time.
B: So early _______________________ (5)
A: Well, no problem. What about 6:00
B: OK. I'll get to your house at 5:50. See you tomorrow.
A: See you tomorrow.
　　 （8）
A: Hi, Mary. Are you going to visit Beihai Park tomorrow
B: Yes. We'll start at 7:50. ________________ (1)
A: I'd love to. But do you think it's going to rain tomorrow
B: ___________________. (2) Look, there isn't any cloud in the sky.
A: I hope it will be fine tomorrow. ______________________ (3)
B: Not far. It'll take us half an hour. It's only 5 bus stops.
A: You mean we'll go there by bus, is that right
B: Yes. __________________________. (4)
A: But I'd like to go there by bike. At that time the streets are very busy. Buses can't go faster than bikes.
B: I agree with you. Going by bike can save both time and money.
A: Yes. ___________________________ . (5)
B: OK. Goodbye.
A: Bye-bye.
（9）
A: Hi, Tom! Come in, please.
B: Hi! ________________________________ (1)
A: I'm looking for information about Sydney on the Internet. I'm going to Sydney for my holiday.
B: _______________________________ (2)
A: No, but my father has been there twice. He told me there were many places of interest there
B: ___________________________ (3)
A: I'm leaving at 9 a.m on Friday, July.
B: _________________________ (4)
A: I will go there by plane.
B: Have you ever flown in a plane
A: __________________________ . (5)
B: You must be excited when you fly in a plane.
A: Really, I can't for it.
　　 （10）
A: Hi! You've bought a new motorbike, haven't you
B: Yes, I have.
A: ____________________________ (1)
B: I bought it only yesterday. How do you like it
A: It's nice except the colour.
B: _________________ (2)
A: I prefer red to white.
B: But I like white better.
A: By the way, _____________ (3) It must be very expensive.
B: Not very much . It's about two thousand yuan.
A: Really It looks like a Japanese one.
B: ____________________ (4)
A: It's made in Chongqing.
B: May I have a try
A: ______________________ . (5)
B: Thank you.
A: You're welcome.
（11）
A: Hello, Ann! May I ask you some questions
B. Certainly.
A: _______________________________ (1)
B: I was born on May 18, 1990.
A: Where were you born
B: I was born in England - in a small town near London.
A: ___________________________________ (2)
B: We lived there for about nine years. Then we moved to France.
A: ____________________________ (3)
B: Because my father found work there.
A: ______________________________ (4)
B: We came to China two years ago.
A: Do you enjoy living in China
B: ______________________. (5)Very much.
　　 （12）
A: _________________________ (1)
B: I'm from….
C: Don't tell him, Bruce. Let him guess.
A: Well, you are from Australia, aren't you
B: Yes. ______________________________ (2)
A: The way you speak. Bruce, you came here at a bad time of year, I'm afraid.
B:_________________ _____________________ (3)
C: Because it's winter now. The weather here is very cold, isn't it
B: Yes. It's very different from Australia at this time of year.
A: Really __________________________ (4)
B: It's hot. It's summer now!
C: Hmm, that's interesting.
B: Would you like to go there
C: Yes, _______________________ . (5)
(13)
A: Hi, Bill! You’re reading the novel again.
B: Yes, Tom. I’ll never be tired of it.
A: 1__________________
B: Three times. Every time I read it, I can always learn something new.
A: Really 2____________________________
B: Charles Dickens. I think he is a great English writer. What about you
A: 3____________________. He is also my favorite foreign writer. Please let me have a look at it.
B: OK, here you are! What do you think of this novel
A: 4___________________. I haven’t seen such a novel for long. Where did you buy it
B: In the Rose Bookshop.
A: I don’t know where it is. 5____________________
B: No. Only 10 minutes walk from here, next to the People’s Cinema.
A: Oh, I see. I’m going there to get one, too. Thank you!
B: You’re welcome!
(14)
(Li Meng and John have just finished swimming.)
Li Meng: How nice and cool the water is! But I’m feeling a bit hungry now.
1____________________
John: Sounds good.
Li Meng: Do you know 2_________________
John: Yes, there is.
Li Meng: 3_________________？
John: It’s only five minutes’ walk. Let’s go.
Li Meng: Yeah, let’s go. Oh, I almost forgot my CD player.
John: 4_________________________
Li Meng: Pop music. I often listen when I’m not busy. How about you
John: Light music. I think it can relax myself. 5___________
Li Meng: Sure.
John: OK. I can lend you some CDs. I’ll bring them to our school tomorrow.
(15)
Paul: 1_________________________
Fred: No, I don’t. But I have to cook this evening.
Paul: 2_______________________
Fred: Because my mother is going out on business. I’ll have to cook myself.
Paul: 3______________________
Fred: My mother does. She can cook very well.
Paul: Can your father cook
Fred: No, he can’t.
Paul: 4__________________________
Fred: I’ll cook Italian noodles.
Paul: 5______________________!
Fred: Thank you.
(16)
Mrs. Lee: Hello. 68178502.
David: Hello.1_____________________
Mrs. Lee: Sorry. 2_______________________. Can I take a message
David: Yes. This is David, Bruce’s friend. I want to ask him for some Chinese ancient coins. He told me he had got some recently. 3_______________. I don’t care if they were made of different metals. I just want to add some more coins in my collection.
Mrs. Lee: OK. I’ll tell him. Would you like him to ring you back later
David: Well, I won’t be at home later this day. Would you please ask him to ring me tomorrow morning
Mrs. Lee: Sure. 4_______________
David: Oh, sorry. 5_____________________. The new number is 66129853.
Mrs. Lee: OK. I’ll write a message for him.
David: It’s really nice of you, Madam. Thank you very much. Goodbye!
Mrs. Lee: Bye!
(17)
A: Excuse me, I want to go to the library. 1__________________________
B: Go down this street and turn right at the second crossing. Go up the road to the end, you’ll find it.
A: 2_________________
B: It’s about 1,000 metres away from here.
A: Oh. That’s quite a long way.
B: Yes. You’d better take a bus.
A: 3________________________
B: You can take the No.5 bus. It’ll take you there.
A: 4__________________________________
B: It takes about fifteen minutes.
A: 5_________________________________.
B: It’s a pleasure.
(18)
Kate: Hello! 1______________________
Mrs. Read: I’m sorry Ann isn’t here right now. 2____________________________
Kate: This is Kate.
Mrs. Read: She isn’t back yet. 3_______________________________________
Kate: That’s very kind of you. I’m calling to ask her if she is free tomorrow. It’s March 12th, Tree Planting Day tomorrow. And 4___________________.
Mrs. Read: I think she’ll be very glad to join you.
Kate: We’ll meet at the school gate at 7:00. 5_________________________.
Mrs. Read: OK. I’ll let her know.
Kate: Many thanks. Goodbye.
Mrs. Read: Goodbye.
(19)
A：Good afternoon. What can I do for you
B：I’d like to buy a washing machine.
A：Well，1___________________________________.Some are made in China， and some are made in other countries.
B：This one looks very nice. 2____________________________
A：In Germany.
B：3______________________________________
A：Sure. You put the clothes in the machine， close the door and press this button.
B：It’s easy. How much is it
A：4,000 yuan.
B：Wow, that’s too expensive!4 _____________________.
Do you have a cheaper one
A：How about this one
B：Oh，this one looks very good. And the price is OK.
5___________________________________.
（20）
A: Good afternoon, John!
B: 1______________, Li Wei.
A: I hear you are going to Kunming for a winter holiday.
B: Yes, I’ll go next week.
A: 2____________________________
B: It’s neither too cold nor too hot. It’s warm there.
A: 3____________________________________.
B: Thank you.
（21）
A: Hi, Peter! How are you today
B: 4__________________________________. And you
A: I’m OK. Are you free tomorrow
B: 5__________________________________
A: We’re going to the park. 6____________________
B: Of course. I’d like to go with you. 7___________________
A: We are going to meet at the school gate at one o’clock. Please be there on time.
B: OK. Thank you.
（22）
A: Dad. I can’t find my socks. 8__________________
B: Let me see. Are they white
A: Yes. 9______________________
B: I saw them in our sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.
A: Oh! Here they are!
B: You should put your things away.
A: 10____________________________________.
（23）
A: Hello! This is Mike speaking. May I speak John
B: 1 ____
A: I'm sorry to trouble you. Could I borrow your bike
B: 2 ____
A: I've lost my key to the bike. But I'll have to see a friend in a hospital.
B: 3 ____
A: About four o'clock.
B: 4 ___I hope everything goes well. Bye!
A: 5 ____
（24）
A: Hello, may I speak to Jim, please
B: 1 ____
A: Hi! Jim! This is Lucy.
B: 2 ____
A: Could I borrow your English notebook, please
B: Certainly. I'll bring it to school tomorrow.
A: Thank you very much. By the way, we'll have a new English teacher next week.
B: 3 ____
A: She's Miss Yang.
B: Great! I like the way she speaks English. Her English is wonderful.
A: 4 She's a good teacher. Well, it's time to say goodbye now.
B: 5 ____
A: See you.
（25）
A: 1 ____
B: Hello, this is Li Hua. May I speak to Song Liang
A: Sorry, he isn't in. He left home a few minutes ago.
B: 2 ____
A: Will you ring him up again tonight
B: 3 ___
I won't be free this evening.
A: May I take a message for him
B: 4 ____
Will you tell him there'll be a lecture on English grammar by Mr. Smith at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon
A: Certainly. By the way, where will the lecture be given
B: 5 ____
（26）
A: 1 ____
B: I'm looking for a pair of black shoes.
A: 2 ____
B: Size eight.
A: 3 ____
But we've got some brown ones.
B: Hmm. Have you got any other kind
A: 4 ____
B: Well, that pair looks nice. How much does it cost
A: Fifty yuan.
B: Hmm! That's a bit expensive.
5 ____
A: Certainly.
（27）
A: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you
B: 1 ____
A: Yes, sir. What size, please？
B: 2 ____
A: Here's one in your size. This is a very fine shirt.
B: 3 ____
A: These are ninety-five each.
B: That's a little more than I wanted to pay.
4 ____
A: Yes, I think I can find some for you. Here are some for eighty. And then we have some for seventy-five here.
B: This one looks nice.
5 ____
（28）
A: 1 ____
B: It's just down that road … I think.
A: Look! There's a policeman! 2 ____
B: All right. 3 ____Can you tell us the way to the West Station
C: Yes. Walk down this road, and take the first turning on the left.
B: 4 ____
C: About fifteen minutes, if you walk quickly.
B: 5 ____
C: You're welcome.
（29）
A: 1 ____
B: I don't feel very well. I've got a headache and a cough.
A: 2 ____
B: Yes. But I haven't got a fever.
A: Open your mouth and say “Ahh”.
B: 3 ____
A: You've got a cold. How long have you been like this
B: 4 ____
A: Take this medicine and stay in bed for a few days. Then you'll be all right.
B: 5 ____
（30）
A: Excuse me. This is the first time for me to visit this city. I want to go to the nearest Xinhua Bookstore. 1 ___
B: It's on the Pingan Street.
A: Pingan Street 2 ___
B: No, not far from here. It's only a mile away from here.
A: 3 ____
B: Well, you can take the No.4 bus. The bus stop is just over there.4 ____
A: All right. Thank you.
B: 5 ____
（31）
A: Meimei, are you free next Tuesday evening
B: 1 ____
A: Would you like to have supper with me
B: 2 ____
But I must ask my parents first. 3 ____
A: We'll have our supper at about a quarter past six. Will you come a little earlier
4 ____
B: I have a lot of homework to do. I must finish that first. But I think I can be free at six.
5 ____
A: Sure.
（32）
A: Hello, I'm so glad to see you again. How are you
B: 1 ____
A: Very well. Thanks. But you look worried.
2 ____
B: I got a “C” in my English exam.
A: 3 ____
B: I think English is too difficult for me. I don't understand why we Chinese students have to learn it.
A: 4 ____
B: You are right, but English is so hard.
A: It is hard, but it is important. Let me help you.
B: 5 ____I'll try harder.
（33）
A: We'd like to ask you and your wife to have dinner with us this Saturday evening.1 ____
B: This Saturday evening
A: 2 ____
B: It's very kind of you. We'd be very happy to come.
A: 3 ____
B: What time should we plan to arrive
A: 4 ____
B: 7:00 That's fine. 5 ____
（34）
A: You're might be very angry with me.
B: 1 ____
A: Well, I had promised to lend me my book.
B: Yes
A: 2 ____
B: Oh Why not
A: My cousin took it yesterday.
B: 3 ____
A: I am very sorry.
B: 4 ____These things often happen.
A: You aren't angry
B: 5 ____
（35）
A: Hello. May I speak to Larry
B: I'm afraid Larry isn't here right now. 1 ____
A: This is Bob, his friend speaking. Would you please ask Larry to bring a few bottles of soda to the party tonight
B: 2 ____I'm writing it down. "Bob called. You should bring a few bottles of soda to the party tonight." Is that right
A: 3 ____You might ask him to call me back if he has a chance.
B: 4 ____
A: Thanks very much.
B: 5 ____
A: Goodbye.
（36）
A: You don't look well.
1 ____
B: Yes, I've had this pain in my chest lately.
A: 2 ____
B: Ever since last Sunday.
A: Well, can I give you some advice
B: 3 ____
A: I think you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
B: 4 ____
Thank you for your advice.
A: 5 ____
（37）
A: You know … I wonder why our English teacher hasn't come yet. She may be held up on her way.
B: 1 ____I'm sure she'll be here for class soon.
A: I don't know. She may be…. I'm not so sure.
2 ____
B: Oh, come on. There is nothing to worry about.
A: 3 ____I enjoy English class very much. I don't want to miss it.
B: 4 ____But I can teach myself.
A: Ah, there. 5 ____
B: I told you that there was nothing to worry about.
（38）
A: Do you enjoy your new job
B: Do you really want to know
A: 1 ____
B: Well, I don't enjoy my new job at all.
A: 2 ____
B: I can't get on well with my boss.
A: 3 ____
B: He is always angry with me.
A: Oh really. 4 ____
B: Don't worry. I won't. Thank you for your advice.
A: 5 ____
（39）
A: I'd love to talk with you, but I really have to go now.
B: 1 ____
A: OK. Could me have lunch together some day next week
B: 2 ____
A: Hmm. I'm afraid I can't make it on Monday. I've to fly to Chicago.
3 ____
B: Wednesday sounds good. Where should we meet
A: 4 ____
B: Fine.
A: See you then.
B: 5 ____
（40）
A: 1 ____
B: Yes. I once lived in Paris.
A: Well, I'm going to visit there.2 ____
B: Sure. You should certainly go to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Versailles palace and the Louvre.
A: Those are really good ideas.
3 ____
B: Yes. Go to Maxim's. And if you go there, you'd better have the duck there.
A: That sounds good. What else
B: Be sure to have someone take your picture in front of the Eiffel Tower
A: 4 ____
B: Is there anything else you want to know
A: No. You've been very helpful.
5 ____
补全对话答案
（1）1. Speaking. / This is David speaking. 2. Nothing much. 3. How can we get there 4. When shall we meet 5. Where shall we meet
　(2) 1. May / Can / Could I speak to Jim, please 2. he isn't in. 3. I'm sorry to hear that. 4. What's your phone number 5. You're welcome
　（3）1. Good afternoon. 2. What' the trouble / What's the matter / What's wrong 3. Do you have a headache 4. Do you sleep well at night 5. Do you have breakfast this morning
（4）1. What' the trouble with you / What's the matter with you / What's wrong with you 2. How are you feeling now 3. Let me take your temperature. 4. Nothing serious. 5. Thank you very much
（5）1.Can / Could you tell me the way to the museum ( Can / Could you tell me how I can get to the museum Can / Could you tell me where the museum is ) 2.How long will it take me to get there 3.Can I take a bus / Can I go / get there by bus 4.Where is the bus stop 5.You're welcome.
（6）1. Can I help you / What can I do for you 2. What size does your son wear 3. How / What about this one 4. How much is it 5. I'll take it.
　（7）1. What about you 2. What are you going to do 3. Where are we going to meet 4. What time / When shall we leave 5. Can we make it a little later
（8）1.Would you like to go with us 2. I don't think so. 3. How far is Beihai Park from here 4. That's right. 5. Let's go by bike.
　（9）1. What are you doing now 2. Have you ever been to Sydney before 3. When are you leaving 4. How will you go there 5. No, never. / No, I haven't. / Not yet.
（10） 1. When did you buy it 2. What colour do you prefer / like 3. how much is it 4. Where is it made 5. Sure. / Certainly. / Of course.
（11）1. When were you born 2. How long did you live there 3. Why did you move there 4. When did you come to China 5. Yes, we do.
（12）1. Where are you from 2. How did you guess 3. Why do you say so 4. What's the weather like in Australia now 5. I'd like to.
(13)1. How many times have you read it 2. Who wrote it / Who is the writer 3. So do I ./ Me, too.4. It’s exciting / wonderful / great.5. Is it far from here
(14)1. Shall we have something to eat / Let’s have something to eat, shall we / How about having something to eat 2. if / whether there is a restaurant near here 3. How far is it from here 4. What kind music do you like 5. Would you like to try
(15)1. Do you like cooking 2. Why do you have to cook this evening 3. Who cooks every day in your family 4. What will cook this evening 5. Enjoy your noodles!
(16)1. Could I speak to Bruce, please 2. He’s not in at the moment.3. I’m not sure he would give me one or two.4. Has he got your telephone number 5. My telephone number has changed.
(17)1. Where is it / How can I get to it 2. How far is it (from here) 3. Which bus should I take 4. How long does it take me to get there 5. Thank you very much.
(18)1. May I speak to Ann, please 2. Who’s that (speaking) 3. Can I take a message 4. we are going to plant trees.5. Please tell her to be there on time.
19)1. We have (There are) many different kinds of washing machines here.2. Where is it made 3. Can you show me how to use it？ 4. I can’t afford it.5. I’ll take it.
20.）1. Good afternoon2.What’s the weather like in Kunming / How is the weather there 3. Have a good time./ Have a good journey./ I’m sure you will have a good time.
21）4 Fine, (I’m fine.) thank you. 5. Yes, why / Yes, what’s up 6 Would you like to go with us / Will you go with us 7. When and where are we going to meet / When and where shall we meet
22）8. Have you seen them 9. Where did you see them / Where are they 10. Yes, I will./ OK, I will. / OK, I won’t do that again.
23）：1.Yes. What is it 2.Certainly. What happened 3.I see. When will you be back 4.OK. Here is the key.5.Thank you. Bye.
24)：1.Jim speaking.2.Hello, Lucy!3.Who is she 4.I agree with you.5.See you tomorrow.
25)：1.Hello. who's that speaking 2.That's too bad.3. I'm afraid I can not.4.It's very kind of you.5.In the meeting room.
26)：1.What can I do for you 2.What size do you want 3.I'm afraid we haven't got any black shoes in that size at the moment.4.What about those shoes over there 5.Can I try them on, please
27)：1．Yes, I'd like to buy a shirt.2．Thirty-four.3．How much is it 4．Don't you have some less expensive shirts 5．I'll take this one.
28)：1．Where's the West Station 2．Let's ask him the way.3．Excuse me.4．And is it very far 5．I see. Thank you very much.
29)：1．What's matter 2．Have you taken your temperature 3．Ahh….What's wrong, doctor 4．Since last night.5．All right. Thank you, doctor.
30)：1．Can you tell me where it is, please 2．Is it far from here 3．How can I get there, please 4．Or you can walk there if you like.5．You're welcome.
31)：1．Yes. I think so. Why 2．Oh, thank you. I would love to.3．What time shall I come 4．About a quarter to six, OK 5．Is it OK
32)：1．Fine, thank you. How about you 2．What's wrong 3．I'm sorry to hear that.4．You know English is very useful.5．That's very kind of you.
33)：1．Would you be able to come 2．Yes. We hope you'll be able to join us.3．Great!4．How about 7:00 5．We'll be looking forward to meeting you.
34)：1．Why do you say that 2．I'm afraid I wasn't able to do it.3．Don't worry about it.
4．It doesn't matter.5．No, that's OK.
35)：1．Can I take a message 2．OK. Just a minute.3．Yes, I think so.4．All right. I'll give him the message.5．You're welcome. Goodbye.
36)：1．Is anything the wrong 2．How long have you been like this 3．Sure.4．Maybe. Hmm you're right.5．Not at all.
37)：1．I don't think so.2．I'm afraid something has happened.3．I hope so.
4．Neither do I.5．She comes at last.
38)：1．Yes, of course. 2．Oh,Why 3．Why can't you 4．But don't give up trying to have a good relationship with him.5．Good luck!
39)：1．Well, let's get together soon.2．Sure. How about Monday 3．Are you free on Wednesday 4．Let's meet at the gate of the park.5．See you.
40.)：1．You've been to Paris, haven't you 2．Could you tell me where I should visit 3．Are there any good places for us to have delicious French food 4．I'll do that.5．Thanks a lot.