Questions27 to 30

Woman: Paul, nice to see you back from the university! How did you like your new university?

I remembered your mom had wanted you to go to London University, so that you can live at home and walk or cycle to attend the lectures.

Man: well, you know I didn't go to London University after all. My new university is on the suburb of an ancient cathedral city, and it is almost eight miles from the city center. The university is planned on the so-called "American campus system". That is to say, students live in halls of residence group among the main university buildings.?

Woman: You mean you live, eat and study within the university proper?

Man: Yes. I like it because we are a real community. We‘ve got comfortable common rooms and bars. We arrange dances and parties. We've got clubs, theater groups and choirs and so on. And we ‘ve got an orchestra and I play drums in it. By the way, how about your university days, Betty?

Woman: I rented a house with two other girls in the middle of the city, about ten minutes' walk from the university. The house is falling to pieces, it is damp and there is no proper heating.

Man: That sounds awful! I couldn't work in a place like yours. The district is poor, and could almost be classed as a" slum".

Woman: I don't think so. We live among real people who treat us as real people. We've got an electrician living next door who is always coming in and mending our cooker and electric fires. We could try to get into one of the halls of residence but we prefer to be independent. It is nice to belong to the city and to do things outside the university.

Man: what sort of things do you do outside the university?

Woman: well, there is a group of us who go and help in a home for handicapped children. And I sing in the city "Bart Choir ". We get on well with the local people, not like you in that suburban district.

Man: Well, I like history. And my university is one of the best universities for that subject. Besides, it is an ancient city with a lot of historical relics and sightseeing spots. If you can drop by by any chance, I can show you around.

Woman: You bet!

Question 27: Where do the man's family live?

Question 28: what is typical of the American campus system?

Question 29: Why did the woman choose to rent a house in the city center?

Question 30: what does the man promise to do for the woman?