研究生英语听力

全国硕士研究生入学考试外语听力
测试要求及应试策略

一、测试目的
外语（非外语专业）听力测试主要测试考生理解外语口语的能力。要求考生理解主旨要义；获取事实性的具体信息；理解明确或隐含表达的概念性含义；进行有关的判断、推理和引申；理解说话者的意图、观点和态度。
应试策略：请注意“口语”二字，研究生入学考试强调的是考查考生的交际会话能力，包括听懂对话和演讲、新闻播报、独白等篇章。生活中的口语一般生僻的词语不多，但固定表达比较多，语速较快，侧重检查考生的分析理解能力和综合判断能力。由于它的对象是针对全国所有非英语专业考生，加之是第一次推出这种类型的考试，所以，难度往往会比较适中，重点会着眼于检测基础知识的掌握上。
二、  试卷内容与结构
（一）英语
听力部分由三节组成：
A节（5题）：测试考生理解特定和具体信息的能力。要求考生根据所听到的一段180~220词的独白或对话的内容，填充表格中的空白。录音材料播放两遍。
应试策略一：特定和具体的信息就是直接来源于听力材料里面的内容，包括时间、地点、人物、处所、数字等，以及与之对应的事项。在听第一遍录音材料的时候，考生需要把握住基本的内容大意，初步完成简单的测试题目，并根据问题找出答案所在录音的具体位置。这样，在听第二遍录音的时候，考生可以根据重复的听音完成题目，并检查第一次作答结果的准确性。
B节（5题）：测试考生理解特定、具体或总体信息的能力。要求考生根据所听到的一段280~320词的独白或对话，补全句子或简要回答问题。录音材料播放两遍。
应试策略二 ：这一部分要求考生能从总体上把握听音内容，包括对具体的某个信息完全消化，能根据上下文和语感保证语法、时态等方面的答题的准确性。补全句子题型往往是把句子中重要的名词或者动词形容词抽掉，动词的时态变化是答题中最需要注意的地方。简要回答问题题型要求考生根据自己的理解，用自己的话把录音中的信息复述出来。在这里，信息点的准确性最重要，其次才是语言的流畅和准确性。注意：回答问题时越简洁清晰越好，千万不要将似是而非的信息都罗列出来。
C节（10题）：测试考生获取特定、具体信息，理解主旨要义，推测词义，判断说话者意图、观点或态度的能力。要求考生根据所听到的三段独白或对话（每段200~300词），从每题所给的4个选择项中选出最佳选项。每段录音只播放一遍。
应试策略三 ：这类题型几乎是所有的英语听力测试中必考的题型。研究生入学考试形式上是考一大段上下有关联的对话，实际上却是着重考查考生对里面个别句子的理解以及上下文的关联，要求考生能综合运用自己平常的英语听力理解能力来答题。
考试进行时，考生将答案写或划在试卷上；听力部分结束前，考生有5分钟的时间将试卷上的答案誊写或转涂到客观题答题卡上。
2002年增加听力测试后英语试卷结构详见表一。
表一：  2002年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试卷结构表
部分 节 为考生提供
的信息
指导语
语言 测试要点 题型 题目 数量 计分
I

听力

(20分) A 1段独白或对话 (180~220词)
(放两遍录音) 英语 特定和
具体信息 填充表格 5 5 B 1段独白或对话 (280~320词)
(放两遍录音) 英语 特定、具体或 总体信息 补全句子
或简答题 5 5
C 3段独白或对话
(每段200~300词)
(放一遍录音) 英语 理解大意和细节 推断词义
判断态度/意图 多项选择题 (四选一) 10 10
II
英语知
识运用
(10分) 1篇文章(240~280词)英语 词汇、语法
和结构 完形填空 多项选择题 (四选一) 20 10
III

阅读理解

(50分) A 4篇文章
(共约1,600词) 英语 理解大意和细节 推测词义 进行推断 多项选择题 (四选一) 20 40
B 1篇文章(约400词) 5处划线部分
(约150词) 英语 理解的准确性 英译汉 5 10
IV写作 (20分) 中、英文提示信息 以及有关要求 英语 书面表达 短文
(约200词) 1 20 总计           65+1 100
2002年英语试题与原试题相比，去掉了30道语法单句题，减少了1个阅读理解篇章，总的题目数量也略有减少，在此基础上增加了20道听力测试题。

由于2002年的研究生入学听力测试在全国尚属首次，国内目前还没有专门针对这类考试的研究资料。由此，为了方便广大考生备考，我们专门编辑了这一本听力测试题书籍，旨在帮助您理清考试的脉络，检查您最急需掌握的听力基础理解能力。俗话说“万变不离其宗”，不管听力考试的题型如何变化，但对于听力理解和基于这种理解进行自我表达的宗旨是永远不变的。只要打好了英语听力的基础，就可以“以不变应万变”，在考试中永远立于不败之地。


样题（一）

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be spoken twice. After the monologue there will be a pause. During the pause, you must finish the charf according to what was said. (5 points)

At level _________① You go to check out books.

At level _________② The most likely place to find a book on learning to Speak French.
At level _________③ You find a January 1996 issue of Time Magazine.

$ ______________ ④ How much you have to pay in late fees if you had a book that was six weeks overdue.

At _____________⑤ When does the library close on Friday nights?

Tips and the key:
1. The circulation desk (the place you check books) is located on Level 1.
2. A book on French would most likely be found in the humanities section of the library (Level 1). You would find all sorts of books and materials on languages and literature here.
3. Current or recent newspapers and magazines within the last six months are kept on Level 2. Anything older than six months would be found with the back issues on Level 3.
4. You have to pay 50 cents for each day after the due date. The book is forty-five days over due, but there is a maximum penalty of $15.00 at this library. So, instead of multiplying 50 cents times 45 days and then paying $22.50, you would still only have to pay $15.00.
5. 10:00 PM
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear a conversation. At the end of the conversation, five uncompleted sentences or questions will be given according to what was said. The conversation will be spoken twice. After each listening there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the sentences and finish the blanks or the questions with your own words. (5 points)

6. Mr. Burton asks the manager to tell the man in apartment 4 B to __________________________.
Tips and the key:
The complaining tenant wants the man in 4B to keep his music down, especially after 10:00 PM.
[turn down the volume to his stereo.]

7. Why is the manager hesitant about carrying out this request? __________________________
Tips and the key:
The manager is afraid to talk to the man because the man is the owner's son, and he is worried about what the son might say to his father. Also, Mr. Burton says the son is 揳 walking refrigerator,'t want to make the man angry.
[ Because he is afraid of what the man might say or do.]

8. Mr. Burton's second complaint is that there is______________________________ next door.
Tips and the key:
The man complains about a 損ungent odor next door. Seeing that the owners have livestock, the probable source of the odors come from animal waste.
[an awful smell coming from the farm]

9. As to this second request the manager responds that he___________ because the people are within their rights as __________.
Tips and the key:
Because the area is zoned or set aside for agricultural and livestock use, the owners have the legal rights to raise animals. There is nothing the manager can do about this.
[ cannot do anything/ landowners]

10. What is the source of Mr. Burton's third complaint? ________________________________
Tips and the key:
The military is firing rounds of artillery nearby which are causing the noise.
[The armed forces are carrying out artillery training exercises nearby.]
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three monologues or conversations. At the end of the monologue or the conversation, questions will be asked about what was said. The monologue/conversation will be spoken twice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center. (10 points)

Questions 11~14 are based on the conversation you've heard.
11. A. the train station
B. the bus station
C. the airport
D. the subway station
Correct Answer (C).

12. A. He was watching a game on TV with some pals.
B. He was playing basketball with a few of his friends.
C. He was having a barbeque with a couple of buddies.
D. He was drinking when watching the football game.

Tips and the key:
Correct Answer (A); Henry says: 揑 had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV. 摂


13. A. hit it with a ball.
B. accidentally dropped it.
C. bumped into it with his arm.
D. plays it with other guys.

Tips and the key:
Correct Answer (C). Henry says that one of his friends 揼ot all excited, and started horsing around, waving his arms, and he accidently knocked over my wife's 250-year old Chinese porcelain vase.'t dropped, but his friend knocked it over with his arm.

14. A. It burned up in a fire.
B. Hot water damaged the entire copy.
C. Someone mistakenly threw it into the trash.
D. None of the above.

Tips and the key:
Correct Answer (A). At first, water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript, but a spark from the fire burned up the book completely.
Questions 15~17 are based on the monologue you've heard.
15. A. the area's population.
B. the location to the nearest airport.
C. the number of post offices.
D. the location of the post offices.

16. A. to tell people they have received mail.
B. when you want to send something.
C. to pay for newspaper delivery.
D. to tell people it's urgent.

17. A. a eight-page letter
B. a cassette tape
C. a radio
D. a birthday card.
[ key: 15.A 16.B 17.C ]

Questions 18~20 are based on the conversation you've heard.
18. A. She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.
B. She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.
C. She is concerned about her husband's health.
D. She is worried about her husband's money.

19. A. He should consume less salt.
B. He should eat less fatty foods.
C. He should add more protein products to his diet.
D. He should be a vegetarian.

20. A. It is good for improving muscle tone.
B. It helps strengthen the heart.
C. It helps develop mental toughness.
D. It is good for relaxation.
[Key: 18.C 19.B 20.B]








Transcript for section A:

Hello and welcome to the university library. This taped tour will introduce you to our library's facilities and operating hours.
First of all, the library's collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one to four of this building. Level one houses our humanities and map collections. On level two, you will find our circulation desk, current periodicals and journals, and our computer and copy facilities. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. You'll also find back issues of periodicals and journals older than six months on this level. Finally, group study rooms, and microfilm collection, and our audiovisual center are located on level four.
Undergraduate students can check out up to five books for two weeks. Graduate students can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times. There is a 50-cents-a-day late fee for overdue books up to a maximum of $15.00. Periodicals and reference books cannot be checked out.
The library is open weekdays, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., and on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. The library is closed on Sundays.

Transcript for section B:

Apartment Manager: Well, hi Mr. Brown. How's your apartment working out for you?
Tenant: Well Mr. Nelson. That's what I would like to talk to you about. (What?) Well, I want to talk to you about that noise! (Oh) You see. Would you mind talking to the tenant in 4B and ask him to keep his music down, especially after 10:00?
Apartment Manager: Ohhh. Who me?
Tenant: Why yes. The music is blaring almost every night, and it should be your job as manager to take care of things.
Apartment Manager: Hey, I just collect the rent. Besides, the man living there is the owner's son, and he's a walking refrigerator. (Well . . .) Hey, I'll see what I can do. Anything else?
Tenant: Well, yes. Could you talk to the owners of the property next door about the pungent odor drifting this way.
Apartment Manager: Well, the area is zoned for agricultural and livestock use, so there's nothing much I can do about that.
Tenant: Well, what about the . . . That, that noise.
Apartment Manager: What noise? I don't hear anything.
Tenant: There, there it is again.
Apartment Manager: What noise?
Tenant: That noise.
Apartment Manager: Oh, that noise. I guess the military has resumed its exercises on the artillery range.
Tenant: You have to be kidding. Can't anything be done about it?
Apartment Manager: Why certainly. I've protested this activity, and these weekly (Weekly!) activities should cease . . . within the next three to five years.
Tenant: Hey, you never told me about these problems before I signed the rental agreement.

Transcripts for section C:
(1)
Sam: Hey, Henry, how's everything going, and what's with the flowers?
Henry: They're for my wife.
Sam: Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?
Henry: To tell the truth, it couldn't be worse. [Oh]. You see, I have to pick my wife up from the airport this evening, but while she was gone, there were a few minor mishaps.
Henry: Oh really? What happened?
Sam: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them got all excited, and started horsing around, waving his arms, and he accidentally knocked over my wife's 250-year old Chinese porcelain vase given to her [Oh no!], given to her by her grandmother, and broke it beyond repair.
Henry: Man, have you tried . . .
Sam: . . . super glue? Yeap, but she would be able to tell in a second I was trying to pull something over her eyes.
Henry: Oh, wow. You're in hot water now.
Sam: If it had only been that.
Henry: Oh, there's more?
Sam: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been writing for the past two years. It blurred the ink over many of the pages. [Oh no.] And so one of the guys had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire while we watched, uh, the rest game, but a spark from the fire must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp.
Henry: But what about an electronic file copy? Had one, didn't she?
Sam: Well, actually, her computer crashed the day before while I was playing some computer games, and I haven't been able to get it to work since.
Henry: Man, are you in trouble now. [I know.] You're going to have a hard time digging yourself out of this one. [Yeah.] Ah, so I get it now. You're buying the flowers for her as a part of some kind of peace offering, right?
Sam: No, not at all. They're for my funeral.
Henry: [laughter]

Questions 11~14 are based on the conversation you've heard.
11. Where is Henry going this evening to pick up his wife?
12. What was Henry doing Friday night when his problems started?
13. The vase broke when one of Henry's friends:
14. How did the manuscript of the book become totally ruined?

(2)
Often the most simple events in one's own culture can bring frustration when trying to do the same thing in another culture. Mailing a letter is one of them, so I'd like to tell you how the postal service works in many parts of the United States. People should realize, however, that these services may differ from region to region and from city to city, depending upon the area's population, climate, and needs.
Specifically, I'd like to discuss how people send and receive mail when living in residential areas. Many people have a mailbox in front of their homes next to the street. In this case, when you want to send a letter, put a stamp or stamps with the correct amount of postage on the envelope, put the letter in the mailbox, and raise the small metal red flag attached to it. This will tell mail carriers that there is a letter inside, and you want them to mail it for you. After picking up your letter, the mail carrier will leave any letters for you inside and will lower the red flag.
If you have a small mailbox on the wall next to your front door with no red flag, just stand your letters up, so the mail carrier can see them. Of course, you can always send letters at the post office or drop them in a big mailbox often located on busy street corners.
Depending upon your area, some mail carriers may drive a small mail truck, especially when the distances between houses are great. Other times, the mail carrier might carry a special bag and deliver them on foot.
Finally, you should remember that mailing items from you home is often limited to letters and very small packages. Go directly to the post office if you have bigger items to mail that need special handling.

Questions 15~17 are based on the monologue you've heard.
15. Mail services are sometimes different depending upon:
16. The metal red flag on the mailbox is used:
17. Which item probably CANNOT be sent from your home?

(3)
Man: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. Could you bring me some chips and a bowel of ice cream? And . . . uh . . . a slice of pizza from the fridge.
Woman: Anything else?
Man:Nope, that's all for now. Hey, hon, you know, they're organizing a company basketball team, and I'm thinking about joining. What do you think?
Woman: Humpf
Man: “Humpf” What do you mean “Humpf.” I was the star player in high school.
Woman: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just don't want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court.
Man:So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I'm not that out of shape.
Woman: Well . . . you ought to at least get a physical before you begin. I mean, it HAS been at least five years since you played at all.
Man:Well, okay, but . . .
Woman: And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, like the ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Man: Yeah, you're probably right.
Woman: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.
Man: Hey, you're starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor!
Woman: No, I just love you and want you around for a long, long time.
Man: Thanks.

Questions 18~20 are based on the conversation you've heard.
18. What is the woman's main concern?
19. What does the woman advise about the man's diet?
20. Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?

Test 1

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) She hasn't been well lately.
B) She feels unhappy without a TV.
C) She wants it to be fixed by an expert.
D) She wants him to repair it at once.

2. A) His job is in the suburbs.
B) Living in the suburbs saves money.
C) Air in the suburbs is much fresh.
D) His wife is working in the suburbs.

3. A) In the living room.
B) In an orchard.
C) In a garden.
D) At a picnic.

4. A) His advisor.
B) His customer.
C) His partner.
D) His boss.

5. A) Better.
B) Fine.
C) Tired.
D) Sick.

6. A) He feels very sad about it.
B) He is sick of it.
C) He is confident.
D) He is not sure.

7. A) Bob Smith's.
B) Brown's.
C) Susan's.
D) Bob and Brown's.

8. A) That he take a year off to work.
B) That he talk to the tutor about his problem.
C) That he work as a tutor to pay his tuition.
D) That he work on improving his language skills.

9. A) She accepts it.
B) She refuses it.
C) She tells him to decide for himself.
D) She will think about it.

10. A) The boy's mother has had an accident.
B) The boy's mother doesn't know of his condition.
C) The boy's mother is in serious condition.
D) The boy's mother has received the news.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

Making friends Will not make friends
Actions 1) Go where ______________________. 2) Stay ___________________.
3) Try to act _______________________ 4) Wait for the other ____________ _________________________________. _____________________________.
5) When you enter a room full of strangers,
such as a new classroom, _____________
__________________________________.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. The passage is mainly about _____________________________________.
7. Why did the speaker decide to go back to work?
_____________________________________________________________________
8. What attitude did her husband have towards her working?
______________________________________________________________________
9. What did the woman do in the first ten years of marriage?
______________________________________________________________________
10. What could the woman do with her income?
______________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Courses in British history.
B) Language courses.
C) Courses in sports.
D) Teacher training courses.

12. A) To attract more students.
B) To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.
C) To let the students have a good rest.
D) To make the summer school more like a holiday.

13. A) Because they all work very hard.
B) Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.
C) Because they learn not only in but also out of class.
D) Because they are all advanced students.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) It had many problems.
B) It was the most democratic country in the world.
C) It was fair to women.
D) It had some minor problems to solve.

15. A) The women of some states.
B) The women in the state of Wyoming only.
C) The members of the National Women's Association.
D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only.

16. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century.
B) At the end of the 19th century.
C) After Susan Anthony's death.
D) Just before Susan Anthony's death.

17. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution.
B) She was the chairman of the National Women's Association.
C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts.
D) She was an activist in the women's movement for equal rights.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) He fell into the river but couldn't swim.
B) He fell into the river together with his bike.
C) He had his foot caught between two posts in the river.
D) He dived into the river but couldn't reach the surface.

19. A) He jumped into the river immediately.
B) He took off his coat and jumped into the water.
C) He dashed down the bridge to save the boy.
D) He shouted out for help.

20. A) He asked what the young man's name was.
B) He asked the young man to take him home.
C) He gave his name and then ran away.
D) He thanked the young man and then ran away.

听力练习答案及原文

keys:
Warming up exercises
1.C 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B

Section A
1. there are people
2. home alone
3. self-confidently even if you don't feel that way
4. person to start a conversation
5. walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile

Section B
6. the husband's attitude to his wife's working
7. Because all of her children went to school, then she thought she might go back to work.
8. At first her husband was very supportive and later he was unhappy and talked nothing about her working.
9. She stayed at home and raised her three children.
10. She could buy her own clothes and a new car.

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.C 14.A 15.A 16.C 17.D 18.C 19.A 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: When I have a day off, I will check our TV set to see what's wrong with it.
W: I would feel much better if you left it alone and let the repair shop look at it.
Q: What does the woman mean?

2. M: Have you decided where you will live when you get married?
W: I would like to live in the city near my work, but my future husband wants a house in the suburbs to save on expenses.
Q: Why does the husband want to live in the suburbs?

3. W: These tomatoes are huge! You must have watered them a lot!
M: Yes, I did. They ought to be ripe enough to pick by next Friday when we have our picnic.
Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?

4. W: This is the third time you've been late this week, Mr. Wood. You'll have to do better than that, or your service will not be needed here.
M: It won't happen again, I assure you.
Q: Who was speaking to Mr. Wood?

5. W: John, how are you? I heard you were sick.
M: They must have confused me with someone else. I've never feel better.
Q: How does John feel?

6. W: How did your interview go?
M: I couldn't feel better about it. The questions were fair, and I seemed to find an answer for all of them.
Q: How did the man feel about his interview?

7. W: Hello, Mr. Brown. This is Susan, Bob Smith's secretary. I'm calling to confirm his appointment with you at ten o'clock today.
M: Thanks for calling. I'll expect Mr. Smith at ten o'clock.
Q: Whose secretary is calling?

8. M: As the rate of tuition is going up, I won't be able to stay here next year.
W: You speak Italian so well! Why don't you tutor students in Italian?
Q: What does the woman suggest the man to do?

9. M: Next time you invite me to dinner, shall I bring a bottle of wine?
W: That's all right with me, but you know it is not the custom to bring spirits to people's homes in this country.
Q: What does the woman think about the man's offer?

10. M: Is the boy who had the accident in serious condition?
W: I'm afraid he is, but they've kept the news from his mother.
Q: Which statement is correct?

Section A
Making friends is a skill like most skills. It improves with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to take some actions. You must first go where there are people. You won't make friends staying home alone.
Join a club or group. Talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activity.
Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all, meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it's human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about the unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us, finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don't forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other person at ease. You will both feel more comfortable.
Try to act self-confidently even if you don't feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.
If you see someone you'd like to speak to, say something. Don't wait for the other person to start a conversation.
Just meeting someone new doesn't mean that you make friends with that person. Friendship is based on mutual liking and 揼ive and take They take time and effort to develop. And there are things that keep a new friendship from growing.

Section B
My husband and I got married in 1979 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to stay at home and raise our three children. Then four years ago, our youngest child went to school and I thought I might go back to work. My husband was very supportive and helped me to make my decision. He emphasized all of the things I can do around the house and said he thought I cou1d be a great success in business.
After several weeks of job-hunting, I found my present job, which is working for a small public relations firm. At first, my husband was very proud of me and would tell his friends, "My clever little wife can run that company she's working for." But as his joking remark approached reality, my husband stopped talking to me about my job. I have received several promotions and pay rises and I am now making more money than he is, I can buy my own clothes and a new car. Because of our combined incomes, my husband and I can do many things that we had always dreamed of doing. But we don't do these things, because he is very unhappy.

Section C
Passage One
Most summer school courses in Britain last for two to four weeks. During that time the students live either with a British family or at the school or in a hotel. They have about fifteen hours of lessons every Monday to Friday usually in the morning. Each school has a lot of different courses. Some are for beginners and others are for intermediate or advanced students. The lessons are fun, the classes are small and the teachers are all from English speaking countries.
But summer school students don't just speak English in the classroom. They're in Britain, so they speak (and read and hear) it outside, too. That's why they learn so quickly and why a summer school course is really a holiday. Only one third of each course is taught in the classroom. The rest takes place during a busy afternoon and evening timetable of visits, sports and games. These activities help everyone to make new friends, have fun and improve their English.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.What kind of courses do summer schools offer?
12.Why do summer schools arrange visits and other activities for the students?
13. Why do students in summer schools learn quickly?

Passage two
Susan Anthony was born in Massachusetts in 1820 and died in Rochester, N. Y., in 1906. In the 1850s, she saw many problems in her country and wanted to do something about them.
One of these problems was that women did not have the right to vote in the United States. Susan Anthony and many others thought women and men should have equal rights. In 1869 she helped start the National Women's Association. This group worked hard to get women the right to vote in the United States.
In 1869, the State of Wyoming gave women the right to vote. Some other states also allowed women to vote. But Susan Anthony and the National American Women's Association wanted all women to have the right to vote. They worked to add this to the Constitution of the United States. Finally, in 1920, fourteen years after Susan Anthony's death, an article was added to the Constitution. It gave all American women the right to vote.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.What did Susan Anthony think about her country?
15.Who among the American women had the right to vote before 1920?
16.When did all women finally get the right to vote in the United States?
17.What do we learn about Susan Anthony from the passage?

Passage three
A young man who refused to give his name dived into the river yesterday morning to save a twelve-year old boy. The boy ran away after he was rescued. He had been swimming in the river and had caught his foot between two concrete posts under the bridge. He shouted out for help. At the time a young man was riding across the bridge on his bicycle. He quickly got down and dived into the river. He then freed the boy's foot and helped him to the riverbank where a small crowd had collected. The boy thanked his rescuer sincerely, and then ran off down the road. He was last seen climbing over a gate before disappearing over the top of the hill. The young man who was about 20 years of age said, "I don't blame the boy for not giving his name. Why should he? If he wants to swim in the river, that's his business. And if I want to help him, that's mine. You can not have my name either." He then ran back to the bridge, got on his bicycle and rode away.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18.What happened to the 12-year-old boy?
19.What did the young man do when he saw the boy in danger?
20.What did the little boy do after he was rescued?

Test 2

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) He has to go to another meeting first.
B) He won't want to attend the meeting.
C) He might get lost in the crowd.
D) He doesn't like to go places.

2. A) He'd go wherever the woman prefers.
B) He'd like to go to a luxurious restaurant.
C) He'd prefer to stay at home.
D) He'd think it over and then decide where to go.

3. A) The woman believed the man's story.
B) The woman didn't believe the man's story.
C) She was surprised by the man's accident.
D) She was deeply moved by the story.

4. A) Charges on checking accounts.
B) A hotel regulation.
C) Banking hours.
D) Library fines.

5. A) Business administration.
B) Home economics.
C) History.
D) Microbiology.

6. A) $0.35.
B) $0.45.
C) $0.40.
D) $0.30.

7. A) Because he is the man's friend.
B) To make the woman angry.
C) To please the man's wife.
D) To please Harry.

8. A) He is hostile.
B) He is snobbish.
C) He is helpful.
D) He is indifferent.

9. A) She is riding a horse.
B) She is taking a ride in a bus.
C) She is learning to drive.
D) She is driving a car.

10. A) He didn't have any time.
B) He didn't have enough money.
C) He preferred records to books.
D) He disliked the professor's requirement.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Criticism Successful in Less appropriate for
Applied 1) Physicists, ___________and
2)___________
Later applied 3) Education, _________and
4) ____________
Use with 5)_______________

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. The Traditional Chinese method involves pressing certain points around the eyes with ____________.
7. What was the profession of Mr. Bates?
______________________________________________________________________
8. According to Mr. Bates, what should people do to protect their eyesight?
_____________________________________________________________________
9. According to the speaker, what should teachers and parents encourage their pupils to do?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. This passage is mainly about __________________________________________________.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Because it takes too long to process all the applications.
B) Because its resources are limited.
C) Because it is a library for special purposes.
D) Because there is a shortage of staff.

12. A) Discard his application form.
B) Forbid him to borrow any items.
C) Cancel his video card.
D) Ask him to apply again.

13. A) One month.
B) One week.
C) Two weeks.
D) Two months.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) To seek adventure there.
B) To be with her mother on Christmas.
C) To see the animals and plants there.
D) To join her father on Christmas.

15. A) She was seriously injured.
B) She survived the accident.
C) She lost consciousness.
D) She fell into a stream

16. A) To avoid hostile Indians.
B) To avoid the rain.
C) To avoid the strong sunlight.
D) To avoid wild animals

17. A) They gave Julia food to eat.
B) They drove Julia to a hospital.
C) They invited Julia to their hut.
D) They took Julia to a village by boat.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) The liberation movement of British women.
B) Rapid economic development in Britain.
C) Changing attitudes to family life.
D) Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.

19. A) Because millions of men died in the war.
B) Because women had proved their worth.
C) Because women were more skillful than men.
D) Because factories preferred to employ women.

20. A) The concept of 搕he familya social unit.
B) The attitudes to birth control.
C) The attitudes to religion.
D) The ideas of authority and tradition.
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1.C 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.B

Section A
1. chemists
2. biologists
3. psychology
4. sociology
5. human beings

Section B
6. the fingers
7. He was a British actor.
8. One can covers his open eyes with the palms of the hands and looking at distant objects by moving the eyes from side to side or look frequently at a calendar on the wall of the classroom to relax their eyes.
9. Teachers and parents should encourage pupils to relax their eyes frequently while reading and studying.
10. two methods to prevent nearsightedness, one Western and one Chinese

Section C
11.B 12.C 13.A 14.D 15.B 16.C 17.D 18.D 19.A 20.A

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: Jeff has lots of good ideas. Do you think he'll be willing to come to this meeting?
W: Oh, I think he'll be glad to come. What'll be difficult is getting him to speak before a large crowd.
Q: What does the woman imply about Jeff?

2. W: Where would you like to go for dinner?
M: Oh, I'd rather leave that up to you. Remember, you promised to surprise me.
Q: What does the man mean?

3. M: A car dashed toward me and I jumped aside just in time. It was really a narrow escape.
W: Well, it was very dangerous indeed. But as I was told the car stopped three meters before you, and it didn't get onto the pavement at all.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

4. M:This notice says that checkout time is noon. What does that mean?
W: You have to vacate your room by twelve or pay extra.
Q: What are these people discussing?

5. M:I heard Tim's going to college. What's he studying?
W: He's taking courses in statistics, economics, and accounting.
Q: What career does Tim probably plan to follow?

6. M: I'd like to buy these four Thanksgiving cards. Are they ten cents each?
W: Three of them are, but that smaller one is only five cents.
Q: How much were the cards all together?

7. W:I really can't stand the way Harry dominates the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the party, I just won't come.
M: I'm sorry you feel that way, but my wife insists that he come.
Q: Why is Harry being invited to the party?

8. W: I must see your manager. Show me to his office.
M: He is out. Why don't you tell me about your complaint? I'll try to help.
Q: What is the man's attitude?

9. W: I wonder what has happened to Amy. She should have given me a ring.
M: Don't worry about her. I think she is a skillful driver and she knows the road very well. Nothing will happen to her.
Q: What do you think Amy is doing?

10. W: Tom, why didn't you buy the book Professor Smith told you to buy?
M: I'm sorry I couldn't afford the book, so I bought a record instead.
Q: Why didn't Tom buy the book as required?

Section A
A further criticism of the scientific method involves the subject matter to which it is applied. Physicists, chemists and biologists largely developed the method; it was later adopted by people working in such areas as education, psychology and sociology, where the subjects of research were often people later adopted. Although largely successful while used to study the properties of inanimate objects or plants, the traditional approach to doing science is arguably less appropriate for use with human beings. This is due fundamentally to the fact that human beings are different; each is unique and therefore, by definition, unpredictable.

Section B
Today school children in many countries have high rates of failing eyesight. Two methods have been proposed to prevent nearsightedness, one Western and one Chinese. The Western method was developed by Mr. Bates, a British actor, in the early part of this century. He trained people to relax their eyes frequently during a period of intense reading. His methods included covering open eyes with the palms of the hands and looking at distant objects by moving the eyes from side to side instead of staring at them. Bates also encouraged school children to look frequently at a calendar on the wall of the classroom to relax their eyes. A famous British writer even wrote a book on the beneficial effects of the Bates method for his vision.
The Traditional Chinese method involves pressing certain points around the eyes with the fingers. This also relaxes excessive tension in eye muscles. It is best done by doctors trained in traditional Chinese medicine, but it can also be done by students themselves.
Teachers and parents should encourage pupils to relax their eyes frequently while reading and studying.

Section C
Passage One
This library is an English language teaching and learning library. Unfortunately our resources are limited and so not everybody can join. Teachers of English, university students, and professionals who are in the medical, engineering, and management fields can all join the library. Those from other professions are wel­come to apply, but your application will not necessarily be approved.
You must fill in a library application form and put it in the box on the librarian's desk. Because of the high number of applications we receive each week, you must wait one week. Please bring your student or work card to pick up your library card. Library application forms which are not picked up within 2 months will be discarded and you will have to reapply.
You may borrow one video at a time. The video must be returned in one week. If you cannot return it on time, please call, otherwise your video library card will be canceled. You may borrow 3 items at one time, i. e. 3 books or 3 cassettes. Items must be returned within one month. You can telephone the library to renew items for another month.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why can't the library issue library cards to everyone who applies?
12. What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the video when it is due?
13. For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it?

Passage Two
On Christmas Eve 1971, Julia Smith was taking a flight in Peru with her mother to join her father, a Professor, who was an expert on the jungle and plants and animals living there. Unfortunately, the plane crashed in a storm. The passengers all died except Julia who only had a few cuts. She was determined to sur­vive. She had no map, only a bag of sweets and her torn clothes. She found a Stream and followed it, trying to keep in the shade as much as possible, because she had no hat. For ten days, she walked along the river, eating fruits from the trees. At night she slept near the riverbank, on the ground which was wet from the rain. She often felt weak, but she refused to give up. On the 10th day, she arrived at a small hut. The three Indian hunters who visited the hut every two weeks rescued her and took her by boat to a small village from where she was sent to a hospital. She was safe at last.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why was Julia taking a flight in Peru?
15. What happened to Julia after the plane crash?
16. Why did Julia try to stay in the shade when she walked along the river?
17. What did the three Indian hunters do?

Passage Three
There are many reasons why family life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years. The libera­tion of women in the early part of the twentieth century and the social and economic effects of World War I had a great impact on traditional family life. Women became essential to industry and the professions. During the war they had worked in factories and proved their worth. Now, with the loss of millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation.
More recently, great advances in scientific knowledge, and particularly in medicine, have had enormous social consequences. Children are better cared for and are far healthier. Infant death rate is low. Above all, parents can now plan the size of their family if they wish through more effective means of birth control.
Different attitudes to religion, authority and tradition generally have also greatly contributed to changes in family life. But these developments have affected all aspects of society. It is particularly interesting to note that the concept of "the family" as a social unit has survived all these changes.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. What is this passage mainly about?
19. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War I?
20. What remained unchanged in spite of all the changes to family life?
Test 3

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The man attended the concert but didn't like it.
B) The man was sorry to miss the football game.
C) The man is more interested in football than in classical music.
D) The man was sorry that he didn't attend the concert.

2. A) She's going away for a holiday.
B) She did well on the test.
C) She worked hard and earned a lot of money.
D) She didn't have to work hard for the exam.

3. A) He thinks that there won't be enough seats for everybody.
B) He thinks that the speaker won't show up.
C) He thinks the seminar won't be open to the public.
D) He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.

4. A) On Thursday night.
B) On Monday night.
C) On Friday morning.
D) On Thursday morning.

5. A) Swimming.
B) Playing tennis.
C) Boating.
D) Playing table tennis.

6. A) Their parents cut back loan.
B) The woman doesn't want Frank to take another English course.
C) They can't pay the rent this month.
D) The woman's boss refused to give her a raise.

7. A) To change the tennis shoes in the sportswear department.
B) To help his friend find the right department.
C) To find his lost shoes on the tennis court.
D) Buy himself a pair of tennis shoes.

8. A) The flight has been canceled.
B) The plane is late.
C) The plane is on time.
D) The tickets for this flight have been sold out.

9. A) Enjoyable.
B) Inspiring.
C) Moving.
D) Dull.

10. A) To ask for a wake-up call.
C) To go to bed early.
B) To catch a later flight.
D) To cancel his trip.

Section A
Monologue
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

One situation Another situation
Policeman's life Some days are relatively 1)____ Other days are so 3) ______
and the job is 2)______. _______________________.
One word that can describe
police work is 4)_______.
Sometimes it is 5)_______.

Section B
Monologue : (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. The passage is mainly about__________________________________________________.
7. There were two widely divergent influences on ___________________________________.
8. Descriptive statistics is a tool for _______________________________________________.
9. Inferential statistics is a formalized body of methods for ______________________________.
10.The purpose of inferential statistics is to __________________________________________.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) A kind of German sausage.
B) A resident of Frankfurt.
C) A kind of German bread.
D) The name of a German town.

12. A) He raised dogs.
B) He was a cook.
C) He was a cartoonist.
D) He sold fast food.

13. A) Because it was too hot to eat right away.
B) Because the Americans found they were from Germany.
C) Because people had to get used to their taste.
D) Because people thought they contained dog meat.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Because they were driven by steam power.
B) Because they did the work that animals used to do.
C) Because they pulled cars full of coal.
D) Because they were made of iron.

15. A) He wanted the railroad to be successful.
B) He wanted to have a more powerful steam engine.
C) He wanted to own the land near the railroad.
D) He wanted to build his own railroads.

16. A) Because the train could not run as fast as the horse.
B) Because the engine failed to build up steam.
C) Because the engine broke down and the train stopped.
D) Because the engine broke into several parts.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Because the bottle was empty and useless.
B) Because he wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.
C) Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.
D) Because he wanted to amuse the local tribes people.

18. A) A message from the outside world.
B) A symbol of misfortune.
C) A warning from the gods.
D) A gift from the gods.

19. A) The local Africans are peace-loving people.
B) Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.
C) A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.
D) Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.

20. A) They thought that the gods were all crazy.
B) They were isolated from the outside world.
C) They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.
D) They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.
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1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.B 9.D 10.A

Section A
1. slow
2. boring
3. busy that there is no time to eat
4. variety
5. dangerous

Section B
6. statistical methods including inferential statistics and descriptive statistics
7. the early development of statistical methods
8. describing or reducing to comprehensible from the properties of an otherwise unwieldy mass of data
9. solving another class of problems that present great difficulties for the unaided human mind
10. predict or estimate characteristics of a population from a knowledge of the characteristics of only a sample of the population

Section C
11.A 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.A 16.C 17.A 18.D 19.C 20.B

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: It is a pity you missed the concert yesterday evening. It was wonderful.
M: I didn't want to miss the football game. Well, I'm not a classical music fan anyway.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

2. M: Congratulations. You certainly did quite well and I must say you deserve that grade.
W: Well, I really studied hard for that exam. I've been preparing for it for more than a month. Now, I can relax for a while.
Q: Why is the woman so happy?

3. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you going to attend the seminar on that day?
M: Yes. But I haven't been able to get the ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine that the tickets may have already been sold out.
Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?

4. W: Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Addison.
M: Mr. Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night. If you like, you may come again on Friday morning.
Q: When will Mr. Addison return?

5. W: I haven't had much exercise lately. My only recreation has been watching TV or going to the movies. What do you do for recreation?
M: In summer I like playing tennis instead of swimming and boating, and my favorite sport in the winter is skating.
Q: What is the man's favorite sport in summer?

6. W: Frank, we've got a problem. We don't have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I'd better ask Mom and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.
M: Well, I don't know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester.
Q: What's the problem they are talking about?

7. M: Could you please tell me where I can find tennis shoes?
W: Yes. You can get them in the sportswear department on the right side of the store.
Q: What does the man want to do?
8. M: I'm sorry, Madam. The plane is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thanks. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes.
Q: What can be concluded about the plane?

9. M: I have never seen such an interesting show. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
W: I must admit that I felt sleepy during the two hours.
Q: How did the woman feel about the show?

10. M: I hope I won't oversleep. I have simply got to catch the first flight to New York.
W: If I were you, I'd request the wakeup call from the Hotel reception.
Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?

Section A
In police work, you can never predict the next crime or problem. No working day is identical to any other; there is no "typical" day for a police officer. Some days are relatively slow, and the job is boring; other days are so busy that there is no time to eat. I think I can describe police work in one word: variety. Sometimes it's dangerous. One day, for example, I was working undercover; that is, I was on the job, but I was wearing normal clothes, not my police uniform. I was trying to catch some robbers who were stealing money from people as they walked down the street. Suddenly, seven bad men jumped out at me; one of them had a knife, and we got into a fight. Another policeman arrived, and together, we arrested three of the men; but the other four ran away.

Section B
There were two widely divergent influences on the early development of statistical methods. Statistics had a mother who was dedicated to keeping records of governmental units (State and statistics come from the same Latin root, status ) and a gentlemanly gambling father who relied on mathematics to increase his skill at playing the odds in games of chance. The influence of the mother on the offspring, statistics, is represented by counting, measuring, describing, tabulating, ordering, and the taking of censuses - all of which led to modern descriptive statistics. From the influence of father came modern inferential statistics, which is based squarely on theories of probability.
Descriptive statistics involves tabulating, depicting, and describing collections of data. These data may be either quantitative, such as measures of height, intelligence, or grade level - variables that are characterized by an underlying continuum - or the data may represent qualitative variables, such as sex, college major, or personality type. Large masses of data must generally undergo a process of summarization or reduction before they are comprehensible. Descriptive statistics is a tool for describing or reducing to comprehensible form the properties of an otherwise unwieldy mass of data.
Inferential statistics is a formalized body of methods for solving another class of problems that present great difficulties for the unaided human mind. This general class of problems characteristically involves attempts to make predictions using a sample of observations. For example, a school superintendent wishes to determine the proportion of children in a large school system who come to school without breakfast, have been vaccinated for flu, or whatever. Having a little knowledge of statistics, the superintendent would know that it is unnecessary and inefficient to question each child; the proportion for the entire district could be estimated fairly accurately from a sample of as few as 100 children. Thus, the purpose of inferential statistics is to predict or estimate characteristics of a population from a knowledge of the characteristics of only a sample of the population.

Section C
Passage One
Most people know what a hot dog is. It is a sausage in a roll. But do you know why it's called a hotdog? Well, the long red sausage that goes into a hot dog is called a Frankfurter. It got its name from the German town - Frankfurt. The sausages were very popular. But hot Frankfurters were difficult to sell in crowds. One man, Henry Stevens, had the job of feeding the crowds in baseball games. He had an idea. Why not put Frankfurters in long hot bread rolls? This made them easy to sell. The red host had a hot and attractive taste and became very popular. But in 1903, an American cartoonist drew a long German Sausage dog in place of the frankfurter. So a frankfurter in a roll soon becomes known as a "Hot Dog". It was a joke. But some people really thought the sausages contain dog meat. For a while, sales of hot dogs fell, but not for long.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is a frankfurter?
12. What is Henry Stevens' job?
13. Why did the sales of hotdogs decrease for some time?
Passage Two
In the early days of the railroads, horses pulled the trains. The trains had no engines and no power of their own. Richard Trevithik of England invented a steam-powered engine in 1840. Soon people were building railroads and steam engines all over the world. Because the steam engine did the work that animals used to do, people called them "Iron Horses".
Peter Cooper was a rich American businessman. He owned a lot of land near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He wanted the railroad to be successful. He built his own steam engine to drive along the railroad. Most people traveled in coaches drawn by horses. A coach line challenged Peter Cooper to a race.
The day of the race came. At first, the horse was winning the race. Peter Cooper's engine needed time to build up steam. He worked hard to make the train go faster. Soon, he was catching up with the horse. He was going to win the race! Suddenly, one of the parts of the engine broke. The train stopped. The horse rushed ahead. Peter Cooper lost the race.
Of course, that is not the end of the story. By 1870, railroads extended all across the United States. The "Iron Horse" had become an important part of American life.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why did people call steam engines Iron Horses?
15. Why did Peter Cooper build his own steam engine?
16. Why did Peter Cooper lose the race?

Passage Three
A recent film "The Gods Must Be Crazy" described the social change that can result in a society from the introduction of a single item from the outside world. While a pilot was flying in a light plane over a remote desert in South Africa, he finished the soda he was drinking and threw the bottle out of the window. It fell to the ground in an area where an African tribe lived. The people there had almost no possession or sense of private property. No one in this small, remote society had seen a soda bottle before. And, because it came from the sky, they believed that it must be a unique gift from the gods. When the bottle was first found, it was something new and people of all ages enjoyed admiring it, loafing with it and thinking about its dose. It was not very long, however, before arguments and conflicts arose among group members about who would possess the bottle and for what purpose. The harmony of this peaceful society was disturbed by the introduction of a new item of technology. And, as it was told in the film, ties of affection were broken, and people's trust in each other disappeared.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. Why did the pilot throw a soda bottle out of his plane window?
18.What did the local people think the soda bottle was?
19. What is the main idea of the story?
20. What do we know about the local people in the story?
Test 4

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Forest sold his home to pay his debts.
B) Forest was really crazy.
C) Forest was stupid.
D) Forest wanted to buy a bigger house.

2. A) Buying computers.
C) Formatting some diskettes.
B) Repairing a computer.
D) Doing some work on the computer.

3. A) Looking for a timetable.
B) Buying some furniture.
C) Reserving a table.
D) Window shopping.

4. A) The woman does not want to go to the movies.
B) The man is too tired to go to the movies.
C) The woman wants to go to the movies.
D) The man wants to go out for dinner.

5. A). The woman doesn't need summer clothes.
B) They should have started looking for summer clothes earlier.
C). Weekend is not a good time for shopping.
D) It's not time yet to look for summer clothes.

6. A) Dr. Sampson.
B) The man.
C) Dr. Jones.
D) Both Dr. Jones and Dr Sampson.

7. A) She doesn't like talking to the man.
B) She is not the right person to talk to.
C) She does not have time at the moment but she can talk tomorrow.
D) She can talk if he can finish fast.

8. A) The husband seldom noticed his wife's hair style before.
B) The wife was angry.
C) The husband told a lie.
D) The wife just came back from the hair-dresser's.

9. A) Tom.
B) Smith.
C) Johnson.
D) None of the three men.

10. A) Jack is visiting his mother.
B) Jack will be unable to come.
C) Jack can't hear them.
D) Jack's mother is coming for dinner.

Section A
Monologue: (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Gulf War, oil was blew up, Many people Scientist
No Way. Rain would wash the Feared an 3) ____________ black 1)_____ from the 2)_______. ______________________.
Air sampling balloons have detected high 4) _________
__________ Similar to those collected in Kuwait.
One possibility is to 5) ____ _______________.

Section B
Monologue : (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. The passage is mainly about _____________________________________________.
7. The Democratic candidate, General George B. McClellan, __________________________.
8. It seems exceedingly ____________________________________________.
9. Nast drew cartoons showing McClellan as a man who would ______________________.
10. The cartoons were effective, and helped __________________________________.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Because he was a cook at a country-music club.
B) Because he performed for guests while he worked as a cook.
C) Because he often sang while cooking.
D) Because he liked singing better than cooking.

12. A) His brother.
B) His manager.
C) His father.
D) A businesswoman.

13. A) At a club.
B) On a farm.
C) At a construction site.
D) In a record company.

14. A) His ability to live independently.
B) His sense of responsibility in whatever he did.
C) His courage in the face of rejections.
D) His hard work in his early days.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A) Through food.
B) Through air.
C) Through insects.
D) Through body fluids.

16. A) They ran a high fever.
B) They died from excessive bleeding.
C) Their nervous system was damaged.
D) They suffered from heart attack.

17. A) To see what happened to the survivors of the outbreak.
B) To study animals that can also get infected with the disease.
C) To find out where the virus originates.
D) To look for the plants that could cure the disease.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) In day-care centers where little children were taken care of.
B) In areas in Chicago where poor people lived.
C) In places where hot lunch was provided for factory workers.
D) In schools where free classes were organized for young people.

19. A) For young people and adults.
B) For immigrants.
C) For factory workers.
D) For poor city children.

20. A) Jane Adams' contributions to society.
B) Jane Adams' struggles for women' liberation.
C) Jane Adams' life story.
D) Jane Adams' responsibility for the poor.
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1.A 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.A 10.B

Section A
1. powder
2. atmosphere
3. environmental disaster
4. concentrations of particle
5. burn the oil

Section B
6. how Nast played an important role in President Lincoln's reelection
7. promised peace at any price
8. probable that this administration will not be reelected
9. compromise with the South
10. President Lincoln win reelection

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.D 16.B 17.C 18.B 19.D 20.A

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: I am surprised that Forest sold his home. He was crazy about it.
M: He had no choice. He had to do it to pay his debts.
Q: What does the man mean?

2. W: Do you know the format to pull up the files? I need to go back to my first project.
M: Let me try. My computer is programmed a little bit differently.
Q: What are these people doing?

3. M: Have you a table for four?
W: Certainly, Sir. A corner table or would you rather be near the window?
Q: What is the man doing?

4. M: Mary, would you like to go to the movies with me after dinner?
W: Well, I'll go if you really want me to, but I'm rather tired.
Q: What can be concluded from this conversation?

5. W: I'm going to look for some summer clothes this weekend. Will you go shopping with me?
M: Don't you think it's a little too early for that?
Q: What does the man mean?

6. M: Why didn't you take the criticism course this semester?
W: I would have taken it if Dr. Jones were teaching it. But since it is Dr. Sampson I decided to skip it.
Q: Who is the woman's favorite teacher?

7. M: Can I talk to you for a few minutes, Professor Smith?
W: I am in a rush right now. Is it OK if we talk tomorrow?
Q: What does the woman mean?

8. M: I like the way you do your hair. It looks so beautiful.
W: Thanks. I'm surprised you noticed my hair.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

9. W: Johnson is a very well-known writer, and Smith is less famous.
M: Do you really think so? To my mind, I think Tom is the last one I'd regard as famous.
Q: Whom does the man consider the last famous?

10. M: Do you think we should invite Jack for dinner?
W: His mother's away for a trip.
Q: What does the woman mean?

Section A
When Iraqi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells at the end of the Gulf War, scientists feared an environmental disaster. Would black powder and the smoke from the fires circle the globe and block out the sun? Many said, "No way. Rain would wash the black powder from the atmosphere." But in America, air sampling-balloons have detected high concentrations of particles, similar to those collected in Kuwait. Now that the fires are out, scientists are turning their attention to yet another threat --the oil that didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwait Desert. They trap insects and birds and poison a variety of other desert animals and plants. The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.
Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gas is choking nearby resi­dents. Officials are trying to organize a quick clean-up but they are not sure how to do it. One possibility is to burn the oil. Get those black powder detectors ready!

Section B
Thomas Nast played an important role in President Lincoln's reelection. In 1864 the war was not going well for the North. Many people blamed Lincoln. They were tired of the war. The Democratic candidate, General George B. McClellan, promised peace at any price. Lincoln didn't think he had a chance to be reelected. In August he wrote, "It seems exceedingly probable that this administration will not be reelected." But he had not counted on the support of Thomas Nast. Nast drew cartoons showing McClellan as a man who would compromise with the South. The cartoons were effective, and helped President Lincoln win reelection.

Section C
Passage One
I grew up in a small town. My father raised chickens and ran a construction company. I was barely 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the stable. He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility. Then, when I was 22, I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called "The Natchbill Palace". I washed dishes and cooked from 4 :00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. and then went on stage and sang until 2 :00 in the morning. It wasn't long before I became known as a singing cook. I had been rejected so many times by recording companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night, a woman executive from a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. When the show was over, we sat down and talked and after she left, I said to myself it was one more rejection. A few weeks later, my manager received a phone call-Warner Brothers wanted to sign me to a record deal. Soon after, I released my first record in June 1986. It sold over 2 million copies. My best efforts had gone into every job I ever held. It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man. Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride. I still feel that way today, even though I have become a well-known singer.

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why was the speaker once known as the singing cook?
12. Who first recognized his talents and offered him a big deal?
13. Where did the speaker work just before he became a professional singer?
14. What made the speaker proud of himself?

Passage Two
A deadly infectious outbreak swept through a small city in Zaire, Africa last spring, killing more than one hundred people. The killer was a rare virus that caused most victims to bleed to death. As scientists rushed to control the outbreak, people in the U.S. wondered, "Could it attack here?" "We are foolish if we think it couldn't come to our country." say doctors. The virus can be highly infectious. If you come in contact with a victim's blood or other body fluids, you can get sick, too. All it takes is one infected person to start such a disease. That's what scientists believe happened in Zaire. The healthcare workers who treated the first victims there soon fell ill too. The problem was they had no protective equipment to prevent themselves from being infected. International rescue workers brought equipment to Zaire soon after the outbreak occurred. Now the disease appears to be under control. One big mystery is no one knows where the virus comes from or where it will strike next. Some scientists say that the virus lies inactive in the cells of some kind of plant, insect or other animals. Then it somehow finds a way to infect humans. Scientists are now headed into the jungles of Africa to find out where the virus lives. Once they find the virus, they also hope to find ways to come at it.
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. How does the disease mentioned in the passage spread?
16. What happened to most of the victims' striker with this disease?
17. Why are the scientists going to the African jungles?

Passage Three
Jane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultured family. She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago. In 1889, she established a settlement house where she invited many projects such as hot-lunch service for factory workers, day care centers for little children, free classes for young people and adults a gymnasium and an art gallery. Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun. Jane Adams was also active in fighting against the use of child labors and against war. She worked for women's right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks. She initiated country vacation programs for poor city children. Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world. She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor. Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighborhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful. In 1931, Jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she had done for society.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. Where did Jane Adams spend her life after she left her home?
19. For whom did Jane Adams start the country vacation programs?
20. What's the passage mainly about?

Test 5

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The speed limit was not clearly marked.
B) The limit was clearly marked as 40 M.P.H.
C) The speed limit is 30 miles per hour.
D) 50 miles per hour is the speed limit.

2. A) Something was missing.
B) Something was wrong with the car.
C) The car was in the basement.
D) He forgot everything.

3. A) He did not mean to insult the woman.
B) What he said to Susan was true.
C) The woman does not have an accent.
D) Susan did not report the conversation accurately.

4. A) The movie will not be shown.
B) All the tickets for the movie were sold.
C) They're going to the movie.
D) They want to buy the tickets for the movie.

5. A) At two o'clock.
B) At four o'clock.
C) At six o'clock.
D) At eight o'clock.

6. A) Apologize to Mary.
B) Confront Mary directly.
C) Excuse Mary's behavior.
D) Write Mary a letter.

7. A) To run into each other.
B) To get bargains.
C) To join the crowds.
D) To avoid the crowds.

8. A) The 8th floor.
B) The 9th floor.
C) The 7th floor.
D) The 10th floor.

9. A) The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.
B) The woman is asking for a promotion.
C) The woman is applying for a job.
D) The woman is being given an examination.

10. A) He had an argument with his girl friend.
B) He was accidentally hit by his girl friend.
C) He was blinded.
D) He was hurt in playing football.

Section A
Monologue: (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Open University In 1970 By 1980 By now
More than 1)_____ people applied, but only 2)______ people could be accepted for the first courses.
There were about 3)________ undergraduates.
About 4)______ students of all ages get degrees every year.
Part-time teachers who meet their students 5) ______________ discuss their work with them.

Section B
Monologue : (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. In the sixteenth century the glass lathe was introduced, making it possible to ___________________________________________________________________________.
7. Once the new lens became available, it suddenly became possible to ________________________________________________________.
8. The Galilean type of telescope began with the idea that ________________________________________________________________________.
9. In fact, the telescope's ____________________________ made it an unlikely spying device.
10. The passage is mainly about _____________________________________________________.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) To protect persons and property.
B) To collect taxes.
C) To teach and train citizens.
D) To save natural resources for future use.

12. A) By selling services that make life comfortable.
B) By selling land containing oil.
C) By selling public lands.
D) By selling coal and other natural products.

13. A) Environmental pollution and protection.
B) Taxes and services for the public.
C) Police efforts to protect people.
D) People's attitude toward taxes.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) The number of students they take in is limited.
B) They receive little or no support from public taxes.
C) They are only open to children from rich families.
D) They have to pay more taxes.

15. A) Private schools admit more students.
B) Private schools charge less than religious schools.
C) Private schools run a variety of programs.
D) Private schools allow students to enjoy more freedom.

16. A) The churches.
B) The program designers.
C) The local authorities.
D) The state government.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.
B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.
C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.
D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.

18. A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.
B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.
C) Because they have nobody to play with.
D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.

19. A) Two types of only children.
B) Parents' responsibilities.
C) The necessity of family planning.
D) The relationship between parents and children.

20. A) They have no sisters or brothers.
B) They are overprotected by their parents.
C) Their parents expect too much of them.
D) Their parents often punish them for minor faults.
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1.C 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.D

Section A
1. 40,000
2. 25,000
3. 60,000
4. 6,000
5. once a month to

Section B
6. grind several lenses at once and also to produce - as objects of curiosity - powerful, thick concave lenses
7. see a rather interesting effect by combining two lenses
8. as soon as you hold a powerful concave lens to the eye and a simple weak convex lens at arm's length, the clock in the church tower jumps out at you
9. narrow field of vision
10. the application of the concave lenses in many aspects

Section C
11.A 12.C 13.B 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.B 19.A 20.C

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: Why are you giving me a ticket for speeding, officer. I was only going 40.
M: Can't you read? That was 10M.P.H.over the limit.
Q: What is the speed in this area?

2. M: I haven't the remotest idea where it is! Have you looked upstairs?
W: Yes, and downstairs and in the basement. I've even looked in the car.
Q: What happened?

3. W: Susan told me what you said about my accent.
M: I don't know what she told you, but I really didn't mean it as a put down.
Q: What does the man mean?

4. W: The movie next Tuesday has been canceled due to lack of interest.
M: What do you mean?
W: Well, by last night only a few tickets had been sold.
Q: What can we conclude about the movie?

5. M: Mrs. Johnson, you must take these capsules every four hours without fail.
W: It's two o'clock now and I just took my first one. I'll follow your instructions carefully so that I can get well soon.
Q: When should the woman take her next pill?

6. W: I would really like to know why Marry is always so hostile towards me.
M: Did you ever think of just coming right out and asking her?
Q: What does the man suggest that the woman do?

7. M: Well, this is a pleasant surprise. It seems to me we ran into each other here last week.
W: You and I must have the same idea. The only way to beat the crowds when you do grocery shopping on Saturday is to be here when they open at nine o'clock sharp.
Q: Why did both of them do grocery shopping at nine o'clock sharp?

8. W: Does the elevator stop on every floor?
M: Well, it stops only on the odd ones. If you want an even one, go to the odd one above it and then walk down.
Q: If the woman wants to go to the 8th floor, on which floor should she get off?

9. M: Now I'm going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post?
W: Well, first of all, I know that your firm has a very good reputation. I heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person.
Q: What do we know from this conversation?

10. W: How did you get that black eye? Did your girl friend punch you?
M: No, I got this in a football game, the ball took a bad bounce.
Q: What happened to the man?

Section A
In 1963 the leader of the Labor Party made a speech explaining plans for the Open University. The Open University is an educational system, which would make use of television, radio and correspondence courses. Many people laughed at the idea, but it became part of the Labor Party's program to give educational opportunity to those people who had not had a chance to receive further education. The Open University has been a great success in one respect. About 6,000 students of all ages get degrees every year. It is disappointing, however, that the great majority of students are from middle-class, educated backgrounds. But there also have been a number of men and women in prison, who have taken courses successfully and obtained degrees.
Students of the Open University receive their lessons and lectures in their homes, by means of special TV and radio programs. More than 40,000 people applied, but only 25,000 people could be accepted for the first courses in 1970. By 1980 there were about 60,000 undergraduates. Part-time teachers who meet their students once a month to discuss their work with them.
Science students are given mini-laboratories, which can be set up in their own homes.

Section B
In the sixteenth century the glass lathe was introduced, making it possible to grind several lenses at once and also to produce - as objects of curiosity - powerful, thick concave lenses.
Thin concave lenses had been used for more than a century, but thick concave lenses were sold to people caught up with painting or visual illusions of perspective, who used them as“perspective glasses”. Once the new lens became available, it suddenly became possible to see a rather interesting effect by combining two lenses. We now know that there are many different things that can be done with a pair of lenses. Both the Keplerian telescope and the microscope use combinations of perfectly focused convex lenses. The Galilean type of telescope began with the idea that as soon as you hold a powerful concave lens to the eye and a simple weak convex lens at arm's length, the clock in the church tower jumps out at you. Many artisans from around the world enjoyed that illusion in the early 1600's, but it was two lens grinders from Middelburg in the Low Countries who first decided to market the telescope as a military invention, a device for spying on enemy armies. In fact, the telescope's narrow field of vision made it an unlikely spying device - but the two lens grinders thought they could sell it anyway. When the telescope was used militarily centuries later, it was used, not for spying, but for signaling.

Section C
Passage One
We use all sorts of services without thinking about how we get them. But such services cost money. We pay for them through taxes. What would happen if everyone in the city stop paying taxes? The water supply would stop, the street might not get cleaned, and there would be not police force to protect people and property. The chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property. More than three fourths of the money spent by our government is used for this purpose. The next largest amount of public money goes to teach and train our citizens. Billions of dollars each year are spent on schools and libraries. Public money is used to pay the teachers and other public officials. Years ago the government make money from the sale of public lands. But most of the best public lands have now been sold. The money raised was used to help pay the cost of government. There are still some public lands that contain oil, coal, gas, and other natural products. They could be sold, but we want to save them for future years. So we all must pay our share for the services that make our lives comfortable.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is the chief duty of every government?
12. How did the government raise money in the past?
13. What is the passage mainly about?

Passage Two
Religious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States. As a result, they are more expensive to attend. Churches usually run the religious schools in America. Therefore they tend to be less expensive than private schools. When there is free education available to all children in the United States, why do people spend money on private schools? Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so. Some parents send their children to private schools because the classes there are usually smaller. In their opinion the public schools in their area are not of high enough quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States range widely in size and quality, and they offer all kinds of programs to meet the needs of certain students.
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why is it usually expensive to attend religious and private schools?
15. What is one of the reasons for people to send their children to private schools?
16. Who usually runs religious schools in the United States?

Passage Three
The key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older, usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and self-centered.
On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. Who are likely to treat their only children as "special jewels"?
18. Why do some only children become "little adults"?
19. What does the passage mainly discuss?
20. Why do some only children feel unhappy?
Test 6

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

Section A
1. A) Librarian and student.
B) Operator and caller.
C) Boss and secretary.
D) Customer and repairman.

2. A) Having an interview.
B) Filling Out a form.
C) Talking with his friend.
D) Asking for information.

3. A) She got home before 9 o'clock.
B) She had a bad cold.
C) She had a car accident.
D) She was delayed.

4. A) Relatives.
B) Roommates.
C) Colleagues.
D) Neighbors.

5. A) A railway porter.
B) A taxi driver.
C) A bus conductor.
D) A postal clerk.

6. A) He doesn't care much about it.
B) He enjoys it very much.
C) He doesn't mind even though it's tedious.
D) He hates working overtime.

7. A) Cold and windy.
B) Snow will be replaced by strong winds.
C) It will get better.
D) Rainy and cold.

8. A) He has to read a history book.
B) He is too busy to go with her.
C) He has already visited the museum.
D) He must hand in a report about the museum.

9. A) The woman is driving too fast.
B) The woman is driving at a slow speed.
C) The woman has broken a traffic rule.
D) The woman has parked her car in a wrong place.

10. A) Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.
B) Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.
C) Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.
D) Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.

Section A
Monologue: (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Marriage in the West Bride Bridegroom Guests She is happy, gay and The groom is supposed
1)___________. 2)____________________
_____________________.
At a formal wedding, the bride is usually dressed 3)__________.
The groom wears the usual 4)___________________.
During the ceremony the guests maintain 5)________________.


Section B
Monologue : (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without ____________ _____________________________________________.
7. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. How much paper do one person use a year in some countries now?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of ________________________________.
10. What was parchment made from?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .at the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once, after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) , B) , C) andD), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard
11. A) It depends.
B) Certainly.
C) Certainly not.
D) None of the above.

12. A) The world would be more beautiful.
B) The earth would become less visible from the moon.
C) The view of sunrise and sunset would become more enjoyable.
D) Sunrise and sunset would lose their beauty.

13. A) Formation of rain drops in the air.
B) vaporization of water in the air.
C) Development of air pollution.
D) Increase of rain drops.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A. To work it out with a calculator.
B. To ask a travel agent.
C. To make out a daily budget.
D. To decide a figure and write it down.

15. A. Make good use of it.
B. Forget it when you find yourself without any money.
C. Don't spend more one day than the other.
D. Save some money before the trip is over.

16. A. Don't carry too much money.
B. If your money is stolen you can get it back.
C. You had better carry your money in traveler's checks.
D. Write down the numbers of your paper money and keep the list in a safe place.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Characteristics of sand.
B) Techniques of skiing.
C) A snake's special way of moving.
D) Ways for animals to live in the desert.

18. A) To climb hills.
B) To rest as it moves.
C) To fool its enemies.
D) To crawl forward.

19. A) Parallel lines.
B) Circular lines.
C) Vertical lines.
D) Wavy lines.

20. A) Cooler body temperature.
B) Wider range of vision.
C) Decreased energy consumption.
D) Greater ability to conceal itself.
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Warming up exercises
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.B

Section A
1. laughing
2. to behave as if he had just been awarded the greatest prize in the world
3. all in white
4. formal black
5. complete silence

Section B
6. some cheap and practical material to write on
7. After the year 1400.
8. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year.
9. a water plant
10. It was made from the skin of certain young animals.

Section C
11.A 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.A 16.C 17.C 18.D 19.A 20.A

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: How long will it take you to fix my watch?
M: I'll call you when it's ready, but it shouldn't take longer than a week.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

2. M: Let me see. I have printed my family name, first name, date of birth, and address. Anything else?
W: No. That's all. We'll fill in the rest of it if you just sign your name at the bottom.
Q: What has the man been doing?

3. W: If it hadn't been snowing so hard, I might have been home by 9 o'clock.
M: It's too bad you didn't make it. Jane was here and she wanted to see you.
Q: What happened to the woman?

4. M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it?
W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time.
Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?

5. W: Excuse me, sir. I'm going to send this parcel to London. What's the postage for it?
M: Let me see. It's one pound and fifty.
Q: Who is the woman most probably speaking to?

6. W: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.
M: That's true. But it's no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don't mind extra hours at all.
Q: How does the man feel about his job?

7. W: It's been very cold in the past two days.
M: We haven't seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecasted for next week accompanied by strong winds.
Q: What will the weather be like?

8. W: Are you coming with me to the history museum, Josh?
M: I already have my hands full with this book report.
Q: What does the man mean?

9. M: This is a one-way street. Didn't you see the sign?
W: Sorry. I didn't.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

10. M: Would you get me through to Doctor Lemon Please?
W: I'm sorry. He is with a patient.
Q: What does the woman mean?

Section A
Marriage is also considered an occasion of great rejoicing in the West as in China. But in the West the bride is supposed to be the happiest person of all. Only as she walks down the aisle or down the room to meet her bridegroom in the marriage ceremony must she preserve her dignity. At all other times she is happy, gay and laughing. The groom is supposed to behave as if he had just been awarded the greatest prize in the world.
One wears one's best clothes to a wedding, and usually all the family and near friends have new clothes for the occasion. At a formal wedding, the bride is usually dressed all in white, with a white lace veil and a bouquet of white flowers. There have, however, been many variations of this custom of late years. Some brides preferring no veil or pink flowers or even a pale colored dress. A woman who has been married before never wears white for her second wedding, as white is the symbol of virginity. The groom wears the usual formal black.
During the ceremony the guests maintain complete si1ence. If the wedding is in home, friends step up immediately after the service is over to greet the bride and groom. Congratulations are offered to the groom and best wishes to the bride. If the wedding takes place in a church the guests all wait for the bride and groom and their party to leave the church before leaving themselves.
Section B
Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.
How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.
Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.

Section C
Passage One
Would the world really be so much better off if there were no dust? The answer is: in some ways-yes; in some ways-no. What is dust, anyway? It consists of particles of earth, or other solid matter, which are light enough to be raised and carried by the wind. Where do these particles come from? They might come from dead plant and animal matter, from sea salt, from desert or volcanic sand, and from ashes.
For the most part, dust is not a very desirable or beneficial thing. But in one way, it helps make the world more beautiful! The lovely colors of the dawn and of twilight depend to a great extent on the amount of dust that is present in the air.
Particles of dust in the upper air reflect the sun's rays. This makes its light visible on earth an hour or two after sunset. The different colors which make up the sun's light are bent at different angles as they are reflected by the dust and water vapor particles. Sunsets are red because these particles bend the red rays of the sun in such a way that they are the last rays to disappear from view.
Another useful function of dust has to do with rain. The water vapor in the air would not become a liquid very readily if it did not have the dust particles serving as centers for each drop of water. Therefore, clouds, mist, fog and rain are largely formed of an infinite number of moisture laden particles of dust.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard:
11.Would the world really be so much better off if there were no dust?
12.What would happen if there were no dust?
13.What is another function of dust according to the speaker?

Passage Two
Before you take any trip, the first question to ask yourself is: How much can I spend? When you decide on a figure, write it down. Now you can decide where, when and how to go. At home, you can find out what it costs to travel anywhere in the world. Just pick up the phone and call a travel agent.
With the help of a travel agent, you can make out a daily budget for your trip. List everything that you will have to spend money on. Try not to forget anything. Once you have made yourself a budget, use it. Don' t spend more one day, and then plan to spend less the next day. You may find yourself without any money before the trip is over.
If you are traveling to foreign countries, you may want to carry your money in traveler's checks instead of cash. The nice thing about traveler's checks is that if they are stolen or lost, you can get your money back. You just give your check numbers to the bank or company which sold them to you. Be sure to write the check numbers down and keep the list in a safe place.
Try not to exchange your traveler's checks at the airport, or at hotels and restaurants. Banks in the city will usually offer a better price.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard:
14. How do you know what it costs to travel anywhere in the world?
15. What did the speaker advise you to do about your budget?
16. What did the speaker say about traveling abroad?

Passage Three
We've now discussed how most snakes move, but there are some notable exceptions. One is the snake called the American side winder. From its name you can probab1y guess that it moves sideways rather than in a straight line. This is because it lives in a desert where the sand slips and slides, with nothing firm to push against crawling forward. The sand winder has had to adapt its way of movement to the shifting sand. It pushes against the side with the entire side of its body and then moves sideways or sidesteps. Think about how a skier climbs a slope on skis. The skier places the skis on an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of movement. The skier then moves each ski by taking a step to the up slope. The side winders snake moves in much the same manner. It lays its body at about a 60-degree angle to which it wants to go. Then it points its head in the direction it wants to go and leaps to a parallel spot. Contractions down the links of the snake's body force the remainder of the body to follow. If you see the tracks left by a side winder in loose sand, you'll see a series of parallel lines. And added to the advantage gained by this manner of moving, maybe the snake's body is kept cooler by breaking off contact of the hot sand during its leap.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard:
17. What's the main topic of the talk?
18. For what does the side winder move the way it does?
19. What do the side winder's tracks look like?
20. What may be a special advantage of the side winder's method of moving?
Test 7

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Singing loudly.
B) Listening to music.
C) Studying.
D) Talking on the phone.

2. A) Susan is a fast worker.
B) Susan did Jack's homework.
C) Susan didn't do the homework on her own.
D) Susan has not finished her homework.

3. A) Get some coins at the cafe.
B) Buy her a cup of coffee at the cafe.
C) Get some coffee from the machine.
D) Try to fix the machine.

4. A) The roof of the woman's house needs to be repaired.
B) The roof of the man's house has several bad leaks.
C) The woman's bathroom was badly damaged.
D) The man works for a roofing company.

5. A) She has confidence in him.
B) She has also won a scholarship.
C) She is surprised at the news.
D) She is not interested in the news.

6. A) Looking for an apartment.
B) Looking for a job.
C) Taking a suburban excursion.
D) Asking the man for his opinions.

7. A) The environmental problem.
B) The health problem.
C) The educational problem.
D) The international problem.

8. A) Joan may have taken a wrong train.
B) John won't come to the conference.
C) John will miss the next conference.
D) Joan may be later for the opening speech.

9. A) The first house they saw is too expensive.
B) They may save some money for the time being.
C) She is happy with the price set by the seller.
D) Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.

10. A) A terrible nightmare.
B) An imaginary situation.
C) A real life experience.
D) An invented story.

Section A
Monologue: (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.
Theatre life Big community Small community
A community theatre may have its own building or 3)____________________.
There are over 1)_______ community theatres in the United States today, about 2)_______people work or perform in these theatres for an audience of more than 50 million people annually.
Another purpose of community theatre is to 4)___________________. Small communities can't support 5)_______________.














Section B
Monologue : (Dialogue)
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words
6. Her career as a painter started late in life - at the age of 67, ___________________________ ______________________ at the age of 101.
7. In her versions the figures became ______________________________________________.
8. By the 1940's her work had become _____________________________________________ ____________________________________.
9. Her output was _____________________________________________________________.
10. The passage is mainly about ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Time can not be saved.
B) Time is a valuable resource.
C) Time can be controlled.
D) Time is weather.

12. A) Because they cannot get it again when lost.
B) Because they cannot conserve and manage it.
C) Because they cannot keep track of it.
D) Because they believe time is a limited resource.

13. A) There is time for everything.
B) Time waits for no man.
C) Saving time equals saving life.
D) Time is on your side.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) In London.
B) In Paris.
C) In an Italian village.
D) In their old school.

15. A) She was not good at playing football.
B) She always gave wrong answers.
C) She was always poor in remembering things.
D) She was not good at languages.

16. A) In London.
B) In Paris.
C) In a small Italian village.
D) We don't know.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) To provide general information about the trip.
B) To thank the passengers.
C) To state federal regulations.
D) To advertise for Scenic Cruiser Bus Lines.

18. A) Bloomington.
B) Springfield.
C) Saint Louis.
D) New Orleans.

19. A) 4118
B) 4180
C) 4108
D) 4811

20. A) He will say good-bye to the passengers.
B) He will start the bus and begin the trip.
C) He will smoke.
D) He will eat dinner.

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Warming up exercises
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.D 9.D 10.B

Section A
1. 2, 000
2. 4.5 million
3. perform in a school or church hall
4. educate and improve the community
5. a full-time theatre

Section B
6. but she continued painting until her death
7. more stylized and the landscapes less naturalistic
8. a marketable commodity and collectors created a demand for her paintings
9. prodigious, and consequently her work is of varying quality
10. Grandma Moses - Anna Mary Robertson Moses, the most well-known folk artist in the United States in the twentieth century

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.B

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: Hey! If you can't enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use earphones. I'm trying to study.
M: Oh I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was bothering you.
Q: What is the man probably doing?

2. M: It's hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.
W: Well, she copied Jack's homework and made a few changes.
Q: What does the woman say about Susan?

3. W: I'm out of coins for the slot machine. Do you have any?
M: I don't have any either. But I'll get some from the cafe.
Q: What does the man offer to do?

4. W: During the last thunderstorm I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.
M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.
Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?

5. M: Susan, have you read the notice on the bulletin board? I've won the scholarship for the next semester.
W: I know you would. You certainly deserve it.
Q: What does the woman mean?

6. M: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of the city. And our apartments are new and well furnished.
W: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow.
Q: What is the woman doing?

7. W: I wonder if our children will still be able to breath the clean air, drink clean water and see the blue sky.
M: I agree with you. I think it's time man learned to live in harmony with the earth instead of just exploiting it.
Q: What are they talking about?

8. M: Where's Joan? She said she would be here at 3, and now it's 3:30. She must have missed the train.
W: I think so, but I hope she won't miss the next one, otherwise she'll be late for the opening address at the conference.
Q: What's the woman worried about?

9. M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one?
W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save us the money on the maintenance.
Q: What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?

10. M: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?
W: Well, I guess I'd probably sell my watch and camera, or I might get a job as a waitress somewhere till I made enough money to buy a plane ticket to return home.
Q: What are they talking about?

Section A
A community theatre is an important part of almost every city or town in the United States. There are over 2, 000 community theatres in the United States today, about 4.5 million people work or perform in these theatres for an audience of more than 50 million people annually. These theatres are amateur organizations and are different from professional theatre companies. A community theatre may have its own building or perform in a school or church hall. The actors and actresses do not receive money for their work in the com­munity theatre. They have other jobs to support themselves instead. Small communities can't support a full-time theatre. They cannot pay actors, directors or stage workers, so the theatre participants work for free. One purpose of community theatre is to provide an opportunity for creative work. Many people join in com­munity theatres because they want to perform or to be creative. Several people in a community theatre group were asked why they join. Each one said he or she needed to be creative, to be something original. One man said, "I love to act. It's the only time I feel alive." Another said, "I have a very boring job. In the play, I can create something." One woman said, "My whole life is occupied by husband and family. I need something more than that. " Another purpose of community theatre is to educate and improve the community. Theatre is an art that also introduces new ideas to the audience.

Section B
Of all the folk artist in the United States the most well-known of the twentieth century is certainly Grandma Moses -Anna Mary Robertson Moses (1860-1961). She was also the most successful within her lifetime and her work was reproduced on greeting cards and calendars and in prints. As many folk artists, her career as a painter started late in life, at the age of 67, but she continued painting until her death at the age of 101, so her active painting life still spanned over 34 years.
Her subjects are based on the New England countryside and evoke a strong mood of nostalgia. Many of her early paintings are copies of , or use sections form, prints by Currier and lves that she then recomposed in her own way. In her versions the figures became more stylized and the landscapes less naturalistic. Her painting was preceded by the production of landscapes in needlework, and it was only the onset of arthritis that forced the change of medium. The images, however, continued the same, and she reexecuted some of her needlework landscapes in paint at a later date.
From these early sources she began to compose original paintings such as Housick Falls, New York in Winter (1944) that relied on her surroundings and her memories of country life and activities; these paintings display an increasing technical ability. By the 1940's her work had become a marketable commodity and collectors created a demand for her paintings.
Like many painters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Grandma Moses made use of photographs for information, for figures, for fragments of landscape, and for buildings, but her work, especially that of her later years, was not a slavish copying of these but compositions using them as source material. Her output was prodigious, and consequently her work is of varying quality. Although much of her public appeal is based on the emotive image of the 揋randma figure producing naive pictures of country life, her paintings place her among the top folk painters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Section C
Passage one
What is the time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe that's why they are fond of the expression "Time is money".
Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it. People in the U. S. often attend seminars or read books on time management. It seems they all want to organize their time better. Professionals carry around pocket planners --- some in electric form -- to keep track of appointments and deadlines. People do all they can to squeeze more life out of their time. The care American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this view best: "Do you love life? Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of."

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What does the speaker say about time?
12. Why does the speaker say the Americans are fond of the expression "Time is money"?
13. What can you infer from the passage?

Passage two
M: I say, aren't you Gloria Partridge? We were at school together, I think.
W: I'm Gloria Partridge. But who are you?
M: Don't you remember me? I'm Dennis Nightingale. I'm the fellow who sat at the back and always gave the wrong answers.
W: Now I remember you. You were captain of the school football team.
M: But this is really a surprise. It must be five years since we last met in London, wasn't it? And now to run into each other in Paris! Do you come here often?
W: It's my first visit. I'm on my honeymoon. Meet my husband, Forest.
M: So you are married. How nice to meet you, Forest! Is this your first visit to Paris, too?
W: Forest speaks no English. He comes from a small Italian village.
M: Don't tell me you went wandering around small Italian villages before you made the acquaintance of Paris.
W: We met in London. Forest was at a language school there.
M: And how much Italian do you speak? So far as I remember, you weren't particularly good at languages at school.
W: Not a word.
M: So you don't speak Italian and Forest doesn't speak English. How on earth did you manage to get married?
W: Looking back, I've no idea. But at least we haven't quarreled yet.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Where did this conversation take place?
15. According to Dennis, what was Gloria not good at when she was a student?
16. Where did Gloria get to know Forest?

Passage Three
Good afternoon. Ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard your Scenic Cruiser Bus to Saint Louis, Memphis, and New Orleans with changes in Saint Louis for Kansas City and points west. This coach is scheduled to arrive in Saint Louis at eight o'clock, we will have a fifteen-minute rest stop at Bloomington at three o'clock and a half-hour dinner stop at Springfield at five-thirty.
Through passengers on this coach are scheduled to arrive in Memphis at seven o'clock tomorrow morning and in New Orleans at five o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Please don't forget the number of your coach when you come back. That number is four-one-one-eight. Again, that number is four-one-one-eight.
Let me remind you that federal regulations prohibit smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars inside the coach. If you wish to smoke, kindly wait for a rest stop.
The coach is restroom-equipped for your comfort and convenience. Please watch your step when moving about in the coach. Relax and enjoy your trip, and thank you for traveling Scenic Cruiser Bus Lines.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What's the main purpose of the talk?
18. Where will the passengers change buses to go to Kansas City?
19. What is the number of the coach?
20. What will the driver probably do next?
Test 8

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Find a larger room.
B) Sell the old table.
C) Buy two bookshelves.
D) Rearrange some furniture.

2. A) At home.
B) At the riverside.
C) At the health center.
D) At his office.

3. A) She doesn't need the job.
B) She hasn't got a job yet.
C) She has got a good job.
D) She is going to start work soon.

4. A) 5:00.
B) 5:15.
C) 5:30.
D) 5:45.

5. A) A shop assistant.
B) A telephone operator.
C) A waitress.
D) A clerk.

6. A) Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.
B) Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.
C) Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.
D) Margaret waited to get some magazines back from the woman.

7. A) Looking for a timetable.
B) Buying some furniture.
C) Reserving a table.
D) Window shopping.

8. A) They are entertaining.
B) They are time-consuming.
C) They are boring.
D) They are rewarding.

9. A) She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.
B) She should tell Joan's brother about the reception.
C) She must call on Joan after the reception.
D) She may see Joan's brother at lunch.

10. A) Buy a ticket for the ten o'clock flight.
B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her.
C) Go to the airport immediately.
D) Switch to a different flight.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

The exam Details
Eleven-plus examination 1. The exam is taken________________________.
2. At one time the ability or aptitude shown on the eleven-plus would ________________________
_______________________________________. The Ordinary Level of the General Certificate of Education examination 3. This examination covers__________________.
4. Once students have passed this exam, _______
____________________________________________. The final examination 5. The final examination, at eighteen, _________
_______________________________________.
Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Why does Doctor Ann ask the first-year students to see him after class?
__________________________________________________________________________
7. For whom is the lecture intended to give by Doctor Ann Roberts?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. According to the passage, how would a vitalist think the functions of the mind?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. What does Doctor Ann teach in his first class?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. What does Doctor Ann tell his students to do next week?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage one
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) They extend their water pipes.
B) They give out faint cries.
C) They make noises to drive away insects.
D) They become elastic like rubber bands.

12. A) Thirsty plants.
B) Well-watered plants.
C) Quiet plants.
D) Healthy plants.

13. A) They could drive the insects away.
B) They could keep the plants well-watered.
C) They could build devices to trap insects.
D) They could make the plants grow faster.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Since 1836.
B) Since the middle of the 1850's.
C) For about 2000 years.
D) Possibly for 3000 years.

15. A) The invention of a new kind of stamp.
B) The introduction of a postal service.
C) A group of enthusiasts in the 1850's.
D) The familiarity of the stamps.

16. A) It was a long time in coming.
B) It attracted followers quite quickly.
C) It started in Scotland.
D) It only showed potential.

Passage three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Drives to a river about three miles away from his home.
B) Rides his bicycle to a river about five miles away from his home.
C) Walks to a river about five miles away from his office.
D) Runs to a river about three miles away from his hometown.

18. A) Three big fish in an hour and a half.
B) Five big fish in an hour.
C) Six big fat fish in half an hour.
D) Six small fish in an hour and a half.

19. A) Very pleased for his wife.
B) Satisfied with the morning.
C) Disgusted with his catch.
D) Very angry at his wife.

20. A) She was dying to go again.
B) She wasn't interested.
C) She was too frightened to go.
D) She was looking forward to going.

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Warming up exercises
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.D

Section A
1. at the age of eleven or a little past
2. have determined if a child stayed in school
3. a wide range of subjects
4. they are allowed to specialize
5. covers only the content of the special subjects

Section B
6. He can transfer the course into introductory course for them.
7. This course is for sophomore in Nursing Department.
8. They maybe think the mind is not separate from the brain.
9. Introducing two important terms: vitalism versus mechanism.
10. Read the articles he gives them.

Section C
11.B 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.A 16.B 17.B 18.C 19.C 20.B

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: We do need another bookshelf in this room, but the problem is the space for it.
M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen?
Q: What does the man suggest they should do?

2. M: Hello, this is John Hopkins at the Riverside Health Center. I'd like to speak to Mr. Jones.
W: I'm sorry, Mr. Hopkins, my husband isn't at home. But I can give you his office phone number. He won't be back until 6 o'clock.
Q: Where does Mrs. Jones think her husband is now?

3. M: Congratulations I understand you've got a job. When will you start to work?
W: You must be thinking of someone else. I'm still waiting to hear the good news.
Q: What does the woman mean?

4. M: What's the time for departure?
W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage.
Q: At what time did the conversation take place?

5. M: How about the food I ordered? I've been waiting for twenty minutes already.
W: Very sorry, sir. I'll be back with your order in a minute.
Q: What's the woman's job?

6. M: Why did Margaret call yesterday?
W: She wanted to pick up some magazines she lent me.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

7. M: Have you a table for four?
W: Certainly, Sir. A corner table or would you rather be near the window?
Q: What is the man doing?

8 . M: How are your piano lessons going?
W: Very well. My teacher thinks I'm making progress. And I find lessons well-worth the time and trouble.
Q: What does the woman think of her piano lessons?
9. W: I ought to call Joan, and tell her about the reception this evening.
M: Why bother? You will see her at lunch.
Q: What does the man mean?

10. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clock flight.
W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changed.
Q: What will the woman have to do?

Section A
In the English educational system, students take three very important examinations. The first is the eleven-plus. The exam is taken at the age of eleven or a little past. At one time the ability or aptitude shown on the eleven-plus would have determined if a child stayed in school. Now, however, all children continue in "comprehensive" schools, and the eleven-plus determines which courses of study the child will follow. At the age of fifteen or sixteen, the students are tested for the Ordinary Level of the General Certificate of Education. This examination covers a wide range of subjects. Once students have passed this exam, they are allowed to specialize. So two-thirds or more of their courses will be in physics, chemistry, classical languages, or whatever they wish to study at greater length. The final examination, at eighteen, covers only the content of the special subjects. Even at the universities, students study only in their concentrated area, and very few students ever venture out-side that subject again; in a real sense, the English boy or girl is a specialist from the age of fifteen.

Section B
Welcome to Physiology 100. I'm Doctor John Roberts. I assume everyone here is a sophomore, since this is the Nursing Department second-year physiology course. If you are first-year nursing students, please see me after class about transferring into introductory course. Okay, I'd like to begin my first lecture by introducing two important terms, vitalism, versus mechanism. How many of you have heard of these terms? Oh, I see some of you have. Well, vitalism and mechanism are two completely opposite approaches to human physiology. According to the vitalist, the laws of physics and chemistry alone can not explain the processes of life. To the vitalist, there is a so-called vital force, and this vital force is totally separate from that of energy. As you may have guessed, vitalism is a kind of philosophical approach. Mechanism, on the other hand, is the view that all life phenomena, no matter how complex, can be explained according to chemical and physical laws. Since we can support mechanism through scientific experimentation, the modern scientist tends to be a mechanist. But vitalism is not totally dismissed, especially in fields such as brain physiology, where terms such as human consciousness haven't been defined yet in physic-chemical terms. I recently read an interesting article dealing with this very question. Is the mind separate from the brain, or is the mind only the chemical and physiological workings of the brain? I'd like to continue with this next time, so that we can speak in more detail. I have some copies of that article. And I want you to take it with you and read it for next week.

Section C
Passage One
We all scream for water when thirsty. But do you know that in very hot, dry weather, plants also make faint sounds, as if they are crying out for help? You see, in a plant stem, there are hundreds of water pipes that bring water and minerals from the soil all the way up to the leaves. As the ground turns dry, it becomes harder and harder for the plants to do this. In severe droughts, plants have to fight to pull out any water available. Scientist Robert Winter, has found out that when it is really bad, their water pipes snap from the tension like rubber bands, when that happens, the whole plant vibrates a little. The snapping pipes make noises ten thousand times quieter than a whisper. Robert knows that healthy, well-watered plants are quiet. He also knows that many insects prefer attacking dry plants rather than healthy plants. How do the insects know which are healthy plants and which are not? Robert thinks that the insects may listen for the plants that cry, and then they buzz in to kill. To test his theory, Robert is using a device that can imitate plant cries. He attaches it to a quiet, healthy plant so that the plant sounds thirsty. Then he watches insects to see if they attack more often than usual. If he is right, scientists could use the insect's ability against them. They could build traps that imitate crying plants, so when the insects buzz in to eat, they won't buzz out.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What do plants do when they are thirsty?
12. What plants do many insects tend to attack?
13. What could scientists do if Robert's theory proves to be true?

Passage Two
It is hardly surprising that the practice of collecting stamps began much later than that of coin collecting, which has followers for more than 2000 years. The fact is that, although various kinds of postal services have existed for perhaps as much as three thousands years, it was not until the adhesive, prepaid stamp (the kind we are all familiar with) was invented in 1836 in Scotland that the potential for stamp collecting emerged. After that, interest was not long in coming and there were already a considerable number of enthusiasts by the middle of the 1850's.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. According to the speaker, how long have postal services been in existence?
15. What gave the impetus for stamp collecting?
16. Once adhesive stamps were introduced, what happened to stamp collecting?

Passage Three
I am a keen fish man. Every Sunday I get up early, and with all my fishing equipment I cycle to a river about five miles away from my house. I have to walk part of the way because you cannot ride a bicycle through the fields.
Recently my wife decided that she did not want to spend every Sunday on her own and asked me to take her with me. As there were two of us, we went by car as far as we could and then walked the rest of the way. When we arrived, we both sat down and I started to fish. In two hours I caught nothing. "Why don' t you show me what to do and let me try?" asked my wife. "All right. " I replied. She caught six big fat fish in half an hour. "I'll take them home and cook them for lunch. You can get the bus home. " she said. I stayed by the river but caught only an old shoe. I arrived home feeling a little angry with myself. I am supposed to be the fish man in the family! Anyway, the fish was delicious. When the next Sunday arrived, I asked my wife if she wanted to go with me again. "Oh, no!" She exclaimed, "I' d rather stay at home. It's too boring catching fish."

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. Every Sunday the speaker gets up early, then, what does he do?
18. What did his wife catch?
19. How did the speaker feel?
20. What was his wife's reaction when he invited her to go fishing the next weekend?
Test 9

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) At 10:00.
B) At 9:00.
C) At 9:15.
D) At 9:30.

2. A) At a wedding.
B) On a honeymoon.
C) In Florida.
D) At an airport.

3. A) His car was stolen.
B) His car was damaged by some children.
C) His girl friend was injured by the car.
D) His girl friend disliked his newly-bought car.

4. A) In a department shore.
B) In a bank.
C) At a tourist bureau.
D) At a hotel.

5. A) Eight times.
B) Four times.
C) Nine times.
D) Twice.

6. A) $160.
B) $150.
C) $180.
D) $120.

7. A) It was good.
B) It was a bargain.
C) It was the wrong color.
D) It looked like a match.

8. A) It is difficult to identify.
B) It has been misplaced.
C) It is missing.
D) It has been borrowed by someone.

9. A) Go to see a movie.
B) Meet her aunt at the station.
C) Leave for Chicago.
D) Fix a party.

10. A) In the city.
B) In the country.
C) Near his work.
D) Near the town.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

The stage The details
In the primary school 1. A child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms ________________________________________. In the secondary school 2. On entering secondary school, ________________________
_____________________________________________.
3. Secondary staff and pupils ____________________________ _______________ and seem to have less time to stop and talk. Adult 4. Adults often forget __________________________________
___________________________________________.
5. As he progresses through the school ___________________
_____________________________________________.

Section B
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. What is the movie about the woman saw last night?
_____________________________________________________________________
7. What is the percentage of unemployment in New York in 2033?
_____________________________________________________________________
8. What is the weather like in 2033 according to the film?
_____________________________________________________________________
9. What do people eat in 2033?
_____________________________________________________________________
10. Who is more optimistic about the future of the two speakers?
_____________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .at the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once, after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) , B) , C) andD) , then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Next Tuesday.
B) Next Thursday.
C) Next Monday.
D) Next Wednesday.

12. A) This test will not include multiple-choice questions.
B) This test will consist entirely of essays.
C) The exam will be comprehensive.
D) This test will include multiple-choice questions.

13. A) 20%.
B) 30%.
C) 50%.
D) 10%.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Mulberry leaves.
B) Any tree leaves.
C) Nothing.
D) Liquid things.

15. A) He was a famous scientist in silk.
B) He was the scientist who finally succeeded in imitating silk commercially.
C) He was a famous scientist in silkworm.
D) He was a famous farmer.

16. A) He used trees as another source of cellulose.
B) He used trees as the source of silk.
C) He used trees as the source of rayon.
D) He used trees as nothing.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) He is a actor.
B) He is a scientist.
C) He is a schoolmaster.
D) He is a teacher.

18. A) 3 days.
B) 4 days.
C) 5 days.
D) 2 days.

19. A) One-third.
B) One-fourth.
C) One-fifth.
D) One-sixth.

20. A) Tuesday.
B) Wednesday.
C) Thursday.
D) Friday.
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1.C 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.B

Section A
1. a relationship with one familiar teacher.
2. a new world opens up and frequently it is a much more difficult world
3. suffer from the pressures of academic work
4. what a confusing picture school can offer to a child.
5. the confusion may become less but the choices and decisions required will increase.

Section B
6. It is about life in New York in the year 2033.
7. About fifty percent.
8. It's hot all the time.
9. They eat soylent red, soylent yellow and soylent green.
10. The man is more optimistic about the future.

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.B 14.A 15.B 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.A 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: Hello! This is Tom Davis. I have an appointment with Mrs. Jones for nine o'clock this morning, but I' m afraid I'll have to be about fifteen minutes late.
W: That's all right, Mr. Davis. She doesn't have another appointment scheduled until ten o' clock.
Q: When will Mr. Davis most probably meet with Mrs. Jones?

2. W: Isn't Mary Ellen a beautiful bride?
M: She is indeed. John looks very happy too, doesn't he? He told me that they'll be going to Florida on their honeymoon.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?

3. M: Last night I left my car parked in front of my girl friend's house and when I came out to go home, it was gone.
W: Wow ! That's really tough. you just bought it last month. didn't you ?
Q: What happened to the man?

4. M: Good morning. May I help you?
W: Yes, I'd like to cash these traveler's checks first, and then open a savings account.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?

5. W: I was late four times this week.
M: I was late twice that often and Bob was late nine times.
Q: How often was the man late?

6. M: Do you rent the room by the week? You see, I'm not sure whether I'll stay for a whole month.
W: Yes, the rates are higher though. It's $50 a week, but only $160 a month.
Q: How much will the man pay if he rents the room for three weeks?

7. W: How about taking this dress?
M: Oh, that would be a perfect match.
Q: How did the man like the dress?

8. W: Jack, I can't find Volume Ten, Could you check for me who borrowed it?
M: Here it is, on the upper shelf, next to Volume Two.
Q: Why can't the woman find the book?

9. M: Let 's go to the movies, Jane. There's a good picture at the "Princess".
W: I can't, I'm afraid. My aunt is coming from Chicago to visit us. I have to arrange a party in her honor.
Q: What is the woman going to do?

10. W: If I were you, I'd live in the city instead of commuting to work by train.
M: But the country is so beautiful in the spring and fall.
Q: Where does the man prefer to live?

Section A
In the primary school, a child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms a relationship with one familiar teacher. On entering secondary school, a new world opens up and frequently it is a much more difficult world. The pupil soon learns to be less free in the way he speaks to teachers and even to his fellow pupils. He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the need for a more cautious approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils. Secondary staff and pupils suffer from the pressures of academic work and seem to have less time to stop and talk. Teachers with specialist roles may see hundreds of children in a week, and a pupil may be able to form relationships with very few of the staff. He has to decide which adults are approachable; good schools will make clear to every young person from the first year what guidance and personal help is available - but whether the reality of life in the institution actually encourages requests for help is another matter.
Adults often forget what a confusing picture school can offer to a child. He sees a great deal of movement, a great number of people - often rather frightening-looking people - and realizes that an increasing number of choices and decisions have to be made. As he progresses through the school the confusion maybe become less but the choices and decisions required will increase.

Section B
M: Hi.
W: Hi.
M: What did you do last night?
W: I watched TV and there was a really good movie called Soylent Green.
M: Soylent Green?
W: Yeah. Charlton Heston was in it.
M: What's it about?
W: Oh, it's about life in New York in the year 2033.
M: I wonder if New York will still be here in 2033.
W: In this movie, in 2033…
M: Yeah?
W:
M: Ouch!
W: And twenty million of them are unemployed.
M: How many people live in New York now? About seven or eight million?
W: Yeah, I think it is right.
M: Mm-hmn. You know, if it's hard enough to find an apartment now in New York City, what's it going to be like in 2033?
W: Well, in this movie most people have no apartment. So thousands sleep on the steps of buildings. People who do have a place to live have to crawl over sleeping people to get inside. And there are shortages of everything. The soil is so polluted that nothing will grow. And the air is so polluted they never see the sun. It's really awful.
M: I think I am going to avoid going to New York City in 2033.
W: And there was this scene where the star, Charlton Heston, goes into a house where some rich people live.
M: Hu-huh.
W: He can not believe it, because they have running water and they have soap.
M: Really?
W: And then he goes into the kitchen and they have tomatoes and lettuce and beef. He almost cries because he has never seen real food in his life, you know, especially the beef. It was amazing for him.
M: Well, if most people have no real food, what do they eat?
W: They eat something called soylent.
M: Soylent?
W: Yeah. There is soylent red and soylent yellow and soylent green. The first two are made out of soy-beans. But the soylent green is made out of ocean plants. The people eat it like crackers. That is all they have to eat.
M: That sounds disgusting.
W: Well, you know, it really isn't that far from reality.
M: No?
W: Yeah. Because, you know the greenhouse effect that is beginning now and heating up the earth…
M: Oh, I've heard about that.
W:
M: Mm-hmm.
W: I mean, in this movie New York has ninety-degree weather all year long. And it could really happen. Uh
M: You know something? I don't think that movie is a true prediction of the future.
W: I don't know. It scares me. I think it might be.
M: Really?
W: Well, yeah.

Section C
Passage One
Now I'd like to talk to you about the final exam. The exam will be held next Thursday, the last day of the exam week. Remember to bring along two or three pens in case you run out of ink. Unlike the mid-term, this test will not include multiple-choice questions. It'll consist entirely of essays. You'll have to answer three of the five essay- questions. The exam will be comprehensive, which means you'll be responsible for all the subject matter we've covered in class. I would suggest you review your mid-term's exam paper as well as the text book and your class notes, The final will count for 50% of your grade in the course. The research project will count for 20%, and the mid-term 30%. I'll be in my office almost all day on Tuesday next week. If you run into any problems, please feel free to step in. Good luck with your studying, and I'll see you on Thursday.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.When will the final exam be held?
12.Which one is not true about the test?
13.How many percent will the mid-term count for in the course?

Passage Two
The silkworm gave people the idea of making rayon, a synthetic material that feels much like silk. Container De Shatiney was the scientist who finally succeeded in imitating silk commercially. Shatiney noticed that the silkworms digested mulberry leaves into liquid cellulose, and force the liquid out through tiny holes to form slender threads. He was unable to match the exact digestive chemistry of silkworms, but he tried dissolving mulberry leaves in nitric acid to extract the cellulose, and imitated silkworms by forcing the mixture through tiny holes, Shatiney tried using trees as another source of cellulose, and find the results were just as good. Since then rayon has replaced silk in many commercial enterprises.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What do silkworms eat?
15. What is Shatiney known for?
16. What did Shatiney use trees for?

Passage Three
Several of you have spoken to me about the possibility of make-up labs so that you can complete laboratory work you've missed for one reason or another during the course of the semester. Since this is our last week of class, any such make-up work would have to be done this week. I'm sure you are aware that one-third of your final grade is based on your lab work, so any missing work will certainly affect your final grade. I've decided to open the lab for four evenings this week. The lab will be open tonight, tomorrow night, Wednesday night and Thursday night from six to ten. I'll be there to assist you with materials and equipment. Since your lab notebooks for the semester are due on Friday, the first four nights of this week will be your last opportunity to make up incomplete work.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. Who is the speaker?
18. How many days does the speaker give the students to do their make-up labs?
19. How much of the final grade is based on lab work?
20. On what day are the lab notebooks do according to the speaker?
Test 10

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Look for the key.
B) Repair the car.
C) Fix a shelf.
D) Paint a shelf.

2. A) She made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term.
B) The courses she took were too difficult for her.
C) She took too many courses during her first term.
D) She found it difficult to deal with college courses.

3. A) More than an hour and a half.
B) Not more than half an hour.
C) More than two hours.
D) Less than an hour and a half.

4. A) She hasn't gone camping for several weeks.
B) She likes to take long camping trips.
C) She prefers not to go camping on weekends.
D) She often spends a lot of time planning her camping trips.

5. A) A student.
B) A reporter.
C) A visitor.
D) A lecturer.

6. A) Most people killed in traffic accidents are heavy drinkers.
B) She does not agree with the man.
C) Drunk drivers are not guilty.
D) People should pay more attention to the danger of drunk driving.

7. A) The woman doesn't think it exciting to travel by air.
B) They'll stay at home during the holidays.
C) They are offered some plane tickets for their holidays.
D) They'll be flying somewhere for their holidays.

8. A) It is no longer available.
B) It has been reprinted four times.
C) The store doesn't have it now, but will have it soon.
D) The information in the book is out of date.

9. A) A raincoat.
B) A sunny day.
C) A lovely hat.
D) An attractive hut.

10. A) She didn't like the books the man bought.
B) There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore.
C) The man bought a lot of books.
D) She wanted to see what the man bought.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

American The British
1. The U.S. leadership in public relations is ___ _________________________________________.
2. The British in particular are ____________ ____________________________________.
3. First, Americans as a whole tend to _________
__________________________________________.
4. Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts _______________________ _______________________________.
5. Conversely, the British have ___________
______________________________________________.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Why does the police officer stop the man?
______________________________________________________________________
7. What is the speed limit in this area?
______________________________________________________________________
8. What is the man thinking while driving?
______________________________________________________________________
9. Why was the traffic backed up on Elm Street?
______________________________________________________________________
10. What does the police finally do?
______________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) In the market.
B) In the cinema.
C) In the police office.
D) In the film studio.

12. A) She was doing some shopping that day.
B) She was a detective in plain clothes.
C) The man was her husband.
D) She was a film star.

13. A) John.
B) The man.
C) The woman.
D) None of the above.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) It was settled more than 300 years ago.
B) A1exander Graham Bell visited there.
C) A large number of its residents was deaf.
D) Each family living there had many children.

15. A) Two.
B) Twenty-five.
C) Seven.
D) Seventeen.

16. A) The patterns of marriage have changed.
B) Many deaf people have regained their hearing.
C) Most of the original population has left the island.
D) The island has become famous for its research, facilities.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) He is a news reporter.
B) He is the prizewinner.
C) He is a television crew.
D) He is a photographer.

18. A) Because he felt exhausted after a day's work.
B) Because he wanted to be quiet.
C) Because he had arranged a small story which he didn't want to be disturbed.
D) Because there would be no chance for my big story to appear on TV that day.

19. A) In an office building on West 33rd street.
B) In the television newsroom where Greenberg worked.
C) On the 5th floor of the Fire Department Building.
D) At Victor's home.

20. A) The building was completely burned down.
B) Many people died in the big fire.
C) None was hurt but a lot of property damaged.
D) The regular TV programs were blocked.
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Warming up exercises
1.C 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.C

Section A
1. being threatened by PR efforts in other countries
2. becoming more sophisticated and creative
3. be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs
4. in knowing a second language
5. half or more of their employees fluent in a second language

Section B
6. Because he was speeding.
7. The speed limit is 20-mile-per-hour.
8. He is thinking about his job interview.
9. Because there was some kind of construction going on there.
10. The police just gave the man a warning.

Section C
11.A 12.D 13.D 14.C 15.D 16.A 17.C 18.C 19.A 20.C

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: I can't find the key to my car. I need to go for a drive.
W: I'll look for it later. Right now I want you to help fix this shelf before I paint it.
Q: What will they do first?

2. W: I had to deal with so many courses last term that I really had a hard time.
M: I told you it would be better for you if you took fewer courses during the first semester.
Q: What do we learn about the woman?

3. W: How much time did you have for writing the paper?
M: We were given three hours, but I finished in less than half the time.
Q: How long did it take the man to write his paper?

4. M: Janet is quite interested in camping, isn't she?
W: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time.
Q: What does the woman say about Janet?

5. M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes, Mary?
W: Dr. Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president?
Q: What most probably is Mary?

6. M: I think it's high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving now.
W: I can't agree with you better. You see, countless innocent people are killed by drunk drivers each year.
Q: What does the woman mean?

7. M: Well, the holiday will soon be here.
W: Yes, isn't it exciting? By this time next week, we'll be on the plane.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

8. W: I'd like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin's book on sea shells.
M: I'm sorry, Mrs. That book has been out of print for some time now.
Q: What does the man say about the book?

9. M: Is that nice-looking straw hat light and strong?
W: Yes, you can wear it rain or shine.
Q: What are they talking about?

10. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?
W: A few. It looks like you bought out the whole bookstore.
Q: What does the woman mean?

Section A
The rise of multinational corporations, global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an increase in global public relations or PR.
Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the U.S. leadership in public relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, the world's top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate planning activities, compared to about one-third of U.S. companies. It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR.
Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts in knowing a second language. Less than 5 percent of Burson-Marshall's U.S. employees know two languages. Conversely, the British have half or more of their employees fluent in a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial PR area, for example, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, publications not often read in this country.

Section B
W: Can I see your license and registration please?
M: What is the matter, officer? Did I do something wrong?
W: You were speeding.
M: I was speeding?
W: You certainly were. Do you have any idea how fast you were going?
M: I'm not sure, but I was going about 30.
W: This street is in a 20-mile-per-hour speed zone, you know.
M: Is it? I'm sorry, officer, I guess I didn't notice. I was thinking about my job interview. I'm on my way to do it right now and I haven't planned to come this way.
W: What do you mean?
M: Well, I was coming down on Elm Street but the traffic was really backed up. There was some kind of construction going on. I turned on to a side street and ended up here. Give me a break. I'm nervous enough as it is.
W: Well, since you have an interview, I'll give you a warning this time. But keep your eye on the speedometer from now on, whether you're on a street you are familiar with or not.

Section C
Passage One
One day John was doing some shopping in the market when he noticed a beautiful young woman there. She was very smartly dressed and he watched her as she walked from store to store looking at the fruit and vegetables, which were for sale. "She looks like a film star," thought John to himself. Suddenly a thief ran through the crowd and snatched the woman's handbag. She screamed but the man disappeared with the bag before anyone could stop him. John wanted to help the beautiful young woman and so he ran as quickly as he could to the nearest phone box. Thank goodness, it was free! Then he dialed 999. "Please, come to the Market Square at once," he asked the Police. "A thief has run off with a lady's handbag. " John then returned to the market to try to calm the young woman. He had only just got back when the police arrived. However, the thief had also already returned and was quietly chatting to the young woman. They explained to John and the police that they were only making a film, and they pointed to the cameras, which John hadn't noticed before.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard:
11. Where did the story take place?
12. What do we learn about the beautiful woman?
13. Who was the thief?

Passage Two
Good morning, students. I hope you have been able to read the two books about speech and hearing problems that I put in the library. Today's lecture deals with the presence of the unusually large deaf population that existed on the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard for about three centuries. From the settlement of the island in the l640's to the twentieth century, the people there, who were descendants from only twenty-five or thirty original families, married mainly other residents of the island. They formed a highly intermarrying group, producing an excellent example of the genetic patterns for the inheritance of deafness. Indeed in the late eighteen hundreds one out of every twenty-five people in one village on the island was born death, and the island as a whole had a deafness rate at least seventeen times greater than that of the rest of the United States. Even Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone and a prominent researcher into hearing loss, visited Martha's Vineyard to study the population. But because the principles of genetics and inheritance were still unknown, he was not able to explain the patterns of deafness and why the deaf parent did not always have deaf children. In the twentieth century, the local population has mixed with people off the island and the rate of deafness has fallen.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard:
14. What is unusual about the island of Martha's Vineyard?
15. The island's rate of deafness was how many times greater than that of the rest of the United States?
16. According to the talk, how has the island changed in the twentieth century?

Passage Three
It was the busiest time of the day for Charlie Greenberg. He worked in a television newsroom. He helped decide what stories would go on the six o'clock evening news report. Charlie also helped with the order of the stories. And he helped decide how many minutes each story would get.
Today Charlie was hoping that no big story would break at the last minute. There was a small story that he hoped would appear. Victor Krakow had won a prize! Victor was ten years old. He lived next door to Charlie and Charlie was like a big brother to him. Victor had just won a writing contest. It was a city contest.
The telephone rang. The voice at the other end said, "A big fire! In an office building on West Thirty-third Street. Get a crew down to cover it!" Charlie shouted for someone to check with the fire department. Then he called for a reporter and a camera crew. This story would have to be covered "live". The other stories were on tape. They would be moved to other time slots to make room for this one.
The fire department said the story was true. The fire was on the 15th floor of the building. The camera crew rushed out, It was getting close to air time-time for the final arrangement of stories. They would have to keep some news time open for the fire. Charlie went back to the master schedule.
5:50:It was almost airtime now. The men in the tape room were told which tapes to run. Charlie kept looking at his watch.
5:55:The telephone rang again. It was the reporter who was covering the fire. "It's under control, "he said." And nobody was hurt. But there was a lot of property damage." It wasn't to be a big story after all. Charlie smiled. In a few minutes, Victor was going to be a very happy boy. He was going to see himself on television!

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard:
17. Who is Charlie Greenberg?
18. Why did Charlie hope there would be no big story that day?
19. Where did the fire break out?
20. What was the result of the big fire?


Test 11

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The room is too small.
B) Long working hours.
C) The bad weather.
D) The fan in the room.

2. A) It's hot.
B) It's cold.
C) It's constant.
D) It's changeable.

3. A) In front of a library.
C) In a bookstore.
B) At a bus stop.
D) Outside a bookstore.

4. A) She doesn't think he prepares well enough.
B) She thinks his tests are too long.
C) She doesn't like his choice of test questions.
D) She thinks his lectures are boring.

5. A) The sun.
B) The weather.
C)The rain.
D) The snow.

6. A) Yes, he may attend the party .
B) Yes, he will attend the party.
C) No, he can't attend it.
D) No, he doesn't want to attend the partyv .

7. A) 12.
B) 11.
C) 10.
D) 9.

8. A) She changes her jobs one after another．
B) She was shot by someone．
C)She is well paid and promoted．
D) She hasn't been here for many years．

9. A) Because it was not only her fault．
B) Because Stay Bailey stole the wallet．
C) Because Stay Bailey gave advice．
D) Because Stay Bailey was also a witness．

10. A) 7:30.
B) 8:15.
C) 8:30.
D) 7:45.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

The place The events
In the Vondel park in Amsterdam 1. There are _____________________________.
These start at 2:00 p.m.
At the Louvre in Paris 2. __________________________________ and will continue for the next fortnight.
In Stuttgart 3. There is _______________________________
______________, with plenty to eat, of course At Fyenoord Football Stadium in Rotterdam 4. There is _______________________________.
In the National Orchestra of France 5. A famous band will play _________________
and it will begin at 9:00 p.m.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. What is the main subject of the passage?
______________________________________________________________________
7. What does the study on the military school students indicate according to the passage?
______________________________________________________________________
8. What is the opinion of the doctors about this problem in the past?
______________________________________________________________________
9. While studying a group of student nurses, what did the researchers find?
______________________________________________________________________
10. Besides the psychological factors, what are the other factors which may damage the bereaved people's immune system?
______________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Alcohol helps develop people's intelligence.
B) Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to one's health.
C) Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age.
D) Drinking, even moderately, may harm one's health.

12. A) Worried.
B) Pleased.
C) Surprised.
D) Unconcerned.

13. A) At a conference.
B) In a newspaper.
C) On television.
D) In a journal.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They invited him to a party.
B) They asked him to make a speech.
C) They gave a special dinner for him.
D) They invited his wife to attend the dinner.

15. A) He was embarrassed.
B) He felt greatly encouraged.
C) He felt sad.
D) He was deeply touched.

16. A) Sam's wife did not think that the company was fair to Sam.
B) Sam's wife was satisfied with the gold watch.
C) Sam did not like the gold watch.
D) The company had some financial problems.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Chemicals.
B) Vapor.
C) Water.
D) Gas.

18. A) By passing steam over dry ice.
B) By Turning ordinary ice into steam.
C) By heating dry ice.
D) By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.

19. A) It takes a longer time to melt.
B) It is lighter to carry.
C) It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice.
D) It is not so cold as ordinary ice.

20. A) In the 1920's.
C) In the 1940's.
B) In the 1930's.
D) In the 1950's.

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Warming up exercises
1.C 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.D 10.D

Section A
1. traditional games and dancing today
2. An Impressionist exhibition starts today
3. an exhibition with a difference: an exhibition of traditional German food
4. a classical concert in the open air
5. Beethoven's fifth symphony

Section B
6. The main subject of the passage is maybe there is a connection between diseases and stressful situations.
7. It indicates that diseases could be caused by psychological factors.
8. In the past, the doctors suspected a connection between emotional factor and disease.
9. The students who described themselves as unhappy people got cold sores.
10. Sleeping less, eating less, drinking alcohol or taking medication may also damage the immune system.

Section C
11.C 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.D 16.A 17.D 18.A 19.C 20.A

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: It's so hot today. I simply can't work. I wish there were a fan in this room.
W: So do I. I'll fall asleep if I stay here any longer.
Q: what are they complaining about?

2. W: I really like your campus, but is it always this cold and windy around here?
M: Well, we have a saying: If you don' t like our weather, just wait around about an hour.
Q: What do we learn about the local climate?

3. M: Stop for a while. I want to look at this display in the window.
W: I see some books on sale. Let's go inside and see if we find something we need.
Q: Where are they standing?

4. M: What do you think of Professor Charles' class?
W: Well, his lectures are interesting enough but I think he could choose more appropriate questions for the tests.
Q: What does the woman not like about Professor Charles' class ?
5. W: My, what a downpour! And there's no sign of it stopping.
M: I think it'll let up in a little while. A downpour like this never lasts long in Beijing at this time of year.
Q: What are they talking about?

6. M: Are you coming to our dinner party tomorrow night?
W: I'd like to. But I'm too busy these days.
Q: Will the man attend the party?

7. M: How old are you, little girl?
W: I'm 12 and this is my brother. He is 3 years younger than me.
Q: How old is her brother?

8. M: Do you ever hear from Martha Stevens after she moved to New York two years ago?
W: Oh, only at Christmas. I guess she's doing very well financially. I think she's a vice-president or some kind of big shot.
Q: What can we learn about Martha Stevens?

9. M: So you're the only person who knows what really happened.
W: That's not quite true. Stay Bailey was there. too.
Q: Why does the woman mention Stay Bailey?

10. W: The sports meeting starts at 8:00.
M: In order to get a good seat, we must arrive there fifteen minutes in advance.
Q: When should they get to the sports meeting?

Section A
You are listening to Radio Europe International. Listen to this propramme everyday to find out what is on and where to make the most of your holiday.
If you are interested in tradition and folklore, in the Vondel park in Amsterdam, there are traditional games and dancing today. These start at 2:00 p.m.
If you are those who enjoy exhibition there is plenty to keep you busy. At the Louvre in Paris an Impressionist exhibition starts today and will continue for the next fortnight. In Stuttgart there is an exhibition with a difference: an exhibition of traditional German food, with plenty to eat, of course. So if you like your food or if you are hungry why not head for Srurrgart Town Hall from 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested in music, here are the choices. At Fyenoord Football Stadium in Rotterdam, there is a classical concert in the open air. In the National Orchestra of France a famous band will play Beethoven's fifth symphony and it will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Moreover, on Lake Geneva, there is a yachting match beginning at 11:00 a.m., if wind permits. There is much more available, of course. If you require extra information, why not call Radio Europe International's Tourist Information Center. The number is 033-2069358. Wish you a very enjoyable day.

Section B
Researchers have recently found a connection between diseases and stressful situations. Many doctors in the past suspected a connection between emotional factor and disease, but they had no proof.
Several recent studies showed a connection between stress and illness. For example, researchers went to an American military school to study the students. They found that the sick students there had a lot of academic pressure and wanted to achieve, but they were not very good students. In a similar study, researchers studied a group of student nurses and found that the nurses who developed cold sores were the ones who described themselves as generally unhappy people.
Researchers studied recently bereaved people, i. e. people whose loved ones have just died, because they are more likely to become ill or die. By examining the immune system of discovery, they examined some white blood cells, which are an important part of the immune system. They were not functioning properly. The fact that they were not working correctly indicates that severe psychological stress, such as a loved one's death, may damage an important part of our immune system. Researchers also say that the results of the studies on bereaved people could have a different explanation. For example, bereaved people often sleep and eat less than normal, or may drink alcohol or take medication. These factors can also affect the immune system.

Section C
Passage one
Researchers have discovered a link between drinking and thinking. A moderate amount of alcohol may help us keep our mental abilities as we age. Brain scans show alcohol abuse kills brain cells. But little is known about the effects of life-long drinking. So moderate drinkers may want to toast new findings from researchers at Duke, and Indiana Universities. Dr. Joe Christian Indiana Universities says men who have one or two drinks each day retain slightly stronger comprehension skills than the non-drinker or the heavy drinker. The doctor and his colleagues gave mental tests to nearly 4000 male twins between the ages of 66 and 76. The moderate drinkers have slightly better reasoning ability than his brothers who drink more or less. Other studies have found that alcohol in moderation can help the heart. But alcohol abuse can cause bone loss and other health problems. This study was presented at an alcoholism meeting in San Antonio.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What had recent research found about drinking?
12. How would moderate drinkers feel about the new research findings?
13. Where was the result of the study first made public?

Passage Two
Sam had worked 30 years for the same company and now he had to retire. As a sign of gratitude, the company held a dinner in his honor. "Sam," announced his boss, "It is my great honor to present this gift to you on behalf of the company." Sam walked down to the front of the table and accepted the gift with pride. It was a gold watch and on it was written " To faithful Sam for 30 years of service. "Sam wept. "I am at a loss for words." At home, Sam's wife looked at the gold watch critically. "For this you worked 30 years? A cheap gold-plate watch?" "It's the thought, dear." answered Sam. "The important thing is that I am not working any more. " His wife held the gold watch to her ear and said:" Neither is your watch."

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What did the company do to honor Sam?
15. How did Sam feel when he saw what was written on the watch?
16. What can we infer from the story?

Passage Three
Can you imagine ice that does not melt and is not wet? Have you ever heard of dry ice? Dry ice is made by freezing a gas. It is quite different from ordinary ice, which is simply frozen water.
Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925. It has since fulfilled the hopes of its inventor. It can be used for making artificial fog in the movies. When steam is passed over dry ice, a very dense vapor rises. It can also be used for destroying insects in grain supplies. It is more practical than ordinary ice because it takes up less space and is 142 degrees colder. Since it turns into steam instead of melting into water, it is cleaner to use. For these reasons it is extremely popular, and many people prefer it to ordinary ice.
Dry ice is so cold that if you touch it with your bare fingers, it will burn you.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What is dry ice made of?
18. How is an artificial fog made in the movies?
19. What is the advantage of dry ice over ordinary ice?
20. When was dry ice first made?

Test 12

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The story was too long.
B) Reading novels is move entertaining.
C) The movie was not as good as the novels.
D) The photography was good.

2. A) The drugstore has already closed.
B) The drugstore will close at 5:30.
C) The woman should not go there.
D) It's half an hour's walk to the drugstore.

3. A) Two blocks.
B) Three blocks.
C) Four blocks.
D) Five blocks.

4. A) She should be careful about her money.
B) She should buy the brown suit.
C) She should find another job to make more money.
D) She shouldn't buy the brown suit.

5. A) It is an optimistic one.
B) It varies according to her mood.
C) It is usually sarcastic.
D) It is determined by what she reads in the newspapers.

6. A) A restaurant.
B) A hospital.
C) A hotel.
D) An airport.

7. A) $ 2.95.
B) $ 3.29.
C) $ 1.95.
D) $ 2.29.

8. A) Pipes and drugs.
B) Toys and cigarettes.
C) Cigarettes.
D) Drugs and toys.

9. A) He is likely to help.
B) He has already asked for help.
C) He doesn’t know a lot about computers.
D) He was the last one to use the computers.

10. A) In Mexico.
B) In California.
C) In some place we do not know.
D) In New Mexico.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

Situation Behavior
1. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________________________ We are festive, often noisy.
At funerals 2. We are __________________.
At religious services 3. We are _________________________. When we speak with close friends 4. We are _______________________________ _____________________________________. When we speak to employers 5. However, we are _______________________ ______________________________________.
Section B
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Why will it not matter in 2040 if you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you leave a room?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. Why will the sensor turn the lights or heaters off automatically?
___________________________________________________________________________
8. What will the sensors work through?
___________________________________________________________________________
9. Why is it not difficult for the sensors to detect an intruder?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. In 2040, what will you use to open the door?
___________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) One hundred twenty-five million dollars.
B) One hundred twenty-four million dollars.
C) One hundred fifty million dollars.
D) One hundred fifty-five million dollars.

12. A) Because it has few passengers.
B) Because it has been in financial trouble lately.
C) Because it has in an accidental trouble.
D) No one knows.

13. A) Texas Air will acquire Frontier's assets as part of its deal with People Express.
B) The proposed deal would allow most People Express employees to keep their jobs.
C) Texas Air will acquire People Express forcedly.
D) The company People Express will eventually lose its identity.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) the Atlantic Ocean　　　　　
B) any warm ocean
C) America
D) any warm country

15. A) nothing　
B) virus
C) germs　
D) different signs of disease

16. A) The mosquitoes are one of the easiest types to destroy.
B) The mosquitoes are born in pools of quiet, warm water.
C) The mosquitoes are living in a short distance to people's home.
D) The mosquitoes are hard to destroy.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) One year.　　　　　　　　　　　
B) Three years.
C) About two and half years.　　　
D) Thirteen years.

18. A) Language acquisition in children.
　 B) Teaching languages to children.
　 C) How to memorize words.
　 D) Communicating with infants.

19. A) 16.
B) 13.
C) 15.
D) 18.

20. A) They learn words before they learn grammar.
　 B) They learn the most words in high school.
　 C) They learn words very quickly.
　 D) They learn great complexity word at a rapid rate.

听力练习答案及原文

keys:
Warming up exercises
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.B

Section A
1. At weddings and birthday celebrations
2. sympathetic
3. serious and respectful
4. free to interrupt them and we will not be offended if they interrupt us
5. inclined to hear them out before saying anything ourselves

Section B
6. A sensor will turn them off automatically.
7. Because a sensor can detect the presence of a human.
8. The sensors will work through the central home computer.
9. Because the locks on the outside doors will be electronic.
10. Use the personal card - the one that is used for shopping.

Section C
11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.A 16.D 17.B 18.A 19.B 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: Well, how did you like that movie?
M: Not much, to be perfectly honest. When I see a movie, I like to be entertained. I just wish the story had been half as good as the photography.
Q: What seems to have been this man's opinion of the movie?

2. W: Tom. It's five o'clock. Do you think I'll have time to go to the drugstore before it closes?
M: Well. Can't you make it in half an hour?
Q: What can you infer from the man's statement?

3. M: Excuse me. Miss. Could you please tell me how to get to the University City Bank?
W: Sure. Go straight for two blocks, then turn left and walk three more blocks until you get to the drugstore. It's right across the street.
Q: How many blocks should the man walk through?

4. W: I certainly would like to buy the brown suit I saw in the department store. but I don't have enough money.
M: Well. if you would budget your money more carefully, you would be able to buy it .
Q: How does the man feel about the woman?

5. M: Just look at this newspaper. Nothing but murder, death, war. Do you still believe people are basically good?
W: Of course. Newspapers hardly ever report the stories about peace and generosity. They aren't news.
Q: What is the woman's attitude about people?

6. W: I'm really disappointed, the nurses are not friendly, and everything seems to be running behind the schedule.
M: Not to mention the fact that it is noisy because no one observes visiting hours.
Q: What are the two speakers discussing?

7. W: You'd be saving money if you bought the large box of candy. You'd get two more pounds for just $3.29.
M: But I don't want two pounds. Thank you. I'll take the $1.95 size.
Q: How much does the man plan to pay for the candy?

8. W: But you promised me you wouldn't buy anymore. Maybe you don't care about your health, but the boys and I do. You might, think of the children.
M: All right. I'll throw the pack away, but what did you do with my pipe?
Q: What had the man probably just bought?

9. W: I thought Paul might be able to help me figure out this computer programme.
M: Paul is about the last person I would ask if I were you.
Q: What does the man imply about Paul?

10. M: I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Smith tomorrow.
W: I'm sorry. Doctor Smith went on one-week vacation in Mexico, and on his way back he'll be staying in California for five days. Let me see, he'll probably be back the day after tomorrow.
Q: Where is Doctor Smith now?

Section A
All of us can change our behavior to fit different situations. At weddings and birthday celebrations we are festive, often noisy. At funerals we are sympathetic. At lectures we are attentive. At religious services, we are serious and respectful. Even the clothes we wear on these different occasions may vary. Our table manners are not the same at a picnic as in a restaurant or at a formal dinner party. When we speak with close friends, we are free to interrupt them and we will not be offended if they interrupt us. When we speak to employers, however, we are inclined to hear them out before saying anything ourselves. If we don't make such adjustments, we are likely to get accustomed into trouble. We may fail to accomplish our purpose and we are almost sure to be considered ill mannered or worse.
From one point of view, language is behavior. It is part of the way we accomplish act. It builds a bridge of communication without which society could not even exist. And like every other kind of behavior, it must be adjusted to fit different contexts or situations where it is used.

Section B
Do you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not matter. They will turn themselves off and on again when you return. You will choose the temperatures for each room including the lighting and the humidity. A sensor will detect the presence of a human (and, with luck, ignore the dog!) and turn the systems on and when the humans leave it will turn them off again.
The sensors will work through the central home computer and they will do much more than just turn the fires and lights on and off for you. They will detect faulty electrical appliances, plugs or switches, and isolate them so that they cannot harm anyone, and then warn you they need repair. They will detect fire and if you are out of the house the computer will call the fire brigade. It will also call the police should the sensors detect an intruder. This will not be too difficult because the locks on the outside doors will be electronic. You will open them using your personal card - the one you use for shopping-maybe using a number known only to you.
It will be impossible to lose the key and a housebreaker will have to tamper with the lock or with a window. It is not very difficult to make such tampering send a signal to the computer.
The computer will be more than a fireman-policeman-servant. It will be an entertainer, and most of your entertainment will come right into your home. It does now, of course, but by 2040, "entertainment" will mean much more. For one thing, you will be able to take part actively rather than just watching . . .

Section C
Passage One
Texas Air Corporation today announced that it has agreed to buy People Express Airlines for one hundred twenty-five million dollars in securities. Texas Air already owns Continental Airlines and New York Air. It is in the process of acquiring Eastern Airline and People Express, one of the first no-frills, low-fare air carriers, has been in financial trouble lately. It was forced to shut down its subsidiary, Frontier Airlines. Texas Air now says it will acquire Frontier's assets as part of its deal with People Express. The proposed deal would allow most People Express employees to keep their jobs, although the company will eventually lose its identity and become part of Texas Air. Federal officials must approve the merger.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. How much will Texas Air give to buy People Express Airlines according to the passage?
12. Why was People Express willing to become part of Texas Air and lose its identity?
13. Which one is not true according to the passage?

Passage Two
Yellow fever is a disease of warm lands that is found mainly along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It was first noticed in America and may well have come form Africa and reached the New World with or soon after Columbus.
In a daring group of experiments using human beings, Major Reed proved the truth of an idea advanced in 1881 by a Cuban doctor that the city type of mosquito passed on the disease. The successful result of these experiments gave birth to another and still more important idea: kill off the city type of mosquitoes and there will be no more yellow fever. Fortunately these mosquitoes are one of the easiest types to destroy. They are born in pools of quiet, warm water, within a short distance to people's homes.
Meanwhile one question still remained unanswered. The city type of mosquitoes carried the fever, without doubt, but how? After many experiments, a member of the United States Army Yellow Fever Commission decided that the disease must be carried by something too small to be seen. Then, taking some of his infected blood, he injected it into three other members of the group who wanted to help. Two of the three got yellow fever and recovered. This showed that the disease was carried by a virus that was too small to be seen through the microscopes of that day.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Yellow fever is found mainly around _______.
15. When the doctors found that blood samples could carry the disease, they examined them with microscopes and saw _______.
16. Which one is not true?

Passage Three
Having no language, infants cannot be told what they need to learn. Yet by the age of three they will have mastered the basic structure of their native language and will be well on their way to communicative competence. Acquiring their language is a most impressive intellectual feat. Studies of how children learn language generally agree that the most remarkable aspect of this feat is the rapid acquisition of grammar. Nevertheless, the ability of children to conform to grammatical rules is only slightly more wonderful than their ability to learn words. It has been estimated that the average high school graduate in the United States has a reading vocabulary of 80,000 words, which includes idiomatic expressions and proper names of people and places. This vocabulary must have been learned over a period of 16 years. From the figures, it can be calculated that the average child learns at a rate of about 13 new words per day. Clearly a learning process of great complexity goes on at a rapid rate in children.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. According to the passage, approximately how long does it take children to learn the basic structure of their native language?
18. What is the main subject of the passage?
19. How many new words does a child learn per day according to the passage?
20. According to the passage, what is impressive about the way children learn vocabulary?
Test 13

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) To make the woman angry.
B) To please the man's mother.
C) David is the man's good friend.
D) David is good at carrying on conversations.

2. A) Worried and frightened.
B) Very relaxed.
C) Quite unhappy.
D) Angry with the professor.

3. A) A writer.
B) A teacher.
C) A reporter.
D) A student.

4. A) Look for a more expensive hotel.
B) Go to another hotel by bus.
C) Try to find a quiet place.
D) Take a walk around the city.

5. A) She takes it as a kind of exercise.
B) She wants to save money.
C) She loves doing anything that is new.
D) Her office is not very far.

6. A) To put him through to the director.
B) To have a talk with the director about his work.
C) To arrange an appointment for him with the director.
D) To go and see if the director can meet him right now.

7. A) It is difficult to identify.
B) It has been misplaced.
C) It is missing.
D) It has been borrowed by someone.

8. A) The paperback edition is on sale.
B) Both editions are sold at the same price now.
C) It has two editions with the same cover.
D) The hardcover edition is more expensive.

9. A) Spending more time on sightseeing.
B) Visiting the city with a group.
C) Touring the city on a fine day.
D) Taking the man with her on the tour.

10. A) He gets nervous very easily.
B) He is an inexperienced speaker.
C) He is an awful speaker.
D) He hasn't prepared his speech well.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.
What do you remember John Mary
First holiday 1. It was not a very happy experience.
I felt ________________ at first.
First day at school 2. I don't remember________
_______________________. Favorite teacher 3. Oh, she really __________
___________, ____________. Worst teacher 4. Yeah, he pulled your ear ______
__________________________.
Last day at school 5. On the last day of my school life, we all _________
_______________________.
Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words
6. Why does the man not want to choose the state university?
__________________________________________________________________________
7. Is the White Stone College in a large or small city?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. What does the man care about most in choosing school?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. What is the problem while choosing the White Stone College?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. What is the woman's suggestion on the tuition problem?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Forty-five years old.
B) Forty-eight years old.
C) Forty-nine years old.
D) Forty-six years old.

12. A) She drove in her car to the photographer's home.
B) She telephoned and asked the photographer to come to her home.
C) She drove in her car to the photographer's studio.
D) She drove in her car to the photographer's office.

13. A) Because the photographer is their relative.
B) Because the photographer volunteered to take the photos for them.
C) Because the photographer worked for her.
D) Because in the photo her husband looked terrible.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Three.
B) Two.
C) Four.
D) Sis.

15. A) To catch the train.
B) To say good-bye to Professor Egghead.
C) To buy something.
D) To look around the station.

16. A) They are serious.
B) They are helpful.
C) They are tough.
D) They are absent-minded.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) A majority of Americans voted for it.
B) Large trucks were causing many accidents.
C) There was a sudden increase in highway deaths.
D) Fuel shortages.

l8. A) Easterners.
B) Westerners.
C) Older Persons.
D) Automobile industry workers.

19. A) 75 percent.
B) 23 percent.
C) 55 percent.
D) 66 Percent.

20. A) Trucks do not use crucial fuel.
B) Few trucks are involved in accidents.
C) Most trucks do not transport consumer goods.
D) Trucks run better at higher speeds.
听力练习答案及原文

keys:
Warming up exercises
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.B

Section A
1. very homesick
2. any special incidents
3. made history come to life, she really did
4. if you made a mistake or talked in class
5. sang our favorite hymn and it brought the tears to my eyes

Section B
6. Because for the first two years some lectures have too many students and some are usually taught by graduate students.
7. In a small town.
8. What the man do care about is if he can get individual attention from the faculty.
9. The White Stone's tuition is too high and he is not sure he can afford it.
10. She suggests that the man could apply for a student loan or sign up for a work-study program.

Section C
11.A 12.C 13.D 14.A 15.B 16.D 17.D 18.B 19.A 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.
M: I'm sorry you feel that way, but my mother insists that he come.
Q: Why is David being invited to the party?

2. W: Weren't you nervous when the professor called on you in class?
M: I'd say I was shaking all over.
Q: How did the man feel when he was called on?

3. W: Good evening, Professor David. My name is Susan Gray. I'm with the local newspaper. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
M: Not at all. Go ahead, please.
Q: What is Susan Gray?

4. M: I don' t think we can find a better hotel around here at this time.
W: Let's walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can't bear the traffic noise here.
Q: What will the speakers most probably do?

5. M: Hi, Susan. I hear that you walk all the way to the office these days.
W: Yes. I have found great pleasure in walking. That's the type of exercise I enjoy very much.
Q: Why does the woman walk all the way to the office?

6. M: I'd like to have a talk with your director sometime this week. Could you arrange it for me ?
W: He's rather busy these days. But I'll see what can I do.
Q: What's the man asking the woman to do?

7. W: Jack, I can't find Volume Ten. Could you check for me who borrowed it?
M: Here it is, on the upper shelf, next to Volume Two.
Q: Why can't the woman find the book?

8. M: Do you have the paperback edition of this dictionary?
W: Yes, We do. But the hard cover is on sale for the same price as the paperback.
Q: What does the woman say about the dictionary?

9. W: I think I will take the half-day tour of the city.
M: Why not the whole day?
Q: What does the man suggest?

10. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?
M: Yes, I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches.
Q: What do they think of Tom?

Section A
John: In my memory, my first holiday away from home is at age ten; I went to stay with an aunt at the seaside. Well, it was not a very happy experience. I felt very homesick at first. My first day at school is one day when I was five years old. I wanted to take all my toys with me but my parents would not let me. In the end it was agreed that I could take my teddy, but only on the first day. In the school I met my favorite teacher. It was Miss Robson who is my first teacher. She is very kind and a marvelous teacher. Moreover, I also met my worst teacher, Mr. Goodman. We all call him 揋oodygger, look. And the last day at school is also emblazoned on my mind. I wanted to get my own back, you see, on old Mr. Goodman. So I put this bucket of water over the classroom door and it fell on him then he got soaked. Ha ha, I have never seen anyone so angry.
Mary: My first holiday away from home happened when I was at the age of eight. We went on holiday to the Lake District. We stayed at a little guesthouse, just me and my parents. I remember we had honey for breakfast with the toast and porridge - I hate it. Well, about my first day at school, I don't remember any special incidents. At first I was very frightened and shy but I soon came to enjoy school. My favorite teacher was called Miss Brown and she was our history teacher. Oh, she really made history come to life, she really did. I also remember my worst teacher, Mrs. Sharpe. She taught maths. Oh, she had no patience. On the last day of my school life, we all sang our favorite hymn and it brought the tears to my eyes.

Section B
W: Hello, John. You must be pleased. After all how many students are lucky enough to have been accepted at their first and their second choices?
M: Not many I know. But I'm not sure yet which one to choose.
W: Well, you seem to have doubts about the state university. But its biology department has a fine reputation. What more could a biology major want?
M: Yeah. And they also have internships for seniors. But a friend told me that for the first two years some lectures have a hundred and fifty students. You probably wouldn't get to know any of your teachers.
W: Well, you might actually because those classes also have small discussion sections. Twice a week, and you have no more than twenty students.
M: I know. But I've heard that they are usually taught by graduate students. At White Stone College all classes are taught by professors.
W: What about location? Do you prefer a small town like White Stone? Or a bigger place like the state capital?
M: That doesn't matter to me. What I do care about is getting individual attention from the faculty than making friends.
W: Look, I've known you for four years now and you seem to be a pretty outgoing person. I don't think you have any trouble making friends at the state university. It sounds to me that you are learning toward White Stone though?
M: I am. The only problem is that the White Stone's tuition is really high and I'm not sure I can afford it.
W: You could still apply for a student loan or sign up for a work-study program.
M: Yeah. I think I'll look into that.

Section C
Passage One
Mr. and Mrs. Williams got married when he was twenty-three and she was twenty. Twenty-five years later, they had a big party, and a photographer came and took some photographs of them. Then the photographer gave Mrs. Williams a card and said, "They'll be ready next Wednesday. You can get them from our studio."
"No," Mrs. Williams said," please send them to us." Mrs. Williams was not happy when she saw them. She got into her car and drove to the photographer's studio. She went inside and said angrily, "You took some photographs of me and my husband last week, but I'm not going to pay for them."
"Oh, why not?" the photographer asked.
"Because my husband looks like a monkey. " Mrs. Williams said. "Well," the photographer answered, "that isn't our fault. Why didn't you think of that before you married him?"

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. How old was Mrs. Williams after she had been married for 25 years?
12. Where did Mrs. Williams go when she saw the photos?
13. Why didn't Mrs. Williams want to pay?

Passage two
There were three professors at the railway station. They were deep in conversation. The train had just arrived, but they did not notice it. Then the guard shouted, "Take your seats, please!"
The professors heard the guard and rushed for the train. Two of them got on the train before it moved. The third one was left behind. It was Professor Egghead. He looked sad.
One of the professor's students was at the station. He tried to comfort the professor. "It wasn't bad, sir." said the student. "Two out of three caught the train. That's quite good, you know." "I know," the professor said, "But it was my train. My friends only came to say goodbye."

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. How many professors were there at the railway station?
15. Why did the other two professors come to the railway station?
16. What did you learn about these professors?

Passage three
According to a recent poll, a large majority of Americans are in favor of retaining the present 55-mile-an-hour speed limit. This speed limit was imposed in 1973 when fuel shortages became crucial. Seventy-five percent of the persons surveyed, think that the law is a good one. They point to the decrease in the highway death rate or to the saving of fuel as reasons for their opinion. Easterners and older People, rather than young adults, are more likely to argue for retention of the law.
Likewise, only 23 percent of the people surveyed favor a higher speed limit for trucks. The trucking industry contends that truck engines work more efficiently at higher speeds and that trucks traveling at higher speeds reach markets more quickly, thereby saving consumers money. Some of the persons polled argue that trucks on certain highways are already involved in a disproportionate number of fatal highway accidents.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What was the principal reason for the original imposition of the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit?
18. Who of the following are less likely to favor retaining the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit?
19. How many of the people surveyed believed that the law is a good one?
20. Why do truckers want a higher speed limit for trucks?

Test 14

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) She must begin writing a paper for her history class.
B) She must start writing up her laboratory assignments for her chemistry.
C) She must begin studying for her English examination.
D) She must begin studying for her French examination.

2. A) He should work hard in order not to be fired.
B) He should be patient and stay at home.
C) He should try to seek another job.
D) He should talk with his boss about when he can go to work again.

3. A) To San Diego.
B) To New York.
C) To Los Angeles.
D) To San Francisco.

4. A) It was in a crisis．
B) It was in prosperity．
C) It was normal．
D) It was reviving．

5. A) 3:15.
B) 3:00.
C) 2:30.
D) 3:30.

6. A) The man is planning a trip to Austin.
B) The man has not been to Austin before.
C) The man doesn't like Austin.
D) The man has been to Austin before.

7. A) A complaint.
B) A phone call.
C) A letter.
D) A receit.

8. A) Most people killed in traffic accidents are heavy drinkers.
B) She does not agree with the man.
C) Drunk drivers are not guilty.
D) People should pay more attention to the danger of drunk driving.

9. A) He seems tired of driving from his home to work.
B) He prefers walking to driving.
C) He is satisfied with driving from his home to work.
D) The road is good but there is a lot of traffic.

10. A) He returned down the goods.
B) He doesn't like them.
C) He doesn't have enough money.
D) His business is founded.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

Time What to do
Monday 1. I'll give a lecture ____________________________
____________________________________________. Wednesday 2. On Wednesday, you'll have to hand in one-page paper on the topic, and as a group, ______________ ___________________________________________. Thursday 3.On Thursday, I'll ____________________________ ____________________________________________.
4. Also on Thursday, we'll ______________________ ______________________________ what prominent political thinkers had to say about the topic. Over the weekend 5. You'll _______________________ on the following Monday.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Use a word to describe the danger of the nuclear power.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. What is the main topic of the passage?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the result when around a person or an animal there is a very high level nuclear radiation?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. Why can it do serious damage even in lowest levels?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. Why is the nuclear radiation so mystery?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Driving a car full-time.
B) Strong desire and constant practice.
C) Day dreaming is essential.
D) Have your eyes fixed.

12. A) They drive full-time.
B) They do not concentrate on their window shopping.
C) They cannot see the hood of their car.
D) They drive while tired or worried.

13. A) Daydreams.
B) Looks to the front and both sides.
C) Window-shops.
D) Worries full-time.

14. A) Full-time drivers.
B) Students and young People.
C) Worried or tired People.
D) Window shoppers.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A) Skating.
B) Skiing.
C) Ice hockey.
D) Ice-sailing.

16. A) Rain.
B) Snow.
C) Sun.
D) Fog.

17. A) Health.
B) Time.
C) Money.
D) Places.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) It tends to be informal.
B) It tends to be bad-mannered.
C) It tends to be formal.
D) It tends to be too respectful to woman.

19. A) Definitely yes.
B) Of course not.
C) Maybe.
D) Not very.

20. A) Definitely.
B) All of the time.
C) Yes, of course.
D) Never.
听力练习答案及原文

keys:
Warming up exercises
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.C

Section A
1. on the different concept of political thought and I will talk about justice for example
2. we will discuss the issues involved
3. turn your paper with suggestions for a revision
4. explore through lecture and discussion
5. revise your paper and hand it in

Section B
6. Radiation.
7. The danger of the nuclear power.
8. It can kill them by killing masses of cell in vital organs.
9. Because the damaged cells can reproduce themselves in a deformed way.
10. First it cannot be detected by human senses; second, no victim is aware when damage has occurred.

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.B 14.C 15.B 16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: Have you started writing your paper for history?
W: Not yet. I'm still writing up my laboratory assignments for chemistry and studying for my midterms in English and French.
Q: For which class must the woman begin to prepare?

2. M: Does Bill have any idea when he'll be able to go back to work?
W: He's not certain. but the doctor is saying that it might be another three weeks.
Q: What will Bill have to do in the coming 3 weeks?

3. M: Can you give me some information about the cost of a trip to Los Angeles?
W: I' m sorry, sir. I can' t give you that information over the phone. The travel agent will be able to help you.
Q: Where did the man want to go?

4. M: The economic news doesn't sound good, does it?
W: Not according to the newspaper yesterday. I saw a similar report last night on TV. The analysis seemed to be quite realistic.
Q: What can we learn about the economic situation from the above conversation?

5. W: It's a quarter to three. Do you think I should start arranging the table?
M: Yes. Mrs. Houston should be here in 15 minutes. She's known for her punctuality.
Q: At what time is Mrs. Houston expected?

6. W: I'm thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it's worth seeing?
M: Well, I wish I had been there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

7. W: Nancy complains that she never gets any mail.
M: That's too bad. I'll write her right away.
Q: What would Nancy like to receive?

8. M: I think that it's high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving now.
W: I can't agree with you more. You see, drunk drivers kill countless innocent people each year.
Q: What does the woman mean?

9. W: Do you live far from your work?
M: It's about 20 miles. But it doesn't seem that far. The road is good, and there is not much traffic.
Q: How does the man feel about driving from his home to his work?

10. W: Why don' t you buy more goods?
M: We would like to buy more goods, but our business took a down turn and we are short of funds.
Q: Why won' t the man buy more goods?

Section A
Good afternoon! As you know, this is a course in beginning political theory. We'll be meeting each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 clock for the next twelve weeks. Each Monday, I'll give a lecture on the different concept of political thought and I will talk about justice for example. On Wednesday, you'll have to hand in a one-page paper on the topic, and as a group, we'll discuss the issues involved. On Thursday, I'll hand out your papers with suggestions for a revision. Also on Thursday, we'll explore through lecture and discussion what prominent political thinkers had to say about the topic. Over the weekend, you'll revise your paper and hand it in on the following Monday. I'll grade only the revised. Keep your papers brief, because I won't accept papers that exceed a single page. I'll be available on Tuesday and Friday afternoons to discuss your papers with you. Are there any questions?

Section B
Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around us but we can't sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves, nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things.
At very high levels, radiation can kill an animal or human being outright by killing masses of cell in vital organs. But even the lowest levels can do serious damage. There is no level of radiation that is completely safe. If the radiation does not hit anything important, the damage may not be significant. This is the case when only a few cells are hit, and if they arc killed outright. Your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged, and if they reproduce themselves, you may be in trouble. They reproduce themselves in a deformed way. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years.
This is another reason for some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the victim being aware at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated and feel fine, then die of cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak or liable to serious illness as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents.

Section C
Passage One
Good driving can only be learned by constant practice and a strong desire to be a skillful driver. Many drivers do little more than look over the hood while driving. You must train yourself to fix your eyes so that they can see not only the road ahead of you but objects on each side of you and behind you. Concentration is one of the most important elements in safe driving. The driver's seat is no place for daydreaming or window-shopping. Nor is it a place for a tired driver or a worried one. Driving an automobile is a full time job.

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. According to the speaker, which of the following is essential if a person is to become a good driver?
12. According to the speaker, what mistakes do many drivers make?
13. What does a safe driver do when behind a wheel?
14. Which kind of People should not drive a car?

Passage Two
Many people think about holidays in January. They begin to make plans. They talk about places and ideas...and prices. January is cold in many countries, and February is, even Worse! Some people like winter holidays. lf they live near mountains, they probably go skiing. Some people can ski every weekend, but others go for a week and have a real holiday.
Not everybody likes winter holidays, though. Many people dream of sun and warm beaches. And other people like to do things when they are on holiday. They want to learn a foreign language, or visit famous places or go climbing. And some people like to have a holiday with a lot of other people; others prefer to go on their own.
Even if we all have different ideas about an ideal holiday, we all have to face two problems: time and money. In some countries, people have three weeks holiday each year; in other countries, it is four weeks. And teachers often have twelve weeks!

Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. What winter sport do some people like?
16. What do many people dream of ?
17. What is the main problem for teachers?
Passage Three
Many people think that American society tends to be too informal and relaxed about good manners. However, there are certain social customs, which they carefully observe. First, there are several ways a man shows respect to a woman. A man always opens the door for a woman and she always walks ahead of him. Another way is for the man to walk on the near side of the street. It is also polite to rise when a woman enters a room or comes to a table. The man stands until she sits or asks him to sit down. In public, it is always courteous for a man to take his hat off when he shows respect. For example, you will often notice men take their hats off in an elevator.
To shake hands with a woman is not always necessary. However, when a woman offers her hand, a man should respond graciously. In public, it is always true that man should not give a woman the so-called"bone crushing technique". This technique can be painful. A man should shake a woman's hand as naturally and pleasantly as he can. However, to kiss a woman's hand is definitely not an American social custom.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. What do many people think about American society?
19. Are Americans considerate towards women?
20. Do American men frequently kiss a woman's hand?


Test 15

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The man's attitude is more sensible than the woman's.
B) They have different opinions as to what to do next.
C) They have to pay for the house by installments.
D) They will fix a telephone in the bathroom.

2. A) It will take about one month to repair the watch.
B) The woman should have saved more money.
C) It is a good idea to keep the old watch.
D) The watch is no longer worth repairing.

3. A) It will last for two weeks.
B) It has come to a halt.
C) It will end before long.
D) It will probably continue.

4. A) They think cinemas are too far away from their homes.
B) They are disappointed with the films produced these days.
C) They both dislike films about adventure stories.
D) They both like the idea of going to the cinema at night.

5. A) She didn't know how to use the new oven.
B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
C) There is something wrong with the oven.
D) There is something wrong with the food.

6. A) His only son is dying.
B) His mother died some time ago.
C) He didn't look after his sick wife.
D) He hasn't taken good care of his son.

7. A) They spent three hundred dollars on their vacation.
B) They drew more money than they should have from the bank.
C) They lost their bankbook.
D) They had only three hundred dollars in the bank.

8. A) To do whatever the committee asks him to do.
B) To make decisions in agreement with the committee.
C) To run the committee in his way.
D) To make himself the committee chairman.

9. A) It's quite normal.
B) It's too high.
C) It's cheap indeed.
D) It could be cheaper.

10. A) He never keeps his promises.
B) He is crazy about parties.
C) He has changed his mind.
D) He is not sociable.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Career Likes and Dislikes
A dance teacher 1.At the end of a session ________________________
_________________________________________ - it's very gratifying.
2.What I don't like is, well, ______________________
____________________________________________. A bar waiter 3. But I like the place and ________________________
____________________________________________. An accountant 4. At first it was fun, because there was so much to learn, ________________________________ was interesting.
5. I hate paying the bills, _________________________
____________________________________________!
Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. How long has the speaker been a ski-patroller?
__________________________________________________________________________
7. What does the speaker say he likes most about giving ski lessons?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the main responsibility of a ski-patroller according to the passage? __________________________________________________________________________
9. What is the advantage of working on a ski patrol?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. What do the ski-patrollers pride in according to the speaker?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) The color of the dog.
B) The price of the dog.
C) Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D) Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

12. A) It must be trained so it won't bite.
B) It needs more love and care.
C) It demands more food and space.
D) It must be looked after carefully.

13. A) They are less likely to run away.
B) It's easier for their masters to train them.
C) They are less likely to be shy with human beings.
D) It's easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) To determine whether the Earth's temperature is going up.
B) To study the behavior of some sea animals.
C) To measure the depths of the ocean.
D) To measure the movement of waves in the ocean.

15. A) They were frightened and distressed.
B) They swam away when the speaker was turned on.
C) They swam closer to "examine" the speaker when it was turned off.
D) They didn't seem to be frightened and kept swimming near the speaker.

16. A) To attract more sea animals to the testing site.
B) To drive dangerous sea animals away from the testing site.
C) To help trace the sea animals being tested.
D) To determine how sea animals communicate with each other.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) For education.
B) For adventure.
C) To enjoy themselves.
D) To look for a different lifestyle.

18. A) It has a dense population.
B) It has many towering buildings.
C) There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway.
D) There are many museums and palaces.

19. A) It has many big and beautiful parks.
B) It possesses many historical sites.
C) It is a city of contrasts.
D) It is an important industrial center.

20. A) It makes our life more interesting.
B) It enables us to acquire first-hand knowledge.
C) It helps develop our personalities.
D) It brings about changes in our lifestyle.
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Warming up exercises
1.B 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.C 10.C

Section A
1. you can really see how people have slimmed down and sort of built up some muscle
2. it's hard to keep coming up with new ideas for classes
3. I plan on sticking around for a while
4. and working with figures and money
5. because there is never enough money to pay them

Section B
6. The speaker has been a ski-patroller for three years.
7. He can make a lot of friends that way.
8. Ensure the safety of everyone who skis here.
9. One can get in great shape and be able to help people everyday.
10. They pride themselves in their ability to get people off the mountain quickly and safely.

Section C
11.C 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.D 16.C 17.D 18.D 19.C 20.B

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: Next, shouldn't we get a telephone installed in the hall?
W: Fixing the shower pipe is far more important.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

2. W: I can't figure out what's wrong with my watch. It was just a month ago that I had it repaired.
M: Don't waste your time and money any more. It's a very old watch and it is quite worn out.
Q: What does the man mean?

3. W: The strike at the port has held up our export orders for two weeks. Do you think it will end soon?
M: So far as I know, the management side has made an improved pay offer but the union is holding out for its original demands.
Q: What does the man think of the strike?

4. M: I used to go to the cinema a lot. It did make a night out, but not now.
W: No, I don't either. There aren't good adventurous stories like the movies they made when I was young.
Q: What can be concluded from this conversation?

5. M: Yes, Mrs. Smith, what can I do for you? Is it the refrigerator again?
W: No, it is the oven this time. I think something is wrong with the temperature control. Whatever I try to cook gets burned.
Q: Why does the woman call the man?

6. M: What kind of father am I? My only son almost died, and I didn't even know he was ill.
W: Don't blame yourself. You were too busy to pay attention to him. If his mother was still alive, things would have been much better.
Q: Why does the man blame himself?

7. M: I just got a statement from the bank. It says I've drawn $ 300 more than I have in my account.
W: Well, we did spend a lot on our vocation. In fact, we didn't know exactly how much was in our bank.
Q: What are they talking about?

8. W: Was Robert elected to the committee?
M: Yes. In fact he was made chairman. But he only agreed to take the job if they let him have the final say.
Q: What does Robert intend to do?

9. W: John told me he had got a second-hand car, do you know how much he paid for it?
M: Well, he said he paid 800 dollars for it. I think he got a real bargain.
Q: What does the man think of the price of the car?

10. W: Robert wants to know if he can go with us to the party.
M: That's odd. This morning he said he wanted to go by himself.
Q: What do we learn about Robert?

Section A
Speaker one
I am really glad I have a job as a dance teacher where I can keep moving. I like to see people make progress. At the end of a session you can really see how people have slimmed down and sort of built up some muscle - it's very gratifying. What I don't like is, well, it's hard to keep coming up with new ideas for classes. Moreover it's hard on my voice. I have to yell all the time so people can hear me above the music.

Speaker two
I am a night person so I chose bar waiter as a career. I love the hours. Although some of the nights when I go in I just don't feel like dealing with all the noise. When I get in a big crowd it can be pretty noisy. And then at the end of the night you don't always smell so good, either. You smell like cigarettes. But I like the place and I plan on sticking around for a while.

Speaker Three
Well, I am an accountant. At first it was fun, because there was so much to learn, and working with figures and money was interesting. But now it's very routine. I hate paying the bills, because there is never enough money to pay them!
Section B
Good morning. Let me welcome all the new members of the ski patrol. My name is Brand Peters and I've been a ski-patroller for nearly three years. After working in offices and restaurants I find this job very satisfying. After all, if you love the outdoors, it's a great job. You won't get rich but you get in great shape and you will be able to help people everyday. And for me the best part of the job is that I've made a lot of friends that way. Of course your main responsibilities will involve ensuring the safety of everyone who skis here. All trails have to be checked daily to make sure they are groomed probably. You also have to be watching out constantly for people who aren't skiing safely, or who may think they are better skiers than they really are. And to help those who are injured, you'll have to know basic first aid. Tomorrow you will begin training in a first aid system. We pride ourselves in our ability to get people off the mountain quickly and safely. OK, so you are free to explore the slopes for the test of the day. All in all, I think that being a ski patroller is great job. I hope you will all feel the same way.

Section C
Passage One
Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialist advice is available to help you choose the most suitable breed of dog. But in part, the decision depends on common sense. Most breeds were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose a breed that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a good deal of time to train the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the country and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Whereas cats identify with the house and so are content if their place there is secure, a dog identifies with its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby-dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its affection from its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.What are mentioned as considerations in buying a dog?
12. Why does the speaker say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?
13. Why is it advised to buy baby dogs under three months old?

Passage Two
A team of scientists recently began a project to measure the effects of loud noises on sea animals. If the sounds don't harm the animals, then the researchers can go ahead with a plan to transmit sound waves through the Pacific Ocean to take the earth's temperature. Sound travels faster through warm water than cold water. By analyzing the speed of sound through the ocean over time, the scientists will be able to determine if our planet is warming up. The experiment was nearly cancelled more than a year ago because environmental groups fear that the sound will confuse or harm the sea-animals. So, scientists are conducting tests on the animals first. The researchers lowered a loud speaker that emits low frequency sound about 1000 meters beneath the ocean. Scientists at the site transmit sound waves into the ocean. Radio transmitters attached to some of the sea-animals help the researchers keep track of the animals' movements. If sea-animals are distressed by the sounds, they would swim away from the speakers. So far, there aren't any signs that the animals are being harmed. Researchers at the site noticed that large numbers of sea-animals swim near the speaker whether it was turned on or off, but it is still too soon to know for sure, the scientists admit. The test will continue through September. "If all goes well," they say, "we can begin measuring temperature changes on our planet."

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.What is the purpose of analyzing the speed of sound through the Pacific Ocean?
15. What was the reaction of the sea-animals to the sound tests?
16. For what purpose radio transmitters are used?

Passage Three
People enjoy taking trips. but what are the reasons they leave home? One reason is for education. People travel because they want to broaden their horizons to learn about other people and other places. They are curious about other cultures. When people are tourists, they get a quick look at different ways of living. Even a short look at another kind of lifestyle is an important lesson. On a trip, a person can learn directly by visiting museums and historic spots. What does a tourist learn who sees the art museums, visits the historical places and other scenic spots in Paris and shops along the river Seine? He gets a vivid picture, a real life one of the French people. He learns about their attitudes, how they feel about business, beauty and history. What about the tourist who goes to Hong Kong? Does he get the same information that he could get from a book? He might read that "Hong Kong is crowded", that there is less than 200 square meters of space for each person. But seeing and feeling the lack of space will impress him much more. He might read that there are nearly 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway. But the sight of so many vehicles parked along the roadside would be a much more vivid lesson, The tourist to Hong Kong will never forget the contrasts: the strait vertical lines of tall modern buildings and the moving lines of boats that people live in.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. Why do people leave home to travel according to the passage?
18. What do we learn from the passage about Paris?
19. What impression will a tourist get of Hong Kong?
20. What does the passage tell us about traveling?
Test 16

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) He must meet his teacher.
B) He must attend a class.
C) He must go out with his girlfriend.
D) He must stay at school to finish his homework.

2. A) He enjoys reading letters.
B) He has been job-hunting.
C) He is offering the woman a job.
D) He is working for a company.

3. A) She has not heard of Prof. Johnson.
B) She has not heard of Prof. Johnson's brother.
C) She is a good friend of Prof. Johnson's.
D) She does not know Prof. Johnson's brother.

4. A) He wants to have more sleep.
B) His wife doesn't sleep well.
C) Women need more sleep than men.
D) He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.

5. A) By bus.
B) By bike.
C) By taxi.
D) On foot.

6. A) Something went wrong with the bus.
B) She took somebody to hospital.
C) Something prevented her from catching the bus.
D) She came on foot instead of taking a bus.

7. A) Henry doesn't like the color.
B) Someone else painted the house.
C) There was no ladder in the house.
D) Henry painted the house himself.

8. A) The tape was missing.
B) The tape had been returned to Paul.
C) Jack lent his tape to Paul.
D) Jack brought the tape to the party.

9. A) Jane is looking for a summer job.
B) Jane is packing for the summer vacation.
C) Jane is on her way home.
D) Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.

10. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith.
B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.
C) He wants to change the time of the appointment.
D) He wants the woman to meet him at three o'clock.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got. (5 points)

When Why
Mary 1. I really started smoking __________
_______________________________. 2. I think it probably just was _____
________________________________________.

John 3. I started _____________________
_____________________________.
4. I think my family smoked and that really made me want to, really; somehow ___________________________
_______________________________.
Mike 5) Like most people, I started smoking
___________, foolishly.


Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. What is the main topic of the passage?
_______________________________________________________________________
7. What result would millions of dying trees lead to according to the passage?
_______________________________________________________________________
8. How many tons of CO2 does the average rich world resident add yearly to the atmosphere according to the text?
_______________________________________________________________________
9. What will the shift of climate zones be accompanied by according to James Hansen's prediction?
_______________________________________________________________________
10. How many percent of all the world's energy is consumed by a quarter of the world's population?
_______________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .at the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once, after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) You can sleep quickly.
B) Your heart rates will increase, making it more difficult to relax.
C) You will have dreams.
D) You will get some bad habit.

12. A) Sleep a lot or sleep late on weekends.
B) Not get virtually exercise.
C) Rest frequently during the day.
D) All of the above.

13. A) That can let you sleep well.
B) That can comfort you.
C) That can let you sleep quickly.
D) That can cause worse insomnia later.

14. A) He can drink some milk.
B) He can eat some cheese or tuna fish.
C) He can eat sleeping pills.
D) Both A and B.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A) The discovery of the simplified film.
B) The discovery of some kind of paper.
C) The discovery of some metal.
D) The discovery of light darkened silver salt.

16. A) By using a special piece of metal sensitized with silver salt.
B) By placing some common salt on the metal.
C) By use a kind of paper.
D) Not mentioned in the passage.

17. A) 1727.
B) 1826.
C) 1839.
D) 1860.

18. A) Because he took some famous pictures of the American Civil War.
B) Because he invented the so-called instant camera.
C) Because he put some common salt on the metal.
D) Because he discovered that light darkened silver salt.

Passage Three
Questions 19 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) He should know a lot about the rules of harmony and rhythm.
B) He should have an intuitive feeling for how the music works.
C) He should have a natural expression of moods and feelings.
D) He should major in music.

20. A) Do some training.
B) Listen to some examples of good jazz.
C) Learn to play jazz.
D) Not mentioned in the passage.
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Warming up exercises
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.B

Section A
1. my first year at university
2. a social habit more than anything else
3. when I was about sixteen
4. It was like growing up
5. at school

Section B
6. Impact of global warming on climate.
7. That would lead to massive forest fires, releasing ions of CO2 and boosting global warming.
8. About 3.2 tons.
9. That will be accompanied by the cutting of many trees.
10. About 75 per cent.

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.D 14.D 15.D 16.A 17.C 18.A 19.B 20.B

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: John, do you want to go swimming with me today?
M: Sure. But I can't leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at three o'clock.
Q: Why can't John go swimming now?

2. W: Hey, Mike, what's that you're reading?
M: It's a letter from a company where I applied for a job. They're offering me a job after I graduate.
Q: What do we learn about Mike?

3. M: Do you know Professor Johnson's brother?
W: I've never met him, but I've heard that he is as well-known as Johnson herself.
Q: What do we learn from the woman's reply?

4. W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.
M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.
Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?

5. M: If I were you, I'd ride a bike to work. Taking a crowded bus during rush hours is really terrible.
W: Thank you for your advice, but my bike has got a flat tired.
Q: How would the woman most probably get to work?

6. M: What happened to you? You are so late.
W: The bus I took broke down in front of the hospital, and I had to walk from there.
Q: Why was the woman so late?

7. W: Did Henry paint the whole house himself?
M: He had it painted, because he doesn't like climbing ladders.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

8. W: Did Jack find the tape he borrowed from Paul? Do you know?
M: He looked everywhere for it, but in the end he had to go to the party without it.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

9. M: Is Jane looking forward to going home for this summer?
W: She is counting the days.
Q: What does the woman imply?

10. M: Good morning! This is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.
W: Yes, Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.
Q: Why is the man making the phone call?

Section A
Mary: I should think I really started smoking my first year at university. Everybody else smoked. It was just the thing to do. I think it probably just was a social habit more than anything else. In our family, my father smoked an my mother didn't, so it was always a split thing in the house.
John: I started when I was about sixteen. And I really started because I think my family smoked and that really made me want to, really; somehow it was like growing up. And of course my friends around me were smoking and when we, when we left school we'd go over the park and have a quick cigarette. In fact, when I first started I used to pretend that I was so hooked that I could not give up because it was like being a grown-up. You know grown-ups say they cannot give up smoking, they wish they couldn't smoke and I used to pretend to say that. And of course, by the time it really happens it is too late. It doesn't mean the same thing any more. You actually want to give up but you can't.
Mike: Like most people, I started smoking at school, foolishly. I was offered cigarettes by other children and in those days, I suppose smoking was the equivalent of drug taking today that it was considered fashionable and sophisticated and adult to smoke.
Section B
There are hidden factors which scientists call 揻eedback mechanismsd themselves in an unfamiliar environment will die. The 1000 kilometre-wide strip of forest running through Canada, Russia and Scandinavia could be cut by half. Millions of dying trees would soon lead to massive forest fires, releasing ions of CO2 and further boosting global warming.
Even if we were to magically stop all greenhouse-gas emissions tomorrow the impact on global climate would continue for decades. Delay will simply make the problem worse. The fact is that some of us are doing quite well the way things are. In the developed world prosperity has been built on 150 years of cheap fossil fuels.
Material progress has been linked to energy consumption. Today 75 per cent of all the world's energy is consumed by a quarter of the world's population. The average rich world resident adds about 3.2 tons of CO2 yearly to the atmosphere, more than four times the level added by each Third World citizen. The US, with just seven per cent of the global population, is responsible for 22 per cent of global warming.

Section C
Passage One
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Then maybe this is for you. When you worry about sleeping and twisting around, trying to find a comfortable position, you're probably only making matters worse. What happens is that your heart rates actually increase, making it more difficult to relax. You may also have some bad habits that contribute to the problem. Do you rest frequently during the day? Do you get virtually no exercise, or do you exercise strenuously late in the day? Do you often sleep a lot or sleep late on weekends? Any of these facts might be leading to your sleepless by disrupting your body's natural rhythm. What you should do then on those sleepless nights? Don't bother with sleeping pills that can actually cause worse insomnia later. The best thing to do is to drink milk or eat cheese or tuna fish. They are all rich in the amino acid that helps produce in the brain a neural transmitter that induces sleep. This neural transmitter will help you relax. And you'll be on the way to get a good night's sleep until tomorrow's broadcast. This has been another series 揌int for good health

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. According to the speaker, what happens when you turn and twist to get comfortable?
12. According to the speaker, what sometimes causes people to have trouble sleeping?
13. What does the speaker say about sleeping pills?
14. According to the speaker, what can one do when one has trouble sleeping?

Passage Two
Today, I'll be talking about the invention of the camera and photography. The camera is often thought to be a modern invention. But as early as 1727, a German physicist discovered that light darkened silver salt, a chemical compound. Using as a camera, a big box with a small hole to let the light in, he made temporary images on the salt. Silver salt is still the base of film today. Then a French scientist made the first permanent picture by using a special piece of metal sensitized with silver salt. A photography he made in 1826 still exists. The painter Daguerre improved on the process by placing common salt, the kind we eat, on the metal. This was in 1839, the official date of the beginning of the photography. But the problem was the printing of the photographs. And it wasn't until other scientists developed the kind of paper we now use that good printing was possible and photography became truly modern. In 1860's, Matthew Brady was able to take his famous pictures of the American Civil War, thus making portrait poses very popular. In the 20th century, George Eastman of the United States simplified film developing, and Edwards Land invented the so-called instant camera with self-developing film. If we say that the photography came into existence in 1839, it follows that it has taken more than one hundred years for the camera to reach its present condition of technical refinement.

Questions 15 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15.What discovery was the basis of photography?
16. How was the first prominent picture made?
17. What does the speaker regard as the official date of the beginning of photography?
18. According to the speaker, why is Matthew Brady remembered today?

Passage Three
To play their music well, jazz musicians don't really need to know a lot about the rules of harmony and rhythm. Of course they might have knowledge of both harmony and rhythm, but that kind of knowledge isn't what makes them good jazz musicians. What does make them good is having an intuitive feeling for how the music works. For artists in the medium of jazz, the music comes naturally. It flows almost spontaneously through them. Their music performance is not planned in advance. As they play, they don't monitor themselves in terms of a formal theory of performance. As a result, jazz is a natural expression of the moods and feelings of the artists, a moment-by-moment expression of the self. Now you are in for a treat. I brought some recordings of my favorite jazz artists. We'll spend some time listening to some examples of really good jazz next time.

Questions 19 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. What makes a musician do well in jazz according to the speaker?
20. What will the class do next?
Test 17

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Bank.
B) Post office.
C) Restaurant.
D) Store.

2. A) They all got drunk.
B) They enjoyed themselves.
C) They stayed too long a time.
D) They got out of control.

3. A) He went once.
B) He went twice.
C) He went three times.
D) He did not go.

4 . A) He is making a withdrawal from a bank.
B) He is robbing the woman.
C) He is a doctor about to administer a needle to a patient.
D) He is admitting her to a hospital.

5. A) On a telephone.
B) In a hotel.
C) In private.
D) In a guesthouse.

6. A) He wouldn't go because he didn't feel well.
B) He would go though he was sick.
C) He wouldn't go because he didn't like Susan.
D) He would go because that exercise might do him good.

7. A) Yes, because she got some while she was shopping.
B) Yes, because she wants to help him.
C) No, because she's already lent it to a friend.
D) No, because she's already spent much of it.

8. A) The long wait.
B) Her paycheck.
C) The computer.
D) The bank's excuses.

9. A) He hopes he can finish the last amount of reading before the test.
B) Though he is not fully prepared, he will take the test.
C) He is afraid the test will cost him a long time.
D) He has been doing the reading assignment for a long time.

10. A) He is a touring guide.
B) He is very tired.
C) He hates his daily life.
D) He enjoys a change from his routine work.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

The place Weather condition
In Chicago 1. It looks like _________________________________
___________________________________________.
2. It'll be cloudy tomorrow ______________________. In Denver 3. _________________ degrees in Denver.
In Dallas 4. Dallas is ____________________forty-eight degrees. Across the south 5. Clear skies in Miami, and they are going to _______ ____________________________________________.
Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. When did the speaker collect his first Lincoln dime?
__________________________________________________________________________
7. What are Lincoln pennies made of?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. Why were letters DVB on pennies?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. What was one of the reasons the collector collected coins as a teenager?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. How many coins had the collector collected in the 25 years?
__________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.A) It was situated in the North.
B) It was situated in the South.
C) It occupied a section of the Potomac River.
D) It moved from place to place.

12. A) Because the government wanted to commemorate Columbus.
B) In order to please George Washington, the first President.
C) Because the only available site was in Maryland.
D) In order not to favor any particular state.

13. A) In the same year as the Capitol Building was opened.
B) When the District of Columbia was established.
C) When Washington became the first President.
D) In the same year that Maryland granted the land.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.A)The use of energy resources.
B) Clothing, housing, and animal breeding.
C) Agriculture and drugs.
D) Child rearing and artificial hearts.

15. A) Waste materials are a source of bacteria.
B) Solar energy, waste materials, and vegetative life processes have unlimited possibilities.
C) Mankind is expecting an increasing voice in use of new solar energy devices.
D) The energy demand is so great that man will have to use vegetative matters and waste materials.

16. A) Availability of artificial body organs.
B) Elimination of genetic defects.
C) Improvements in drugs for medical use.
D) An explanation of the origin of life.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Through radio.
B) Through television.
C) Through newspapers.
D) All the above.

18. A) By drinking coffee.
B) By reading some books.
C) By reading newspapers and watching TV.
D) By doing morning exercise.

19. A) The news is broadcast repeatedly on radio and TV throughout the day.
B) In the evening news is a prime feature on TV.
C) There is more news late at night.
D) Many people are tired of the news on TV.

20. A) They often harshly criticize it.
B) They don't like it at all.
C) They are indifferent to it.
D) They seem to like it .

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Warming up exercises
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.D

Section A
1. that rain is going to continue through the weekend
2. with scattered showers
3. Thirty-eight
4. experiencing unseasonably cold weather
5. enjoy a sunny seventy-eight degrees in that town this weekend

Section B
6. In 1971.
7. They are made of copper.
8. Because the designer's initials are DVB.
9. It was the coin that he could afford to collect as a young teenager.
10. Over three hundred coins.

Section C
11.D 12.D 13.A 14.C 15.B 16.D 17.D 18.C 19.D 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: May I bring you something else? Some more coffee perhaps?
W: Nothing more thanks. Just bring me my check.
Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?

2. M: What do you think of the wedding reception?
W: The new couple was so happy; the dinner was delicious; and all had a good time.
Q: What did the wedding guests do?

3. W: How did Bill finally go to New York? First he was going to fly, then to take the bus. But the last time I talked to him he hadn't really decided.
M: He ended up driving his own car. The plane was too expensive, and the bus was too slow.
Q: How many times did Bill go to New York?

4 . M: Don't make a sound and you won't get hurt. Now hand over your pocketbook. Make it fast!
W: Here. Take what you want. I won't scream. Just don't hurt me.
Q: What's going on?

5. M: Is this 683-4665? I'm trying to reach the guesthouse.
W: I'm sorry. You must have a wrong number. This is a private residence.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?

6. W: There was such a heavy fog yesterday and today it's such a fine day. Why don't we climb the mountain?
M: Oh, I would love to. Susan, but I have been sick for a few days and all that exercise may not be too good for me.
Q: How did the man feel about Susan's invitation?

7. M: Barbara, do you have any extra money you could loan me?
W: I wish I could help. I went shopping yesterday. Now I have only two dollars till the end of the week.
Q: Will the man borrow any money from the woman?

8. W: Excuse me. I've been waiting for more than twenty minutes to cash my pay check.
M: I'm afraid everyone has to wait today. Our computer's down.
Q: What is the woman complaining about?

9. W: Are you ready for your exam next week?
M: Not really. The reading list is too long, but I will take the test anyway.
Q: What does the man mean?

10. W: I've had a delightful time and I really appreciate your spending so much time showing me the sights.
M: Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine and do something a little bit different.
Q: What can we learn from the man's statement?

Section A
It is the time for the weekend weather forecast. It is still raining here in Chicago. It looks like that rain is going to continue through the weekend. It'll be cloudy tomorrow with scattered showers, and the outlook for Sunday - more rain and colder. The predicted high for tomorrow is forty 杅ive degrees Fahrenheit, but the thermometer is expected to dip to the freezing point tomorrow night, with a temperature of thirty-two degrees. I am afraid colder weather is on its way!
Let us take a look now at the weather across the country, Showers expected tomorrow down the West Coast as far as San Francisco. Fair weather in the low seventies predicted for the Los Angeles area; fair in San Diego. There is a cold front from Canada moving down through the western states. Thirty-eight degrees in Denver, Colorado, with thirty-mile-an-hour winds, and it is expected to be cold and windy right through the weekend, Dallas is experiencing unseasonably cold weather - forty-eight degrees. It is raining as far east as Detroit and Toronto, and that rain is going to continue through tomorrow, when it may turn to snow. Currently forty-three degrees in Detroit and forty-one degrees in Toronto. And temperatures are dropping.
It is snowing heavily in Montreal, its first storm of the season, and we expect that snow activity to move down from Canada into the eastern states sometime tomorrow, probably reaching the New York area sometime tomorrow night. Good weather across to the south. Clear skies in Miami, and they are going to enjoy a sunny seventy-eight degrees in that town this weekend.

Section B
I was really glad when your club invited me to share my coin collection. It's been my passion since I collected my first Lincoln dime in 1971. That is the current coin with Abraham's image. Just a little history before I started my own collection. Lincoln pennies are made of copper and they were the first the United States coins to bear the lightness of the president. It was minted in 1909 when the country was celebrating the centennial of Lincoln's birth, so the decision was made to redesign the one-cent piece in his honor. Before that, the penny had an American Indian head on it. The new penny was designed by artist Victor David Braner. It is interesting because he put his initials DVB on the reverse of the coin on the original design. There was a general abort when the initial was discovered. And only a limited numbers of coins were strutted with the initials on them. Today a penny with the initials from a San Francisco mint called the 1909s coin collection, I began with the penny for several reasons. There were a lot of them, several hundred billion were minted and there were a lot of people collecting them. So I have plenty of people to trade with and talk to about my collection. Also it was the coin I could afford to collect as a young teenager. In the twenty-five years since then, I have managed to acquire over three hundred coins; some of them are very rare. I will be sharing with you today some of my rare specimens including the 1909s

Section C
Passage one
When George Washington became the first President of the United States, there was no permanent capital in which to house the government. During the Revolutionary War, seven different cities had served as the national capital. In addition, the members of Congress could not agree as to where this permanent capital would be located. Some officials wanted it in the North, others wanted the capital to be established within their own state lines. At last it was decided that the capital should occupy a section by itself, separated from any of the states. The place chosen was situated on the Potomac River, The land then belonged to the state of Maryland, but Maryland agreed to give it to the national government. The section was named the District of Columbia, after Christopher Columbus. The city was named Washington after George Washington.
Work was begun on the new capital in 1791.In the year 1800 Congress occupied the new Capital Building. The White House was opened at the same time as the home of all future Presidents.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What do we know about the U.S. capital during the Revolutionary War?
12. Why was the capital established as a special district?
13. When was the White House opened?
Passage Two
In a recent speech, Nobel Prize winner, Glenn T. Seaborg, urged the formation of an "International Chemical Society" to help chemistry serve the interests of humanity. Dr. Seaborg is a former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and is now a professor of chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley.
Speaking on "Chemistry of the Future" , Dr. Seaborg stressed that already chemistry has influenced almost every aspect of man's existence. This includes clothing, housing, transportation, and agriculture, food preservation and packaging and drugs.
One of the most important advances in chemical research, he stated, will be made in life processes. Chemical and biological investigations aided by enormously efficient computers will explain the origins of life and perhaps lead to the artificial creation of life. There will also be the possibility of reducing or eliminating genetic defects. Chemistry will also be useful in medicines to cure or prevent major ailments including mental illness, and also to achieve a slowing down of the aging process. Biochemical engineering should make available artificial hearts, kidneys, eyes, ears, and other body organs.
There are almost unlimited possibilities for the use of solar energy, widespread use of vegetation and waste products, extraction of new sources of minerals and the use of substitute materials from more abundant supplies.
One difficulty is that science must adapt to the growing public attitudes toward ethical and human values, said Dr. Seaborg. There have been misapplications of chemistry and of science in general in the past, we must establish broad codes of conduct and values to maximize human benefits. Mankind is growing increasingly interdependent and an International Chemical Society must extend the benefits of its science to all the people in the world.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the talk you have just heard:
14. Chemistry has influenced which of the following aspects of man's existence?
15. What does Dr. Seaborg say about new energy sources ?
16. What have chemical and biological investigations already achieved?

Passage Three
The news media in the United States consist of radio, television and newspapers. Together they are influential on the lives of many Americans. Most Americans begin their day by reading the newspaper or watching a morning news program. Throughout the day the news is broadcast repeatedly on the radio and television. In the evening news is a prime feature on television with up to two hours of news in the early evening and more news late at night. For those who prefer reading, the evening newspapers offer them the possibility of reading the news.
The news media must interest the public, and it is a big business. However, it is a very competitive business, because stations or papers compete with each other for listeners and readers. Each tries to present the latest news Americans want to know. When it comes to an item such as an election or a war, all the news media will report the same thing.
As a result, listeners, viewers or readers might find it difficult to choose. Nevertheless, most Americans would not criticize their news media too harshly. The credibility of the news media is generally acknowledged and accepted by the American public.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17.According to what the speaker said, how do Americans get the news?
18.How do most Americans begin their day according to this passage?
19.Which of the following does the speaker not mention?
20.What is the general opinion of Americans about their news media?

Test 18

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The man's.
B) The woman's.
C) Brian's.
D) His own.

2. A) That Sally is serious about Bob.
B) That Bob is serious about Sally.
C) That Sally is not serious about Bob.
D) That Bob is not serious about Sally.

3. A) Yes, because they have been asked to do so.
B) Yes, because there's something needing attention.
C) No, because there's nothing important.
D) No, because the place is quite safe to keep their things.

4. A) It was boring.
B) It was interesting.
C) It was too long.
D) It was very moving.

5. A) He lost his hearing forever.
B) He regained his eyesight and hearing.
C) He was hit by a car.
D) He saw a miracle from the paper.

6. A) Henry doesn't like the color.
B) Someone else painted the house.
C) There was no ladder in the house.
D) Henry painted the house himself.

7. A) $1.40.
B) $4. 30.
C) $6. 40.
D) $8.60.

8. A) He is forgetful.
B) His class is easy.
C) He is looking for an assistant.
D) His course is difficult.

9. A) She will not answer the phone.
B) She will hang up the phone.
C) She will call her friend.
D) She will ask the man to answer the phone.

10. A) Skating.
B) Swimming.
C) Boating and swimming.
D) Boating and skating.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Time TV Programmes
At 7:10 1. The Programme is Regional Special.
Today we will be seeing _______________________ in Pennsylvania.
2. At _____________ The News
At 10:15 3. Our sports programme, highlighting all today's_______________________________.
At 11:15 4.We come to ________________________________
___________________________________________. At 12:00 5. We have ______________________.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. Why did Mark Twain have to travel quite a lot in his life?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. When did Twain move to Hannibal with his family?
___________________________________________________________________________
8. How old was Twain when his father died?
___________________________________________________________________________
9. Why did Twain go west?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. What connection does the passage suggest between Twain's travels and his writings?
___________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage one
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers.
B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.
C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee.
D) He went there to meet his friends.

12. A) Toys for children.
B) Important documents.
C) Food and coffee.
D) Clothes and scientific papers.

13. A) The woman took his case on purpose.
B) All his papers had been stolen.
C) He had taken the woman's case.
D) The woman played a joke on him.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) How to improve your reasoning ability.
B) Why classical music is popular with math students.
C) The difference between classical music and rock music.
D) The effects of music on the results of math tests.

15. A) Because it keeps you calm.
B) Because it strengthens your memory.
C) Because it stimulates your nerve activity.
D)Because it improves your problem solving strategies.

16. A) The effects of music do not last long.
B) Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.
C) Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.
D) The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) The long distance between his hometown and New York.
B) His unpopular character.
C) The high unemployment rate in New York.
D) His criminal record.

18. A) He wanted to be put in prison again.
B) He needed the money to support his family.
C) He hated the barber there.
D) He wanted to make himself well known.

19. A) He went directly to the police station.
B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape.
C) He waited for the police to arrest him.
D) He argued with the police angrily.

20. A) Mr. Spears enjoyed living in prison.
B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in his community.
C) The police in New York were not very efficient.
D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again.
听力练习答案及原文

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Warming up exercises
1.C 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.D 9.A 10.B

Section A
1. the old Dutch communities
2. 7:50
3. important national and international sporting events
4. our popular health programme Keeping Fit
5. our midnight movie

Section B
6. Because circumstances, usually financial circumstances forced him to.
7. When he was about four years old.
8. He was twelve.
9. To get away from the war and the army.
10. Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from the wealth and diversity of his own experience.

Section C
11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.C 16.A 17.D 18.A 19.C 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: Where is the umbrella that was in the closet? I have to return it to Brian.
W: I gave it to your brother. I'll get it back.
Q: Whose umbrella is it?

2. W: Do you think that Bob is serious about Sally?
M: Well, I know this. I've never seen him go out so often with the same person.
Q: What conclusion does the man want us to draw from his statement?

3. M: There's no reason on earth why we should stay here.
W: Yes, there is! Somebody's got to keep an eye on things.
Q: Do they have to stay here according to the woman?

4. M: At first I thought the movie was going to be a drag, but then it really got good.
W: To tell you the truth, I had a few tears in my eyes.
Q: How did the woman feel about the movie?

5. M: Did you hear that Mike was able to see and hear again after he was struck by lightning?
W: I read about him in the paper this week. It was a miracle. He'd been blind and lost hearing for about eight or nine years.
Q: What happened to Mike?

6. M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself?
W: He had it painted, because he doesn't like climbing ladders.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

7. W: Here is a ten-dollar bill. Give me two tickets for tonight's show, please.
M: Sure. Two tickets and here is a dollar forty cents change.
Q: How much does one ticket cost?

8. M: Do you know anything about Professor Jackson's class ?
W: If you are looking for an easy course, forget it.
Q: What do we learn about Professor Jackson?

9. M: Aren't you going to answer the phone?
W: It's probably somebody that dialed the wrong number.
Q: What is the woman going to do?

10. M: Boating and skating are my favorite sports.
W: I like swimming, but not boating or skating.
Q: Which sport does the woman like?

Section A
Good evening and welcome to this evening's viewing on TV American International. Before we go on to our first programme let me tell you what we have chosen for you tonight.
Beginning in a few minutesh takes a look at some of the more traditional ways of living that still exist in many parts of our country. Today we will be seeing the old Dutch communities in Pennsylvania.
After Regional Special, at 7:50 there is the News - a look at today抯 national and international news events. After that, at 8:10 you can settle down in your armchairs for episode sixteen of our extremely popular series High Society. This will be followed at 9:10 by a live variety show presenting such all time greats as Eric Clapton and Woody Allen as well as some more recent talent - that great rock band, Fusion. At 10:00 we have fifteen minutes of Cleaver the Cat cartons, and at 10:15 our sports programme, highlighting all today's important national and international sporting events.
And then at 11:00 you can see our late night news. At 11:15 we come to our popular health programme Keeping Fit. Tonight we will be looking at some of the dangers involved in keeping fit.
And last of all, at midnight, we have our midnight movie, which tonight features Dustin Hoffman in his light-hearted but serious comedy Tootsie.
Well, that is what we have planned for your viewing this evening. We hope you enjoy our selection and may we wish you Good Viewing.

Section B
Mark Twain, who wrote the story we are going to read, traveled quite a lot, often because circumstances, usually financial circumstances forced him to. He was born in Floridian Missouri in 1835, and moved to Hannibal, Missouri with his family when he was about four years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal, but that isn't true. After his father died when he was about twelve, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left so he could earn more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on various newspapers, and then got a job as a river pilot on the Mississippi. Twain loved this job, and many of his books show it. The river job didn't last however, because of the outbreak of the civil war. Twain was in the federate army for just two weeks, and then he and his whole company went west, to get away from the war and the army. In Nevada in California, Twain didn't succeed in panning for gold, but did succeed as a writer, Once that happened, Twain traveled around the country giving lectures and earning enough money to go to Europe. Twain didn't travel much the last ten years of his life, and he didn't publish much either, Somehow his travels, ever when forced, inspired his writings. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from the wealth and diversity of his own experience.

Section C
Passage One
I had to go to Amsterdam last week for a conference. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and checked in, but I only had one small case, so I decided to take it on the plane as hand luggage. As the flight was not due to board for 45 minutes, I went to a cafe, sat down, and ordered a cup of coffee.
While I was sitting there drinking my coffee and reading the paper, I was vaguely aware of a woman and her child coming to sit at the next table. I did not pay much attention to them, though, and when my flight was called I reached for my case and left.
An hour later, the plane was in the air and I decided to look at the conference program to see what I wanted to attend. Imagine my horror when I opened the case and found that it was full of picture books and children's toys and imagine what the woman must have thought about a case full of men's clothes and scientific papers!

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why did the speaker go to a cafe?
12. What was in the speaker's case?
13. What did the speaker find out on board the plane?

Passage Two
Do you have a tough math test coming up? Then listen to some classical piano music just before the test. You might end up with a higher score. Researchers at a university in California conducted an experiment. They asked a group of college students to listen to some piano music by a famous 18th century composer before taking a math test. They were surprised to find that the students' scores jumped 8 to 9 points. The music seems to excite nerve activities in the brain; similar to the activity that occurs when a person is figuring out a math problem. However, the scientists warn that before you get too excited about applying this method to your math test, you should remember that brain exciting effects last only 10 to 15 minutes. Would rock music work as well as the piano music does? No, the scientists say. In fact, the less complex music might even interfere with the brains reasoning ability.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard:
14. What is this passage mainly about?
15. Why can classical music play a positive role in problem solving?
16. What is one of the findings of the research?

Passage Three
In the local newspaper of my community recently, there was a story about a man named Virgil Spears. He lived in a small town about 40 miles from my home. He had served five years in a New York prison for robbing a restaurant. When he returned to his family, Mr. Spears couldn't find a job. Everyone knew he had been in prison and nobody trusted him. Finally, in desperation, he calmly walked into a local barbershop where he was well known, pulled out a gun, and took all the money the barber had. Up to this point it had been a fairly routine crime, but then something unusual happened. Mr. Spears didn't try to get away. He got into his car, drove slowly out of town, and waited for the police. When they caught him, he made only one request. He turned to the arresting policemen and said: "Would you please ask the court to put my family on welfare just as soon as possible?"

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What made it difficult for Virgil Spears to find a job?
18. Why did Virgil Spears rob the local barbershop?
19. What did Mr. Spears do after he robbed the barbershop?
20. What can we infer from the passage?

Test 19

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) The man should take up a new hobby.
B) The man should stop playing tennis.
C) The man should stick to what he's doing.
D) The man should find the cause for his failure.

2. A) She doesn't like the way the professor lectures.
B) She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures.
C) She is not interested in the course.
D) She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.

3. A) The admission of a patient.
B) Diagnosis of an illness.
C) The old man's serious condition.
D) Sending for a doctor.

4. A) The long wait.
B) The broken-down computer.
C) The mistakes in her telephone bill.
D) The bad telephone service.

5. A) Read the operation manual.
B) Try the buttons one by one.
C) Ask the shop assistant for advice.
D) Make the machine run slowly.

6. A) Help him to carry some luggage.
B) Tell him the way to the left-luggage office.
C) Get some travel information.
D) Look after something for him.

7. A) He is curious.
B) He is impatient.
C) He is exhausted.
D) He is satisfied.

8. A) Bob will see Susan tomorrow evening.
B) Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening.
C) Bob and Susan have decided to go on a holiday.
D) Bob asked the woman to come another time.

9. A) She has been dismissed for her poor performance.
B) She has been fired by the company.
C) She has been granted leave for one month.
D) She has been offered a new job.

10. A) It was probably Mr. Brown's phone number that the woman wrote down.
B) It was just an hour ago that the man met Mr. Brown.
C) The woman forgot to write down the phone number.
D) The woman needed a sheet of paper to put down the number.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Reasons of water problems Solutions
1. Our increasing population will _________ 4. The first relates to _________________
_____________________________________. _________________________________.
2. On the other hand, increasing demands for 5. A second approach is ______________
water will ____________________________. __________________________________. 3. Rapidly expanding industries __________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words

6. What was Tom doing in February?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. What kind of class went on the field trip according to the dialogue?
___________________________________________________________________________
8. How did Judy spend most of her time in Florida?
___________________________________________________________________________
9. What did Judy's professor photograph?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. According to the dialogue, why is it hard to see most planktons?
___________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) 33.
B) 53.
C) 56.
D) 50.

12. A) He is a spy.
B) He is the Director of a school.
C) He is a abductor.
D) He is a teacher.

13. A) 8.
B) 4.
C) 18.
C) 14.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) A bill to combat trafficking and using of illegal drugs.
B) Juvenile delinquency.
C) The world war.
D) The education.

15. A) By the end of this year.
B) By tomorrow.
C) Just today.
D) Not mentioned in the passage.

16. A) The bill would increase penalties for violators.
B) The bill would provide money to increase drug enforcement.
C) The bill require drug-producing countries to establish eradication programs.
D) The bill will decrease loans for people.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) 30.
B) 25.
C) 58.
D) 60.

18. A) He was sleeping in his department.
B) He was writing.
C) He was watching the TV.
D) He was reading.

19. A) He would dedicate his Prize to the survivors of the Holocaust and their children.
B) He would use the money by himself.
C) He would use the money to build a building.
D) Not mentioned in the passage.

20. A) 48.
B) 60.
C) 30.
D) 58.
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Warming up exercises
1.C 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.A

Section A
1. tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage
2. decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes
3. which involve more and more complex chemical processes will produce larger volumes of liquid wastes
4. the treatment of wastes to decrease their pollution hazard
5. to develop an economic use for all or a part of the wastes

Section B
6. He has been studying on campus in the February cold.
7. The marine biology class.
8. She spent most of my time underwater.
9. Greeber Quadata, which are small oceanic snails.
10. First, some of them are too small to see; second, some are transparent.

Section C
11.B 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.D 17.B 18.A 19.A 20.D

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. M: I think I'm going to give up playing tennis. I lost again today.
W: Just because you lost. Is that the reason to quit?
Q: What does the woman imply?

2. M: How do you like professor Bookman's course on the History of philosophy? He is a distinguished scholar on that subject.
W: He is a great teacher. But I'm having a hard time with the reading. I feel like I can never finish it.
Q: What problem does the woman have with the course?

3. M: Hello, this is doctor Marita from the emergency department. I have a 70-year-old patient with a fractured ankle.
W: OK, send him toward 3.
Q: What are they talking about on the phone?

4. W: Excuse me, Sir. I've been waiting here for nearly 20 minutes just to pay my telephone bill.
M: I'm sorry about that. But the computer is down, and everybody has had to wait this afternoon.
Q: What's the woman complaining about?

5. M: This machine has so many buttons. I can't figure out which one makes it run.
W: You'd better read the instructions first. Pressing the buttons randomly may cause the machine to break down.
Q: According to the woman, what should the man do first?

6. M: Excuse me, madam. Could I leave this here for a few hours, please?
W: Well, it's a bit unusual, isn't it? Why not go to the left luggage office over there?
Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?

7. M: This is ridiculous. I've been waiting for my meal for more than half an hour.
W: I know. But you see, the restaurant is full and we are short-handed today.
Q: How does the man feel?

8. W: Bob, can I come to see you at your home tomorrow evening?
M: Sure. Susan and I have sort of half decided to go swimming late tomorrow afternoon. So give me a ring before you come, OK?
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

9. M: I'm sorry to tell you that you needn't come next week. You know, sales of our company have been poor recently.
W: I've always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month's time so that I can find a new job?
Q:What has happened to the woman?

10. W: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But Now the paper has disappeared without any trace.
M: Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

Section A
Water problems in the future will become more intense and more complex. Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wastes, primarily sewage. On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for diluting wastes. Rapidly expanding industries which involve more and more complex chemical processes will produce larger volumes of liquid wastes, and many of these will contain chemicals which are noxious. To feed our rapidly expanding population, agriculture will have to be intensified. This will involve ever increasing quantities of agricultural chemicals. From this, it is apparent that drastic steps must be taken immediately to develop corrective measures for the pollution problem.
There are two ways by which this pollution problem can be dwindled. The first relates to the treatment of wastes to decrease their pollution hazard. This involves the processing of solid wastes 損rior to
A second approach is to develop an economic use for all or a part of the wastes. Farm manure is spread in fields as a nutrient or organic supplement. Effluents from sewage disposal plants are used in some areas both for irrigation and for the nutrients contained.
Effluents from other processing plants may also be used as a supplemental source of water. Many industries, such as meat and poultry processing plants, are currently converting former waste products into marketable byproducts. Other industries are exploring potential economic uses for their waste products.

Section B
W: Hi, Tom.
M: Hi, Judy. I haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been?
W: In Florida.
M: What, vacationing while the rest of us have been studying on campus in the February cold?
W: Not exactly, I spent most of my time underwater.
M: I don't understand.
W: I was on a special field trip. I went with my marine biology class.
M: So you went Souba diving, what were you looking for, sunken treasure?
W: You might say so; the sea is full of treasures, all kinds of strange fascination organisms. Our class concentrated on studying plankton.
M: I thought planktons are too small to be seen.
W: That's a common misconception. The term Plankton covers a wide variety of freely floating plants and animals from microscopic one-celled organism to large ones such as the common jellyfish.
M: Jellyfish maybe large enough to be seen, but they are transparent, aren't they?
W: Yes, most planktons have transparent tissues as a protective camouflage, It makes them practically invisible to predators.
M: But not invisible to your biology class, I hope.
W: By concentrating, I was able to see the outlines of lots of different plankton's plants and animals. In fact, our professor even took photographs of Greeber Quadata, which are small oceanic snails.
M: How could the snails show up in the photographs if they are transparent?
W: We squirted Greeber Quadata with a harmless green dye. Since particles of the dye stuck to their tissues, the snails appeared in green outline on the photograph.
M: That sounds like an interesting trip. But I think if I'd been in Florida in February, I'd much rather spend my time just swimming and lying in the sun.

Section C
Passage One
Another American has been kidnapped in West Beirut. Fifty-three-year-old Frank Reed was abducted by four gunmen this morning. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, accusing Reed of being a spy. The pro-Iranian group already holds at least three other Americans and three Frenchmen. Reed is the Director of the Lebanese International School. He is a native of Malden, Massachusetts and has lived in Lebanon for eight years.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.How old is Frank Reed according to the passage?
12.What does Reed do mentioned in the passage?
13. How long has Reed lived in Lebanon?

Passage Two
The United States扤eill says he expects it to pass by tomorrow. Among other things, the bill would increase penalties for violators, provide money to increase drug enforcement and coast guard personnel, and require drug-producing countries to establish eradication programs as a condition of US support for developing loans.
It's time to declare an all-out war, to mobilize our forces, public and private, national and local, in a total coordinated assault up on this menace, which is draining our economy of some two hundred and thirty billion dollars this year, slowly rotting away the fabric of our society, seducing and killing our young.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What did the House debate about today according to the passage?
15. When did House Speaker Thomas O扤eill expect it to pass?
16. Which one is not true in the following?

Passage Three
It was announced today that the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize is Elie Wiesel. He has written twenty-five books on his experiences in a Nazi prison of war camp and on the Holocaust. And he's been a human rights activist for thirty years. Wiesel was sleeping in his Manhattan apartment when he received the word at five o'clock this morning from the Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway. Wiesel said he was flabbergasted at the news, and later at a press conference, he said he would dedicate his Prize to the survivors of the Holocaust and their children. 揟he honor is not mine alone. It belongs to all the survivors who have tried to do something with their pain, with their memory, with their silence, with their life. a Nazi death camp. He and two sisters survived; his mother, father, and younger sister did not. After the War, Wiesel went first to France, then to the United States. He is credited with the first use of the word 'Holocaust' to describe the Nazi extermination of the Jews.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. How many books has the winner written according to the passage?
18. What was Wiesel doing when he received the word that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize?
19. What would Wiesel do with his Prize?
20. How old was Wiesel mentioned in the passage?
Test 20

Warming up exercises
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.

1. A) Five lessons.
B) Four lessons.
C) Three lessons.
D) Fifteen lessons.

2. A) Looking for a young lady.
B) Looking for her wristwatch.
C) Looking for a young gentleman.
D) Looking for a man wearing a wristwatch.

3. A) To attend a party at a classmate's home.
B) To do homework with her classmate.
C) To attend an evening class.
D) To go home at 10 o'clock.

4. A) It was boring.
B) It was entertaining.
C) His heart was moved by the story.
D) It was encouraging.

5. A) The woman does not want to go to the movies.
B) The man is too tired to go to the movies.
C) The woman wants to go to the movies.
D) The man wants to go out for dinner.

6. A) The man is looking for a room to live in.
B) The man has a room for rent.
C) The woman is the man's assistant.
D) The two speakers are old friends.

7. A) In a cotton field.
B) At a railway station.
C) On a farm.
D) On a train.

8. A) He suggest his TV sets are all best.
B) His TV sets have a good sale.
C) His TV sets are the entire same brand.
D) He doesn't have the newest models right now.

9. A) Ask Tom to send an invitation.
B) Get the Johnson's address.
C) Invite Tom to the party.
D) Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.

10. A) The woman isn't a skillful typist.
B) The woman should work as hard as Mary.
C) The woman should do the typing for Mary.
D) The woman would understand if she did Mary's job.

Section A
Monologue:
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then fill in the following table with the information you've got.

Advantages of living in a village according to Judie
Advantages of living in a big city according to Mary
1. I think the people _____________________
_________________________________________. 4. I'd prefer to live in a city because _______
_______________________________________.
2. I think life generally is _________________
____________________________________________. 5. I also like it because people are more open-minded and _________________________.
3. You know, rents are __________________
______________________________________.

Section B
Monologue :
Directions: Listen to the passage twice and take notes as you listen. Then answer the questions or complete the statement in the fewest possible words.

6. Why is it not always easy for elderly people to respond best? ________________________________________________________________________
7. What is the main subject of the passage?
________________________________________________________________________
8. According to the passage how can one responsible for an elderly forgetful person do? ________________________________________________________________________
9. What should one do when the elderly person makes confused statements? ________________________________________________________________________
10. What practical help can visual things give to confused old people?
________________________________________________________________________

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Americans and their cars.
B) Americans and their drive-in restaurants.
C) Americans and their drive-in cinema.
D) Americans and their drive-in service.

12. A) From their cars without moving the car windows.
B) From their cars without getting out of their vehicles.
C) From their cars without stopping the car's engine.
D) From their cars without opening their bank books.

13. A) Very hopeful.
B) Quite positive.
C) A little disapproving.
D) Most exciting.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.A) Britain is faced with economic difficulty.
B) British graduates are not interested in overseas job openings.
C) Iran is going to export its professionals.
D) Britain is short of professionals.

15. A) They are running advertisement business.
B) They are trained to become economists.
C) They can't find any job at all.
D) They are looking for employment abroad.

16. A) 187.
B) 500.
C) 4000.
D) 687.

Passage three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) The distinct atmosphere of each section.
B) Special sound effects.
C) Flashing traffic lights.
D) The extraordinary views of the zookeeper.

18. A) Because the zoo keeper kept on giving commentary.
B) Because there were cars running through the zoo.
C) Because each section had a distinct atmosphere.
D) Because there were animals from all over the world.

19. A) Because if the animals weren't caged, the roads would look like jungles.
B) Because our roads are as dangerous for animals as dark jungles are for us.
C) Because there are so many accidents on roads every day.
D) Because roads pass through jungles.

20. A) A lover of animals.
B) A student of zoology.
C) An authority on jungles.
D) A student of sound effects.

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Warming up exercises
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.D

Section A
1. are friendly and there is a lot of fresh air
2. healthier in a village and I like being close to nature
3. cheaper and so of course are house prices
4. there is more going on
5. people don't mind what you do in the city

Section B
6. Because their behavior can sometimes be irritating.
7. The main subject is how elderly people can be helped to look after themselves as far as possible.
8. Supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on to help in recovering the lost memory.
9. Correct them calmly.
10. These things can compensate for their poor memory.

Section C
11.D 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D 16.A 17.D 18.C 19.B 20.A

transcriptions:
Warming up exercises
1. W: Prof. Clark said that the mid-term exam would cover the first sixteen lessons.
M: Really? I thought it only included the first twelve lessons. Then I must spend the weekend to go over the rest of the lessons.
Q: How many lessons must the man review over the weekend?

2. W: Excuse me, sir, but have you seen a young gentleman looking for his wristwatch?
M: A young man, madam?
Q: What's the woman doing?

3. M: It's seven o'clock already. Mary should be home by now.
W: Oh, I forgot to tell you that she called this afternoon and told me she was going to a party at her classmate's house and wouldn't be home until 10.
Q: What did Mary say she was going to do?

4. W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving.
M: I think everyone felt the same.
Q: How did the man feel about the girl's speech?

5. M: Mary, would you like to go to the movies with me after dinner?
W: Well, I'll go if you really want me to, but I'm rather tired.
Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?

6. M: I believe you have a room to let.
W: That's so. Yes, won't you come in?
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

7. W: Look at that big field of cotton. And there's a farm with some beautiful houses.
M: You really get to know the country when you go by train, don't you?
Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?

8. W: Are these TV sets the newest models?
M: Sure. They represent the latest technology. Actually, we sell nothing but the best.
Q: What does the man mean?

9. W: I want to ask the Johnson's to come to the party. Do you know their address?
M: No. But I like them to come. I think Tom can give you their address.
Q: What is the woman going to do?

10. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.
M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day you'd see what it's like.
Q: What does the man mean?

Section A
David: I'd prefer to live in a village because I think the people are friendly and there is a lot of fresh air. I think life generally is healthier in a village and I like being close to nature. It's safer than a city and there is less crime and of course there is less traffic, so it is much more pleasant. Then, it is much cheaper than the city. There are peace and quiet.
Mary: Well, I'd prefer to live in a city because there is more going on. Erreople are more open-minded and people don't mind what you do in the city. And for the shopping as well, I mean, I love going to the village shop but the stores and shops in London cannot compare with anything. Moreover, there is more opportunity in a big city.

Section B
Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to provide because their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset they may become more confused and more difficult to look after themselves.
Failing memory makes it difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward. 揋ood morning, Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter. It is eight o'clock, so if you get up now, we can have breakfast downstairs.
When the elderly person makes confused statements e. g. about going out to his or her old employment or visiting a dead relative, correct them calmly, 揧ou don't work in the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?
We rely heavily on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time to compensate for their poor memory.

Section C
Passage One
It is an old joke that Americans are soon going to lose the use of their legs, but it is true that few Americans will walk anywhere if they can help it, either for practical purposes or for pleasure. You can do your banking from your car, without leaving the driving seat. You can mail your letters in postboxes that reach the level of your car window. You can watch a film from your car in a drive-in theater. At many stores you can be served in your car. At countless restaurants waitresses will hitch trays to the car door, so that you can eat without moving. In Florida there is even a drive-in church. And in California a funeral home has drive-in service for people who wish to purchase grave sites and caskets ahead of time.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is the passage mainly about?
12. How do Americans do their banking?
13. What is the tone of the passage?

Passage Two
Britain's economic decline has so greatly reduced the number of job openings available that some British professionals and recent university graduates are looking for employment abroad. Late last month, the Iranian national tourist office in Britain ran a series of help-wanted advertisements for doctors and engineers in London newspapers. Since then, the tourist office phones haven't stopped ringing and more than 500 written applications have been received from job-hungry British, more than willing to leave home for Teheran. Those who qualify for the 187 positions available will get a free round-trip air ticket to Iran and can expect salaries of up to $4, 000 a month plus a rent-free five-room apartment.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?
15. What effect does Britain's economic difficulty have on university graduates?
16. How many positions are available to the British applicants?

Passage Three
Last week, I visited a zoo with a friend. It was a unique experience, because the zookeeper there had extraordinary views about zoo keeping. Since my friend knew him, he gave us a tour of the zoo. We were surprised to see that each section had a distinct atmosphere. It was like moving from continent to continent. The zookeeper explained that they were trying their best to provide the animals with their natural surroundings. Not only did they have trees and plants brought from all over the world, they also had speakers attached to the walls in order to provide specia1 sound effects to each animal. These sound effects were carefully taped after studying their natural surroundings. As we were passing the rabbits, he said, "I wouldn't mind unlocking all the cages, except for the carnivores. But I am afraid of their getting lost in the jungle. " "The jungle?" We asked. He explained. "Our roads, with flashing traffic lights and rushing cars, are as frightening as the darkest jungle in the world are for us."

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What made the narrator's visit to the zoo unique?
18. Why was the tour like moving from one continent to another?
19. Why did the zookeeper refer to the roads as jungle?
20. How would you describe the zookeeper?


参考书目

参考数目
1 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
2 研究生模拟考试。
3 托福考试真题
4 四六级听力考试全真模拟题
上面的文章都经过改编。

Test 8
Section A http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm
Section B 托福考试中的听力文章

Test 9
Section A http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm
Section B 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著

Test 10
Section A http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm
Section B 托福考试中的听力文章

Test 11
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm

Test 12
Section A http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm

Test 13
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B 托福考试中的听力文章

Test 14
Section A 托福考试中的听力文章
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm

Test 15
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B 托福考试中的听力文章
Test 16
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm

Test 17
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B 托福考试中的听力文章

Test 18
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm

Test 19
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm
Section A 托福考试中的听力文章

Test 20
Section A 《听说进阶》 清华大学出版社，1999 何福胜 编著
Section B http://www.examres.com/stzx/index.htm