听力原文：W: The washing machine is more than 7 years old, and it worked just fine until last night. Now, I can't get it to work.

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M: I agree. People like bankcards because they offer greater safety and convenience than personal checks. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation？ (20) A．A merchant doesn't know the balance before completing a sale. B．No security system has yet been devised for personal checks. C．A personal check is secure at the check stand. D．The clerk can examine all the bankcards.

M: It's coming along. But I've been staring at the computer screen for hours and my eyes hurt. W: Yeah Typing the words on the screen really make your eyes dry and tired. You should take a break. M: I can't. The deadline is approaching. W: You know, I read about computers and eye problems recently. The article says that they are usually caused by not blinking your eyes enough. M: Blinking？ I thought I just needed new glasses. W: when you blink, the movement of closing and opening your eyes, even though it happens really fast relaxes your eyes. M: That makes sense. W: People using computer tends to stare at the screen and blink less often than they normally would. M: That is what I am doing. And I am suffering from the dry eyes. W: That is one of the typical symptoms. M: But what does it have to do with the computer？ W: The article I read about the office workers found that the workers averagely blink 22 times a minute when relaxed But just 7 times a minute while looking at the text on a computer screen. M: Wow That's quite a difference. W: Yeah. So you need to blink your eyes and take a break from the computer M: I wonder if using some kind of eye-drops will make me feel better. W: That might help.But the best prescription is to take a break and rest your eyes M: Ok. Let's go get some coffee. I can finish this later tonight. (23) A．Something goes wrong with his computer. B．He can not finish the documents in time. C．The computer screen is hurting his eyes. D．He can not understand the article.

M: Are you kidding？ I almost went broke over all the equipment I had to buy, and now I can't get funding. Q: What does the man mean？ (18) A．His equipment is broken. B．He can't find his equipment. C．He feels he is not being treated fairly. D．He is satisfied with the funding.

(28) A．The store should compensate me for the suit. B．Even though the suit was of bad quality, I would take it due to its low prices. C．Soon after I bought the coat, I had it shortened to fit my size. D．The store refused to take my suit of inferior quality.

M: Well; Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more wrong step and he will be removed from that office. Q: What can we learn from the conversation？ (16) A．Mr. Smith will be replaced if he makes another mistake. B．Mr. Smith is an admirable chief of the Asian department. C．Mr. Smith's department is more successful than ail the others. D．Mr. Smith is seldom in his office.

M: How about using our dining room for the meeting？ Q: What's worrying the woman？ (14) A．The organization of a conference. B．The cost of renting a conference room. C．The decoration of the conference room. D．The job of cleaning up the dining room.

W: It won't be easy. M: Thanks a lot ! W: Oh, I'm just kidding. Actually, I think once we show how much money it could bring in, we'll be sure to convince everyone on campus to pitch-in. M: Well... how are we going to get the message out？ W: One thing I was thinking of is to hang up handout on the bulletin boards. M: But that's not going to attract much attention. We need to do something interesting. W: Let me finish: I know someone who works at the campus print shop. Last week he said he could get hold of materials to make a big banner. That'll attract the attention of a lot of students if we can hang it in front of the student center. M: Nice work ! W: I've also arranged to have an article published in the school paper next Wednesday. That way you can get the message out to the entire campus. M: Uh-oh, that means I better come up with an article pretty quickly. How about if I write it up and I'll let you be the first to read it. How about alter English class tomorrow？ W: Sounds like a plan. I'll see you then. M: You're the greatest. I don't think I would have known what to do without your help. (20) A．A car wash plan. B．Thanksgiving. C．A newspaper. D．A message service.

M: To tell you the truth, I don't think much of them. Q: What does the man feel about the situation comedies？ (15) A．He doesn't think about them. B．He likes them very much. C．He thinks they arc not as good as many people expected. D．He doesn't like them.

听力原文： A United Nations report says sub-Saharan Africa is the only region in the world where extreme poverty continues to grow over a recent twenty-year period. In its annual report Tuesday, the UN Industrial Development Organization says forty-seven percent of all people living in sub-Saharan Africa subsist on less than one dollar a day. The group said that figure increased by five percentage points in the years between 1981 and 2001. In contrast, the group said the number of people worldwide living in absolute poverty fell from forty percent to twenty-one percent during that same time. How many people lived in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa in 1981？ A．37% of all the people there. B．42% of all the people there. C．45% of all the people there. D．47% of all the people there.

W: You'll never be able to get spare parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation about the washing machine？ (16) A．It should have lasted longer. B．The man should buy new parts for it. C．The man should consider buying a new one. D．It wasn't a good investment.

M Yes, I'm just waiting on some posters. I should get them after lunch so I can do a run-through of the presentation tonight. Have you seen the cover of the novel？ It's fantastic. W I know, it's the best one of the series. Where are you guys going to start promoting it first？ M We're going to start in New York then visit the major cities along the East Coast. There's so much anticipation, we're scheduling stops in Europe and Asia too. What will the man promote？ A．A play B．A novel C．A rock singer D．An art exhibit

M：Yes, they also overcharged us. Q：Where have they been to？ (15) A．At a restaurant. B．At a grocery store. C．At a friend's house. D．At a supermarket.

M: Hurry up and finish your call. I don't like standing so close. The light hurts my eyes. Q: Why is the woman upset？ (13) A．The light hurts her eyes. B．His ears hurt. C．She can't hear. D．She can't see.

M: What have you done during your previous study time？ Q: What does the man imply？ (13) A．She has wasted much study time. B．She sleeps too much. C．Staying up is bad for health. D．She is an excellent student.

M: My house is a short walk from here. Q: What does the man imply？ (16) A．He knows who the wallet belongs to. B．He can call the owner from his house. C．Some member of his family lost the wallet. D．The woman should keep the wallet at his house.

M: It's easier said than done. Q: What can we learn from the conversation？ (2) A．The exam was easier. B．Tom is sure that he will do better. C．The exam is easier than last one. D．Tom is afraid of failing the exam.

M: What are you studying now？ W: l am taking three general courses and American history and American literature this semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French. M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the two literature courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours. W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm. M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer. W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training？ M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course. W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you, very much for your help. M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. How many courses did the woman take last semester？ A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.

A．Leaking water. B．Broken. C．Inoperative dryer. D．Loud noise.

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M: I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel better whenever I'm sad. Q: What does the man like？ (17) A．A stormy ocean. B．Calm water. C．Golden sand. D．Little waves.

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听力原文：W: 45-21-64. Bonjour(French). M: Is that the Saint Martine Hotel？ W: Oui(French). Yes, it is. Can I help you？ M: Have you got a double room for the night of 23rd July？ W: One moment please. I'll just have a look. Yes, we have got a double room on that date. M: Has it got a double bed or two singles？ W: Two singles, monsieur, M: And is that with or without bath？ W: It's a room with shower and toilet, monsieur. M: That sounds fine. Is there a TV？ W: Could you repeat that, please？ M: Is there a color television in the room？ W: Yes, but of course. And a video, if you choose. M: How much will it be for one night？ W: About four hundred francs. M: And what does that include？ W: It includes morning newspaper continental breakfast and service. M: Where is the nearest metro？ W: Opera, monsieur. It's only five minutes from here. M: And is there an extra charge for children？ W: If the child is under sixteen and we put an extra bed in your room, the charge is seventy-five francs. Do you want the room？ M: Yes, for one night-23rd July. W: Oui, monsieur. May I have your name, please？ M: Actually, it's for my wife and two daughters Mrs. Jean Gordon, Linda and Maggie. W: Yes, monsieur. So you need an extra bed. (23) A．A room with a single bed. B．A double room with two single beds. C．A room with a double bed and a single bed. D．A double room and two double beds.

M: Don't worry. We'll be there in no time. Q: What does the man mean？ (17) A．He has never been to the laboratory. B．He wants to stop and ask for directions. C．The woman won't be late. D．The program in the laboratory has already begun.