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听力原文:W: I just made up a quart of orange juice this morning, and now I can't find it anywhere. Do you know what happened to it?
M: Did you hear a crash earlier? That was it. I'm just as clumsy as ever.
Q: What is tile problem?
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A.The woman doesn't like orange juice.
B.The woman didn't come to see Everett.
C.The man was in a car crash this morning.
D.The man broke the container of juice.
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听力原文:W: I saw a really interesting program on TV last night. It talked about the type of things that record companies have to be careful with when they come out with new CDs.
M: What do you mean?
W: Well, they have to be very careful not to offend people -- especially parents with young kids who might buy a CD that contained violent content or used strong language.
M: How can that be avoided?
W: Well, don't you remember when that woman -- some senator's wife, I think, made a fuss over this issue? It's not really a law, but music companies are now encouraged to put a warning label on albums that describe violence or use strong language.
M: I don't understand. Doesn't that reduce the musician's freedom of speech?
W: Not really. Musicians still have a right to free speech, but the message on the label says, "Buyer, be careful: if you get upset by violence and ugly language, don't buy this album." You agree with that, don't you?
M: I don't know. I still think the whole thing is funny and unreasonable. Musicians should have the right to say what they want to say without having to have a warning label put on their music, I mean, who gets to decide what is considered offensive and what isn't, we don't need a sticker to tell us what to do!
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A.Record companies should pay attention not to offend people.
B.Record companies should be very careful with their employees.
C.People should be very careful with their new CDs.
D.Parents should forbid children to buy new CDs.
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听力原文:W: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it?
M: No. I haven't, but 1 don't like fish very much anyway.
W: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance
M: How can it not taste fishy? Do you know how this snack food is made?
W: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough.
M: It sounds awful.
W: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste.
M: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food.
W: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products,
M: Mm, have you got any samples? I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety.
W: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea.
M: A couple of years, ah? It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation to flavor the new product with?
A.Tomato.
B.Cheese.
C.Chocolate.
D.Fish.
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听力原文:W: I don't know what to do about my job, every evening the boss asks us to work later and later. don't mind the extra pay, but I'm just about to stretch to my limit.
M: Hum, well, maybe you should say something. He might not realize you're also a full-time student.
Q: What does the man suggest doing?
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A.Looking for another job.
B.Starting work later in the day.
C.Talking to her boss about her schedule.
D.Asking her boss for a raise in pay.
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听力原文:W: Could we talk a little about the problem of the old? I wonder if you could begin by telling us the importance of this problem.
M: Well, of course it is an increasingly serious problem, I mean a fairly large part of the old population becomes confined to the house. They cannot go out, because they don't want to trouble others, thus little by little they become a burden to the younger generation.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
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A.Population explosion.
B.Generation Gap.
C.Problem of the aged.
D.Climate changes.
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听力原文:W: Oh.no….some TV channels have been rerunning a lot of comedies from the sixties.What do you think Of those old shows?
M: Not much.But then,the new ones aren't so great either.
Q: What does the man mean?
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A.He no longer watches much television.
B.He prefers comedies from the sixties.
C.He thinks comedies haven't improved for years.
D.He hasn't seen many of the old shows.
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听力原文:M: Id love to read a different style. of the novel for a change. Im sick of the books about detective stories. W: Well, lets go to library to borrow some romantic stories. Q: What kind of books does the man find boring?2.
A.The man does not like to go shopping.
B.The man may not want to go shopping again.
C.The woman wants to buy something to wear.
D.The woman tried the clothes but they didn"t fit.
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听力原文:W: Now that we are nearing the end of our last year of school, I am very concerned about finding a job.
M: Have you checked with the employment resource center here at school?
W: Yes, there were one or two promising leads, but I'm hoping to find something a little better than those. I have a list of the most prominent accounting firms. I plan on sending my resume to each of them.
M: Tom told me that he has mailed out twenty resumes already.
W: The job market is very tight this year. I'm afraid that there will be a lot of the graduating class that will have to settle for something less than they hoped for or go to a less desirable part of the country.
M: Bob and Joe have contacted a headhunter. They hope by using those professional services they will be able to find a good position.
W: I thought of doing that myself, because their fee is too high. They would want nearly half of my first six months' salary.
M: What about that accounting firm your father's company uses? Do you think he could give you a recommendation?
W: I hate to ask him to do that, but if my other leads don't work out, I'll ask him for help.
M: Networking the contacts you have is one of the best ways to find employment.
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A.Check with the employment resource center at school.
B.Send her resumes to all the most prominent accounting firms.
C.Resort to headhunters (猎头公司).
D.Ask for help from her father first.
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听力原文:W: Here's a riddle: You love deep-sea fishing in Florida, and you're crazy about skiing in Canada, but you can't afford even one vacation home. What do you do?
M: I buy a share in two holiday homes, so I own a week or more at each place. Time-sharing is the way many people afford seemingly expensive holidays.
Q: What advice does the man give for people unable to afford expensive holiday homes?
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A.To buy only one holiday home.
B.To buy at most two holiday homes.
C.To buy a week or more at each of two holiday homes.
D.To share holiday homes with others by buying a room.
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听力原文:W: The newspaper says it will be raining today. What do you think M: Well. I don’听力原文:W: The newspaper says it will be raining today. What do you think M: Well. I don’t believe. Look, it’s fine. Q: What are they talking about ()
A.The weather.
B.The newspaper.
C.The whether.
D.The rain.
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听力原文:W: What a lot of traffic! You should have listened to me not to drive down the main street when it's so crowded.
M: Just be patient, honey. It's usual that many roads are busy on weekends.
Q: Where did the conversation take place?
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A.At a railway station.
B.At an airport.
C.On a road.
D.In an office.
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听力原文:W: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised. Could you tell me more about it?
M: Well, there are three rooms and a bath.
Why is the woman calling?
A.She needs more information about the apartment.
B.She wants the man to give her some good advice.
C.She wants to buy an apartment with three rooms.
D.She wants to live in the apartment.
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听力原文:W: Have you heard about the plane crash yesterday? It caused a hundred and twenty deaths. I'm never at ease when taking a flight.
M: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casual deeds, flying is one of the safest ways to travel.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
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A.The woman never travels by plane.
B.Both speakers feel nervous when flying.
C.The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe.
D.The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.
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听力原文:W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year..
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.
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听力原文:W: Welcome to our program. Today Prof. Johnson is going to talking about solar power.
M: Thank you. As you can see, little by little, Americans are turning to solar power, tapping the strength of the sun for energy.
W: Yeah, that's true. Sunlight has already been used for heating or cooling homes and office buildings in the sunny south.
M: Experts say all signs point to the birth of the solar energy industry. Right now, an increasing number of companies are selling solar collector panels to heat and cool homes or to heat water. The glass and metal panels each cost from $100 to more than $500, and the three or four-bedroom home usually requires a dozen or more. They look like sandwiches. They are usually placed in rooftops. Nobody knows how many have been sold, and in addition, many people have built their own units. It has been estimated that solar power equipment will be a $1.3 billion industry by 1995, and more than a million homes will use sunlight for heat, air conditioning or to generate electricity, both in the cities and in countryside.
W: Wow! That is really big business.
What do we learn about the use of solar energy in the U. S. ?
A.It is very well established.
B.It is relatively new.
C.It is found in one million homes.
D.It is being rapidly expanded.
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听力原文:M: I often go to school by bike. How about you W: I often walk there.Q: How does听力原文:M: I often go to school by bike. How about you W: I often walk there. Q: How does the woman go to school
A.On foot.
B.By bus.
C.By bike
D.By taxi.
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听力原文:W: Hi, Tim. I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
M: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
W: So, how's your grandmother taking it?
M: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
W: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. Uh, so how's your grandmother going to be able to manage things alone?
M: Well, financially, grandmother will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, grandfather had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
W: So, what are the funeral arrangements?
M: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service.
W: I wish there was something I could do for you.
M: Well, actually, there is. You know, grandfather really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
W: Really? I'd be honored.
M: It would really mean a lot to the family.
W: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
M: Okay, see you then.
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A.He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.
B.He died in a traffic accident.
C.He was ill for a certain period of time and then passed away.
D.He passed away when he was working.
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听力原文:W: I am worried about Jenny going to college.College students are so wild nowadays.
M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble.
Q: What does the man imply?
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A.He doesn't want Jenny to get into trouble.
B.He doesn't agree with the woman's remark.
C.He thinks Jenny's workload too heavy at college.
D.He believes most college students are running wild.
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听力原文:W: What a memory I have! I did write down the phone 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 will be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour.
What do we learn from the conversation?
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.
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听力原文:A: About big international issues: what do you see as the most important environmental issues of the moment?
B: It’s quite difficult to make a kind of hierarchy of worry here, because so many issues are there, and so … and they’re all very very important. But I think it has to be said that as far as we we’re concerned, as a campaigning organization, it really is the rain forest that we are concentrating on most. If we don’t take action on that issue within the next five years, then environmental pressure groups won’t have anything to do in ten years’ time, because there won’t be any rain forests, really, for them to campaign about. So this is a critical period for the rain forests, the next five years, and there is enough flexibility in the system to allow us to hope that we’re going to be able to make some changes during that time. So that’s why we’ve made it our priority.
A: What’s so important about the rain forests, then? Er, what’s, what’s the difference between having them or not having them? Isn’t it just, you know, basically either there’re a lot of trees there or there aren’t a lot of trees there?
B: Uhh…well that’s what some people would like to think. Um, there, it’s important in many different ways, important firstly for the countries themselves, in terms of the fact that millions of people depend on the rain forests for their livelihood, and for their … the quality of their environment, through the protection of watersheds, and so on. Secondly, they’re important because of the biological richness of the rain forests. Um, a genetic chest … treasure chest is how they’ve been described. Um, more than 60% of the world’s species is to be found in the rain forests. Write that off, and you write off that genetic storehouse. Lastly, they’re important at international level because of the impact on climate patterns that one would find if the rain forests were destroyed. So, whether you’re looking closely at the tribal people who depend on them, the countries which depend on them, the international community which depends on them, indeed the, the, you know, the creatures themselves, um, it’s actually the most critical issue that we face. And our prime job is of course to try and get people to understand how it is, even in countries where there are no rain forests, that they still have a connection with that rain forest.
You will hear a recording about environmental issues.
Mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer.
After you have listened once, replay the recording.
According to the speaker, ______ is the most important environmental issues of the moment.
A.air pollution
B.water pollution
C.rain forests
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听力原文:W: Doctor White, we recently learned that a large piece of the Larsen lee shelf in Western Antarctica broke off in early January. Could you please tell us exactly what happened?
M: I'd be happy to. The piece that broke off was over a thousand square miles in area. More recently and quite alarming to scientists is that a forty-mile crack, some 30 feet wide in places has torn through the ice shelf.
W: I understand that the scientific community is quite concerned. What is the significance of these events?
M: Well, some scientists believe that this is a clear sign of global warming. Back in 1978, some American researchers predicted that Antarctica would show early signs of global warming due to the green house effect.
W: But couldn't crumbling ice shelves also be a result of the unusual weather Antarctica itself has experienced lately?
M: That's certainly possible, but you'll have to remember that over the past thousands of years, ice shelves have been through a lot of weather changes without breaking up.
W: I think most people know that if the ice cap over Antarctica melts, the level of the oceans will rise. What sort of impact will this have?
M: Well, the ice shelves currently insulate the Antarctic continent from wind, which slows down the melting. If the winds cause even a tenth of the continent's ice to melt, the world's oceans could rise as much as 30 feet.
What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.An experiment in Antarctica.
B.Part of the Larsen Ice Shelf broke off.
C.The formation of the Larsen Ice Shelf.
D.An expedition in Antarctica.
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听力原文:M: How does your son like his new school W: Great. He seems to have some new frie听力原文:M: How does your son like his new school W: Great. He seems to have some new friends in no time. Q: What can be inferred about the woman’s son ()
A.He doesn’t like his new school.
B.He feels very lonely now.
C.He has no time to make new friends.
D.He has adapted easily to his new school.
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听力原文:W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours a听力原文:W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours are pretty long. I already feel difficult to keep up with my classmates. What is the man worried about ()
A.He does not earn as much money as his classmates.
B.He does not work as well as his classmates.
C.He does not get enough pay for his ’hard work.
D.He does not have enough time for his study.
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听力原文:W: What exactly do you mean by s friend M: Well, it should be someone you know yo听力原文:W: What exactly do you mean by s friend M: Well, it should be someone you know yon can rely on, someone who will help you if you need help, who’ll listen to you when you talk about your problems. Q: What are they talking about ()
A.How to solve problems.
B.Someone who will listen to them.
C.Someone whom they can rely on.
D.What a real friend should b
E.