听力原文：W: Seldom did I go to dancing balls when I was at college. I was indulged in books day after day.

M: No problem. I'll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work. How is the man getting to work？ A．Riding. B．By bus. C．Driving.

M: I've an idea, I'll pick you up after work and we'll eat downtown. That'll give us plenty of time to get to the concert. W: It's a good idea. What do we learn from this conversation？ A．The man and the woman will eat together. B．The woman will go home for dinner. C．The man will go home for dinner. D．The man and tile woman will go home before the concert.

M：I'm sorry，dear．I had driven three blocks before I spotted a place to park． Q：What do we learn from the conversation？ (14) A．The man couldn't find a parking lot for his car. B．The man apologized because of his carelessness. C．The woman was upset due to his late arrival. D．It's very hard to find a place to park the car.

M: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students？ W: Not just for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and, through the center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family. M: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do. W: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives five hundred miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to talk to. On week nights, they don't close until 11: 30. M: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight？ W: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight. M: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together？ W: Sure. See you then. What does the International Center send out to students？ A．A diagram of their facilities. B．A timetable of events. C．Maps of the city. D．Samples of coffee from other countries.

M：Not yet. I'm still waiting for the letters from other companies. Q：What does the man mean？ (18) A．He will write a letter to another company. B．He has received many job offers. C．He hasn't accepted the job offer. D．He will let the woman have the job.

M: I'd say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann. Q: What does the man mean？ (16) A．Ann can go with him this afternoon. B．Ann's almost as busy as he is. C．Ann has a lot to do today. D．Ann might be finished by noon.

M: How about sending newspapers？ W: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike. M: How about walking dogs？ W: Walking dogs？ M: Yes, you know, there're a lot of people around here with dogs. W: Then how much can I earn if I walk dogs？ M: More than sending newspapers. The dogs need to be walked every day, especially when people are at work. W: That's a good idea since I like dogs very much. But how can I find dogs to walk？ M: You can put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper. W: Then how much shall I charge for walking a dog？ M: You can try for four dollars an hour. W: That's great. Thank you so much. Why did the girl want to make money？ A．She wanted to buy a new bike. B．She wanted to go traveling. C．She wanted to have a dog.

M: It won't happen again, I assure you. W: This is the last time I believe you. What is the most probable relationship of the two people？ A．Doctor and patient. B．Boss and employee. C．Receptionist and tourist. D．Teacher and student.

M: I hope not. I would prefer to have a promotion and less working hours. Q: What does the man want？ (14) A．More working hours. B．A better position. C．More days off. D．A long vacation.

M: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs？ W: Okay, but how much hamburger are we going to need？ And hot dogs too？ M: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs？ W: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on？ Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself! M: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh .... seven packages of hot dogs. W: And you'd better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs. M: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips？ W: Humm. Better make that eight or so. M: All right. Oh, and we're gonna need some hamburger and hot dog buns, How about five packages a piece？ I think that sounds about right. W: Yeah, you'd better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too. M: Okay. What else？ Uh, we're gonna need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles？ W: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks. M: Okay. And what about dessert？ W: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time. M: Well, I heard that she's been very busy working two jobs, so we'd better not ask her, uh... Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies？ Hey, you could even ask, uh... what's her name.., yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! I bet she'd be willing to help you ! W: Nah, I don't think I could ask her, I haven't got a phone number. Anyway, I can try myself. (20) A．At a park. B．At the beach. C．At Dave's house. D．By a river.

M: Of course. Would you like your windows cleaned, too？ Q: What is probably the man's occupation？ (16) A．A professional window cleaner. B．Automotive salesperson. C．Service station attendant. D．Grocery store manager.

M: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See？ This novel was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents. W: Hey! Look at this! M: What？ Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden？ W: No. Look at the signature. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1856. Maybe it's worth something. M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents. W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars. M: Oh？ I can hardly read what the one says. Who wrote it？ W: The name looks like "Harold Dickinson". Wasn't he a politician or something？ I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name like that in the library. M: Good luck. Your book of plays may make you rich, but I'll bet my seventy-five cents novel is a better buy. Where is this conversation taking place？ A．In a classroom. B．In a library. C．At a secondhand bookstore. D．In a museum.

M: Well, my brother is a real estate agent. I know he can help you out. Why don't you and I go to see him？ Q: What do we learn about the woman？ (6) A．Someone is going to break into her house. B．She has nowhere to go next weekend. C．She can't find a real estate agent. D．She's worried about finding a new place to live in.

M: They said a week, at the most. Q: What happened to the man？ (15) A．He was stuck at the embassy. B．He lost his travel documents. C．His passport expired. D．He overstayed his visa.

M: No, I'm not. I'm afraid of breaking my neck. So I'd rather be a bus commuter. Q: Why won't the man learn to drive？ (15) A．Because driving is too dangerous. B．Because buying a car is too expensive. C．Because getting a driver's licence is too difficult. D．Because taking a bus is more convenient.

M：That is certainly an unusual way of handing the situation，but it may bring good results． Q：How will the woman solve the problems？ (16) A．She will go directly to the boss with her problems. B．She will keep the problems by herself. C．She will let her mother speak to the boss about her problems. D．She will tell her boss's mother about the problems.

M: I do have a lot of papers and magazines down on the basement. Volunteers used to come by these apartments regularly to collect waste paper. I still save it but people seldom ask for it nowadays and I' ve never gone over to the recycling center myself. W: That’s typical. A few years ago people were really enthusiastic about musing waste paper. Unfortunately, interest has been decreasing lately. Manufacturers now use waste paper for things, like paper bags, towels, napkins and boxes. But the demand is down. I think they need to find new commercial uses for recycled paper. M: I suppose things like greeting cards, calendars and writing paper could be made from it too. But recycled paper usually has a dingy color, doesn't it？ W: Well, it wouldn’t be suitable for art books or high-quality magazine paper. But who cares about the drab color if waste paper can take place of virgin wood pulp and so help to preserve forests. M: You are right. I'll bring my waste paper over to your apartment in a little while. Thanks for offering to take it. According to the speakers, what products are now made from recycled paper？ A．Paper towels, napkins, bags and boxes. B．Insulation for basements. C．Art books and other high-quality printed matter. D．Imitation wood.

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

M: I should wait until then, but I simply can't. Q: What can be inferred about the woman？ (3) A．She doesn't want the man to call so early. B．She urges the man to call immediately. C．She encourages the man to do whatever he likes. D．She simply doesn't know what to do now.

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. (20) 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.

M: Let me see. It's one pound and fifty. Who is the woman most probably speaking to？ A．A railway porter. B．A bus conductor. C．A taxi driver. D．A postal clerk.

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？ (17) 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.

M: Well, it depends on the traffic, but shouldn't toke more than twenty minutes for the average driver. And I'm not average. So we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than twelve minutes. W: Oh. By the way, do you know what time the museum closes？ M: Around 6:00 o'clock. W: Do you have the time？ M: Yeah. It's half past four. Hi, this is your first time to the city, right？ W: Yeah.How did you know？ M: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the tall buildings. W: Was it that obvious？ M: Well... W: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurant downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price？ M: Umm...well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decoration is very authentic, and theportions are larger than most places I've been to. W: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum？ M: Well, you can take the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often. M: Okay. Thank you so much. (20) A．He is an average driver. B．He is a skilled driver. C．He is below average. D．He is a green hand.

M: Oh, she always says that! I wouldn't buy her a going-away present if I were you. Q: What does the man think about Mary？ (18) A．She will go away. B．She will be sorry. C．She won't quit her job. D．She won't buy him a present.