听力原文：M: There are several reasons why careful analysis of financial statements is necessary. What are they？

W: Thank you very much for your trust, Peter. As your academic advisor I will try my best to help you. M: Thanks. It's about my major... W: Well, what's the matter？ M: I used to major in English, but now I have made up my mind to switch to Applied Linguistics, concentrating on Teaching English as a Foreign Language. W: So you want to switch majors？ M: Yes. But I wonder if it is possible. W: Well, usually we allow it, as long as you have enough credits. M: That's good news for me. I'm not interested in literature and that sort of thing. I want to be a real teacher, Professor. But I'm worried about the make-up credits. W: You usually do have to make up some credits when you switch majors. Are you OK on credits？ M: Not too many. I'll have to add about 12 credits as far as I can. figure from my transcript. Would you please let me know how many credits are required to get a master's degree？ W: Usually thirty-six credits are needed, ff you take five courses per term, you'll have enough credits after just two semesters. Usually each course is worth three credits. To get the six remaining credits you either prepare a thesis or take two more courses. M: Is there anything else besides the 36 credits for the master's？ W: You have to have an oral defense． M: I see．I really appreciate your help，Professor． W: Glad I can help．Good luck．Peter． (23) A．A literature professor. B．An academic advisor. C．Dean of the English Department. D．A Doctor of Applied Linguistics.

W：You don't seem to understand，sir．That man had a reservation. Q：Where is this conversation most probably taking place？ (13) A．In an airplane. B．In a hotel. C．In a restaurant. D．In a store.

W: That's too bad. Where are you？ M: I'm on the Garden City expressway near the sport stadium. I was on my way to drop off some samples at a new client's office and then I was going to pick up Billy from kindergarten. But now I'm afraid I won't be able to get there on time. Is there any chance you could get away early？ W: Should be fine. What are the speakers mainly discussing？ A．A problem caused by traffic jam B．The time to meet a new client C．The place to drop off the samples D．The way to get to the kindergarten

Well, at the beginning, I would like to say a few words to my dear listeners who are not very familiar with this program. Because many people want to listen to and understand pop songs, radio producers at BCD International have made hundreds of programs over the years. We not only have access to the stars of the music world, but we have a vast library of "golden oldish" Classics, as well as the "latest releases". For those of you who like a bit of background with your favorite music — there's The History of Pop or The Road to Music. These two series bring you the language of pop music and information about the periods and the artists. If you want to hear from the artists themselves ,there's a new series called About The Big Hits. This is based on interviews with popular singers and songwriters. They speak to us about the meaning and ideas behind their songs. If you want to understand the words to the big music hits, pop Words is the program for you. After all, it's hard enough for native English speakers to understand most pop songs — so, if English isn't your first language, you shouldn't be surprised ff the words to many songs leave you in the dark. It was to address exactly this problem that BCD International started broadcasting Pop Words just over 23 years ago... [ fade out] Which of the following is covered in BCD International programs？ A．Interviews with radio producers. B．A large variety of pop songs. C．News from the music library. D．Stories about the good old days.

W: Let's put it this way: it is the first thing in the world I'd ever want to do. Q: What docs the woman mean？ (14) A．She doesn't like her trip to Arizona. B．She is looking forward to her trip to Arizona. C．She enjoyed her trip to Arizona greatly. D．She wants the man to go with her to Arizona.

W: I think the most popular prints are those of Cookie Monster, Hello Kitty, and animal characters. And Japanese don't wear bright clothes. Usually they wear dark ones, like black or brown. M: Who is the most well-known Thai singer in Japan？ W: Tata Young is the most famous Thai singer in Japan. She held a live tour in Tokyo and it was a big success. Her debut album for Japan recorded great sales all over Asia. Her music is played on the Japanese dance scene. Tata Young is so famous, not only in Japan, but also around the world. M: What is still the tradition nowadays and what is the main reason for the making tea ceremony？ W: In Japan, we send New Years cards to our relatives and friends at the beginning of the year. By making tea ceremony, we regain our composure and we can enjoy drinking tea more. M: What is "samurai"？ W: Samurai were people who had a special position in traditional Japanese society. Their hairstyle. was called chonmage. They carried an edged tool, called nihonto. There are not any more samurai in Japan now. M: What do you usually do in nightlife？ W: I usually listen to the radio, play die guitar and the piano at home in the night time. I think many other university students go out to dinner at an Izakaya and drink beer with their friends. M: What's the population of your country and where do most people live？ W: Most people live in Tokyo: The population of Tokyo is 12 million. And the second largest population is that of Osaka, which is 8.8 million. In Kynto, there are only 1.5 million people. (23) A．About some aspects of social life in Thailand. B．About some aspects of social life in Japan. C．About what prints are popular among teenagers in Thailand. D．About what prints are popular among teenagers in Japan.

W: That's earlier than I expected. But I guess you're the only ride. Could you give me a wake-up call at 4:30 tomorrow morning？ Q: What is the woman most likely to do？ (19) A．She will hitch a ride on the way. B．She will go together with the man. C．She will call on the man and wake him up. D．She will pick up the man.

听力原文： So, if there are no more questions about the facilities at student services or any of the special activities we have talked about, then we can move on to the next topic. The last topic is health insurance. You will be required to have a health insurance policy of some sort at registration. If you are a scholarship student, you probably have automatic coverage established. If you are paying for your own tuition, you can still get insurance through the school. The forms to buy insurance from the school will be available at the registration desk when you register. If you have any questions about the benefits available, you can look at the back of the student handbook. In general, the school usually offers a good insurance policy compared to private companies so you should take a look. If you are receiving financial aid, you should contact your financial aid counselor to see if you can also receive insurance coverage. If there are no other questions, that will do it for today .The best advice is to follow your student handbook and things should go smoothly. Remember, if there are any problems, you can ask me or any of the other student helpers. We will be under the sign that says "registrar's" at the registration area. What is the speaker' s job？ A．The president of the university. B．A registrar. C．The head of the class. D．A student.

W: Oh, I went to the shop and had them replace it with a new one yesterday afternoon. What did the woman do with her camera yesterday afternoon？ A．She went to the shop. B．She returned it to the shop. C．She had it changed. D．She replaced it with a new one.

W: I watched it and it was great! The first four contestants won only small prizes, but the fifth left with a new luxury car. Q: What happened last night？ (16) A．Four contestants failed to win prizes. B．The man ate during the show. C．The woman missed the show. D．Five contestants won cars.

W: So do I. I think I will freeze if I stay longer. What are they talking about？ A．The heater of this room. B．The cold weather. C．Long working hours.

Sharks do not have bones, and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find. small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their fond. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some large sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing. About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birth to live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do. Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases. What is this passage mainly about？ A．The necessity of protecting sharks. B．The living environment of sharks. C．The dangers of sharks to human beings. D．An introduction to sharks.

What does the speaker mean？ A．Americans are worried about only two things. B．Americans are worried more about death than about taxes. C．Americans are as worried about death as about taxes. D．Americans are as sure of taxes as of death.

W: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. M: What do you mean？ W: The old lady must have taken ours by mistake. Just now she was sitting next to us at the restaurant. What can we infer from the conversation？ A．An old lady took the couple's suitcase by mistake. B．An old lady stole the couple's suitcase at the restaurant. C．The old lady took their clothes by mistake. D．The woman forgot to put clothes in their suitcase.

W I'd like to get a new outfit. I just bought this magazine, and the woman on the cover looks so stylish and beautiful. Do you carry anything like this？ M We have similar styles that I've just brought from the latest New York collection a week ago. But not that designer brand. Follow me and I will show you what we have. W Great. Thank you. Where is this conversation most likely taking place？ A．In a hair salon B．In an art gallery C．At a magazine rack D．In a clothing store

W: Right. They tend to major in practical fields that will assure them of good jobs later. What do foreign students consider important in choosing major？ A．How soon they will graduate. B．How much their education costs. C．What kind of job they can get later. D．Which country they Will work in.

W: You mean the 18th？ M: Yes, and the exam will start and end one hour earlier. What are the speakers talking about？ A．Exam results. B．Time for the exam. C．Change of class hours.

Well, at the beginning, I would like to say a few words to my dear listeners who are not very familiar with this program. Because many people want to listen to and understand pop songs, radio producers at BCD International have made hundreds of programs over the years. We not only have access to the stars of the music world, but also have a vast library of "golden oldie" classics, as well as the "latest releases". For those of you who like a bit of background of your favorite music--there are The History of Pop and The Road to Music. These two series bring you the language of pop music and information about the periods and the artists. If you want to hear from the artists themselves, there's a new series called About the Big Hits. This is based on interviews with popular singers and songwriters. They speak to us about the meanings and ideas behind their songs. If you want to understand the words to the big music hits, Pop Words is the program for you. After all, it's hard enough for native English speakers to understand most pop songs--so, if English isn't your first language, you shouldn't be surprised if the words to many songs leave you in the dark. It was to address exactly this problem that BCD International started broadcasting Pop Words just over 23 years ago... [fade out] Which of the following is covered in BCD International programs？ A．Interviews with radio producers. B．A large variety of pop songs. C．News from the music library. D．Stories about the good old days.

W Yes, of course. Give me the shirt and go choose another one. Do you have the receipt with you？ M No, I don't. As I already told you it was a gift from a friend. He gave it to me last weekend. W Oh, well then I'm sorry but we cannot exchange your shirt without a receipt. What does the man want to do？ A．To exchange an item B．To get a refund C．To have an item tailored D．To buy a birthday gift

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

W: But flying makes me so nervous. Q: What does the woman prefer？ (14) A．Taking a train. B．Feeling nervous. C．Taking a plane. D．Traveling with her friends.

When you go to look at apartments to rent, there are several things you ought to do. First, you should find out if the apartment is safe. Be sure there are good locks on all the windows and doors. It is also a good idea to check all the appliances as well as the water and electricity to be sure everything is working. It might also be a good idea to talk to other people who rent apartments in the same building. This will help you to find out if there are any problems. If you decide to rent an apartment, the landlord would probably want you to sign a lease. This is a legal contract and you ought to read it carefully. You will also need to pay a security deposit. If there is no damage the landlord has to return this money when you leave. Whom can you ask for help to look for a place to live？ A．Your friends. B．Your teachers. C．Other people you meet. D．All of the above.

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W：I think we've got one．Could you wait until after take-off please？ Q：What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？ (16) A．A guest and a receptionist. B．A passenger and an air hostess. C．A customer and a shop assistant. D．A lodger and a landlady.