听力原文：M: Hi, Janet. You are so lucky to be done with your final exams and term papers. I still have two more finals to take.

W: You bet I am. Q: What does the woman say about the picnic？ (15) A．She doubts if she'll be able to go. B．She's eager to go. C．If the man goes, she will go too. D．She'll do her homework tomorrow.

M2: Yeah, I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped fog cash. M1: Oh. M2: Let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room. M1: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains？ M2: Well. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now. M1: What about the kitchen？ M2: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except... M1: What？ M2: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. It isn't that bad. M1: Well how about the bathroom？ Don't tell me the toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks. M2: No, those work fine, but, uh, the window needs fixing. M1: Let me see. Where's the window pane？ M2: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. M1: I can't believe you've survived under these conditions. M2: So what do you think？ You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has its problems, but we can fix those. M1: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough. Why does Dave need a roommate？ A．He was laid off from his job and needs someone to pay for the rent. B．He is working fewer hours and is short of money. C．He quitted his job to go back to school. D．He needs someone to make a friend with.

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

M: Yes, I'm planning on it. W: I wonder if I could enroll in it. I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young？ I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard timekeeping up. W: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Prof. Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Prof. Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. Professor Donner, that's really very nice of you. Why did the woman talk to the professor？ A．She wants to apply to graduate schools. B．She wants him to recommend books. C．She Wants to take an advanced course. D．She wants him to give her a good grade.

W: In the Convention Hall on the second floor, sir. M: Thanks. Also, do you know when Professor Ferguson's presentation is going to be？ I hope I haven't missed it! W: One of the volunteers at that desk will be able to tell you. What does the man want to know？ A．When a meeting will start. B．Whether there are enough chairs. C．How to go to the second floor. D．Where an event is being held.

W: Really？ M: Yeah, so what are you doing this summer, anything special？ W: Well, actually yeah. My parents have always liked taking my brother and me to different places in our country. You know, places with historical significance. I guess they wanted to reinforce the stuff we learned in school about history. And so even though we are older now, they still do once in a while. M: Oh so where are you going this summer？ W: Well, this summer it's finally going to be Yan'an. M: Finally？ You mean they never took you yet？ I mean Yan'an; it's probably the most famous revolutionary base in the country. It's only a couple of hours ride by train. I think that would be one of the first places where they should have taken you. I have been there a couple of times. W: We were going to go about five years ago, but something happened. I cannot remember what changed our plans. Yeah, don't ask me what it was, but we ended up not going anywhere that year. I hope that doesn't happen again this year. M: I wrote a paper about the revolutionary activities in Yan'an last semester for a history class after I visited it for the fifth time last summer. The trip really helped a lot. W: And now I'm even more excited to see the place. (20) A．Final examination. B．Family education. C．Summer plan. D．Historic places.

W: Maybe you're missing the point of this physics study group. Q: What does the woman mean？ (19) A．She holds the same view with the man. B．The man missed the last study session. C．She didn't understand the last chemistry class. D．The man should be more serious about his studies.

W: In just three weeks, and I am really excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what？ W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel agency to buy my plane ticket and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: You are not going to give it up, are you？ W: No way, I'll never find another apartment around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months' rent on an empty apartment, either. M: Perhaps you could sublet it. W: Yes, but who to？ M: An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August. Perhaps you could sublet it to him. W: That's exactly when I'll be away. It sounds ideal, as long as the landlord agrees. M: Tell you what, I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him then. W: Well, thanks, Bill, let me know what happens. That extra money will really come in handy. What does Mary need to do at the travel agency？ A．Book a hotel in Europe. B．Buy her plane ticket. C．Sublet her apartment. D．Renew her passport.

W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it. Q: What do we learn from this conversation？ (15) A．Neither the man nor the woman has finished the assignment yet. B．The man thinks the paper is easy. C．The woman thinks the paper is easy. D．Both the man and the woman think the paper is hard.

W: Don't worry. The boss was very impressed and he said your layout was right on target. Q: What does the woman imply？ (19) A．The manager was depressed by the man's layout. B．The manager thought the man's layout was quite accurate. C．The manager thought the man was good at target-shooting. D．The manager was impressed by the man's skills in target-shooting.

W: Actually I don't have to be at the conference before noon. Q: What will the woman probably do？ (15) A．She will take subway. B．She will hurry to the conference. C．She will skip the conference and go sightseeing. D．She will take a bus.

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: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my pains of hunger. M: So where were you？ W: My physical science class ran overtime. Actually, what happens is that some of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions. M: Who is this 21st century's Newton？ W: Professor Greg, have you heard of him？ M: Yes. He does have a good reputation in the Physical Science Department. W: And a well deserved one. The same students who Pall asleep in discussion group fight for front-row seats in his lectures. M: Oh, on. I hope this isn't amazing. W: You can joke. But it's great to have a professor who's not only interesting but prepares to give up time to students. M: I know it is really rare. Maybe I should sit in his class some time. Do you think he'd care？ W: Not at all. Lots of students bring their friends. He says he feels flattered. M: Well, just to be safe, I think I'll bring my dinner along as well. W: I'll make a good student of you yet. (20) A．In the coffee shop. B．Discussing physical problem in the classroom. C．Working on a science problem at home. D．Reading 20th century literature in the hbrary.

W: Oh, travel around Europe？ That's crazy! Let me think about it. What does Rachel think about the man？ A．She thinks he is crazy. B．She doesn't like his idea. C．She approves of his idea. D．She thinks he should stay at home.

W: Really？ M: Yeah, so what're you doing this summer, anything special？ W: Well, actually yeah. My parents have always liked taking my sister and me to different places in the United States. You know, places with historical significance. I guess they wanted to reinforce the stuff we learned in school about history. And so even though we are older now, they still do once in a while. M: Oh, so where are you going this summer？ W: Well, this summer. It's finally going to be Gettysburg. M: Finally？ You mean they never took you there yet？ I mean Gettysburg. It's probably the most famous civil war site in the country. It's only a couple of hours away. I think that would be one of the first places that they've taken you. I have been there a couple of times. W: We were gonna to be about ten, well, no, it was exactly ten years ago. But I don't know. Something happened, I cannot remember what... M: Something changed your plans. W: Yeah, don't ask me what it was, but we ended up not going anywhere that year. I hope that doesn't happen again this year. I wrote a paper about Gettysburg last semester for a history class. I was to make a thorough investigation on the political situation in the United States right after the battle at Gettysburg, so I'm eager to see the place. (23) A．Their final exams and papers. B．Plans for the coming summer. C．A wonderful visit to Gettysburg. D．Their parents' traveling habits.

W: Only two and a half. But it does seem longer. Q: What does the woman say about the report？ (18) A．It's the longest report she's ever written. B．She's only half way done with it. C．She'll finish it in two weeks. D．She has spent less time on it than the man thinks.

A．The weather． B．The newspaper． C．The whether． D．The rain．

W: Yes, I am, and I'm counting the days until retirement. Q: What can we learn about the woman？ (18) A．She loves her present work. B．She is going to open a store. C．She is about to retire. D．She works in a repair shop.

M: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer. W: What are you going to do then？ M: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you？ W: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting. M: You can't do that forever. W: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training. M: That's a wonderful idea. What does the man do now？ A．A teacher. B．A dancer. C．Neither of the above.

W: Thanks. I'm feeling much better now. Q: What does the woman suggest？ (15) A．She needs to get more rest. B．She took a rest last week and it helped her a lot. C．She wasn't interested in last week's lecture. D．She was surprised to find the lecture so easy.

W: Actually I don't have to be at the conference before noon. Q: What will the woman probably do？ (6) A．Take a bus. B．Skip the conference. C．Hurry to the conference. D．Take the subway.

W: Oh, please be serious! I suppose they will change shapes as well. If you want a big car to take all your friends camping, I suppose you'll just be able to snap your fingers and make it happen. Or if you want a sporty two-seater, you could just tell the car what you wanted, and it would do the rest. Is that how it will work？ M: No, I am serious. They have found a way to alter the surface of metals so that they can reflect different colors just by passing a small amount of electricity over them. W: Oh, I see. So anything that touches the outside of the car will get a shock. That sounds lovely. M: It's only a tiny amount of electricity. It wouldn't be enough to shock anybody. W: Well, it sounds pretty difficult to believe. M: Yes, it's quite amazing. The important thing you have to remember is that the color of an object is really just an illusion created by the way light bounces off its surface. Engineers have been able to produce a car that changes colors at the touch of a button by slightly rearranging the position of the particles on the surface of the metal. W: It sounds so amazing. But I guess it could be possible. M: It is possible today. The only problem is that it is very expensive. To produce a car with a surface that changed colors would cost almost twice as much as what a regular car costs. For that much money you could just by the car and have it repainted twenty times, so it's not very practical yet. W: Yes, but in other ways it could be more practical. If you took your car to be painted twenty times, it would use quite a bit of polluting chemicals, and it would take a long time. M: You're right there, but how many people really get their car repainted that many time？ W: Hmm, I suppose you're right, but I sure would love to have my car match my outfit every day. (26) A．She is impressed. B．She is doubtful. C．She is shocked. D．She is surprised.

W: But there is a very good chance in this case. I do hope you'll go ahead in view of the potential benefit to mankind. Q: What are the two speakers talking about？ (5) A．A prediction of the future of mankind. B．A new drug that may benefit mankind. C．An opportunity for a good job. D．An unsuccessful experiment.