听力原文：M: This is Victoria from corporate headquarter. I haven't received your last month's expense reports yet, and they were due on Tuesday.

W: But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise？ Q: What can we learn from the conversation？ (14) A．It's quiet in the restaurant. B．The restaurant is too far from their school. C．The price is high in the restaurant. D．The restaurant serves good food.

W: Yes, but why not do them tomorrow？ It's very late now. Q: What does the woman suggest they do？ (5) A．Check the figures later today. B．Do the calculations again tomorrow. C．Bring a calculator tomorrow. D．Calculate the number right now.

W: Oh, there's only one textbook. M: Yeah, surely there's only one textbook, but one with 880 pages. What does the man complain about？ A．Too much reading. B．Only one textbook. C．A very heavy textbook. D．a mean professor.

W: Good morning. M: All right, houses. Is it the time to buy or sell a house？ W: Well, actually, housing looks like it's going to be a bust. The housing sales for this month were down 1.7%. That's the second month in a row. And the markets headed for a correction or a drop in prices. And it's important to know that mortgage rates have been up, so that's one of the big reasons that it's slowing down buying. And on top of that the other big indicator mortgage applications are down. Actually last week mortgage applications hit a three-and-a-half-year low. So what does all this mean？ If you are a buyer, I think you are gonna find some bargains out there. M: Ok! It is puzzled to both then by the middle of the year you really find bargains. All right, your jobs, is this gonna be the year to look for a new job because they're gonna be available or is this a year in which more people again will get laid off. W: This is good news on the job front, in November 215,000 jobs were added, that's up from 44,000 in October. December looks good. Companies out there say they're planning to hire in the first quarter of this year and there are still jobs shortages in certain areas like finance, health care and construction. M: Great to get some optimistic news. All right, Mellody, thanks again and have a great weekend. (23) A．There will be a boom in housing. B．The house market will suffer depression. C．The bank will exert positive influence on housing. D．It will hit a three-and-a-half-year low.

听力原文： The key question for any only child is this: Why were you an only child？ It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children, but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "Special Jewel" phenomenon. Only children, or special jewels often arrive when their parents are older-- usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and serf - centered. On the other hand, you may be an only child be cause your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you a little adult. Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such little adults. (33) A．Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered. B．Those who expected to have several children but could only have one. C．Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children. D．Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.

M: I hate standing in line anyway. If we don't get in soon, let's just forget it and go somewhere else. Q: Where are the man and woman at this moment？ (13) A．In a theatre. B．In line at a museum. C．In line outside a movie house. D．In the tube.

What do we know from the talk？ A．The man is looking for a smaller shirt. B．It's time for the shop to close. C．Bigger shirts may arrive the next day.

W: Work late？ I... I suppose so, if you really think it's necessary. Q: Who do you think the woman is？ (2) A．The man's wife. B．The man's secretary. C．The man's sister. D．The man's boss.

W: Certainly, sir. They will find it on their desks tomorrow morning. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？ A．Customer and salesperson. B．Teacher and student. C．Boss and secretary. D．Guest and waitress.

W: If you have your receipt, I can give you credit for the purchase. But I can't repay you. Q: Where did the conversation probably take place？ (18) A．In a restaurant. B．In a department store. C．In a private home. D．In an art supply shop.

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.

A C．

(6) A．The check is out of date. B．The check is post-dated. C．The check is in too large amount. D．The check is a crossed one.

W: Dr. Walker just sent them to the lab this morning, so the earliest they could be back is tomorrow. Q: What does the woman mean？ (19) A．The results might be ready tomorrow. B．The man needs another blood test tomorrow. C．The blood is being tested now in the lab. D．The doctor will be back tomorrow.

W: But Mr. Shin, please don't forget about your appointment with Natalie at 2:00. You know she is a very important client for us, OK？ M: I know that. I' II try to be here on time. If I am late, could you please make an excuse for me？ W: Okay, by the way, did you finish making the list of things in the warehouse for the meeting with Susan at 5:00？ Where is the man going？ A．The sales department B．To meet Anna C．Business trip D．Main office

W: Well, it's fairly cool and there's much rain in the morning. What is the weather like in Shanghai？ A．Hot. B．Cool. C．Cold.

听力原文： I want to remind everyone that this Friday is clean-up day—what that means is we're going to put a couple of large garbage bins in the cafeteria so you can throw away old papers, out-of-date materials, and all the other junk that's piling up on or around your desks. It's actually a fire hazard to have stacks of papers on your desks or piled on overhead shelves or cabinets. So, please, everyone, mark this Friday, from noon to 5, on your calendar as a time to dump some of your clutter. And it'll be fun—there will be pizza and soda for everyone who contributes to the bins. What is the purpose of the event？ A．Team building B．Training new employees C．Cleaning up the office D．Raising money for charity

A．Disappointed. B．Happy. C．Regretful. D．Sad.

B: Good Evening! Everybody! A: Eric! We knew you are working in a very successful, multi-million dollar company, could you tell us why this company becomes so successful？ B: Well, I think its success down to corporate culture. This culture is something that's been in place for some time. We're involved in basically every major decision within the company — from setting client expectations to implementing a new dust protection system. As production coordinator, I get to know our customers well, so it was a natural for me to volunteer to call past clients. I loved it and got immediate results. A：Could you tell us more？ B: We also organize anti-bureaucrat weeks, where all the managers have to work in the store showrooms, warehouses or restaurants for at least one week a year. A: So, that really makes SilverMark Inc. Design & Build a fascinating place to work for. You will hear two people talking about corporate culture of company. Name of programme: (5)______ Eric Finucane works as (6)______ in the company. The company organizes (7)______ in the company All the managers have to work (8)______ a year in warehouses or restaurants.

W: Does it have three bedrooms？ M: No. There are two. The master bedroom is quite spacious though. Maybe you could let the children share the larger room, and you and your husband could use the smaller one. W: I suppose I could do that. M: A three-bedroom apartment will be difficult to find. W: Yes, I know. Believe me, I have been looking for over a week. The few three-bedroom apartments that I have found are either extremely expensive or the owner won't allow children as tenants. M: Well, the owner allows two children in this apartment complex. W: Aren't you the owner？ M: No. I am the manager. I live here, too, on the first floor of this building. W: Oh. That's nice. Then if anything gets broken... M: Just leave a note on my door. W: You said that the rent would be 350 dollars a month. Does that include any of the utilities？ M: Yes. It includes gas. Your furnace and stove axe gas, so, as you can imagine, your other utilities, electric and water, are quite inexpensive. W: This sounds better and better. But before I sign a lease I would like my husband to see it. M: Why not stop by with him this evening？ W: How late are you open？ He doesn't get off work until five. M: Come by at six. I will still be in the office. I am sure that you are eager to move from the hotel, and if we get the paper work out of the way tonight, you can move in tomorrow. W: Oh, that would be wonderful. (23) A．The woman's husband. B．The owner of the apartment. C．The apartment manager. D．The tenant who occupies the apartment now.

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.

W: French Art & Architecture of the 19th Century. I have to check. Can I have the book and your library card？ M: Sure. I just need it for a few more days. W: Well, first, this book is one week late, not due today as you thought. There are also a few requests for this book so it is now on hold for the next person. There's a small fine on your card of ＄1.40 for the overdue book, would you like to pay today？ M: So if I pay the fine, can I take this book out again？ W: You won't be able to take it out again until all the other people who have placed holds on it have signed it out. Did you want to pay your fine today？ M: Have you processed the return on the book？ Perhaps I'll accrue more fines, and keep it for a few more days. I really need it. The exam is in two days and this is practically the course text book. W: Sorry, I have already signed it hack in and now it is on hold. In fact if I could, I would triple our fines and suspend your library privileges. It's not fair to other students who are also trying to access library material for study purpose. Now are you going to pay your fine today？ M: OK. Sorry. What is the student's problem？ A．He does not have his library card with him. B．He does not want to return the book right now. C．He does not like the system of putting books on hold. D．He does not want to pay the fine.

A．At a restaurant． B．At a hotel． C．At a department stor E．

A．The voice is too weak． B．The sound is too louD C．The volume is out of order．