听力原文：For those time-starved consumers, shopping from e-Bay is more convenient than driving to Wal-Mart. In 2006, U.S. consumers purchased $ 28 billion of goods over the Internet, and it almost doubled the 2005 total.

听力原文： For many years, T-shins were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color--white. And since they were mom under shirts, they were generally not seen. Today the T-shirt has become fashionable. It can be seen everywhere and on everyone. Women and little children wear T-shirts as teenagers, university students, and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on playground, at the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, a.s well as easy to care for. [29]Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have be- come one of America's newest ideas of fashion. Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, [30]the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or picture printed on the front. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, [31]new designs are coming up all the time. (30) A．T-shirts feel soft and wash well. B．T-shirts are smart and comfortable. C．T-shirts go well with trousers. D．T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.

M: It's coming along. But I've been staring at the computer screen for hours and my eyes hurt. W: Yeah Typing the words on the screen really make your eyes dry and tired. You should take a break. M: I can't. The deadline is approaching. W: You know, I read about computers and eye problems recently. The article says that they are usually caused by not blinking your eyes enough. M: Blinking？ I thought I just needed new glasses. W: when you blink, the movement of closing and opening your eyes, even though it happens really fast relaxes your eyes. M: That makes sense. W: People using computer tends to stare at the screen and blink less often than they normally would. M: That is what I am doing. And I am suffering from the dry eyes. W: That is one of the typical symptoms. M: But what does it have to do with the computer？ W: The article I read about the office workers found that the workers averagely blink 22 times a minute when relaxed But just 7 times a minute while looking at the text on a computer screen. M: Wow That's quite a difference. W: Yeah. So you need to blink your eyes and take a break from the computer M: I wonder if using some kind of eye-drops will make me feel better. W: That might help.But the best prescription is to take a break and rest your eyes M: Ok. Let's go get some coffee. I can finish this later tonight. (23) A．Something goes wrong with his computer. B．He can not finish the documents in time. C．The computer screen is hurting his eyes. D．He can not understand the article.

(26) A．We offer a five to ten percent discount unless you require immediate delivery. B．We promise to refund the money if we cannot send our products in time. C．If you order our products right now, we will give you certain commission in cash. D．Buying our products will save not only your money, but also your time.

(28) A．Isn't he standing outside the museum？ B．The art museum isn't new. C．Is the museum still standing？ D．The new museum is excellent.

M: No. Does it look like I've stopped eating？ I've been spending a lot of time in the library. W: Working on a paper？ M: I wish I was working on a paper! I'm working on three different papers: anthropology, English literature, and history. W: Wow, that is a lot of work. M: Yeah, and what's frustrating is that I'm studying the nineteenth century British Empire in all three classes, but I can't just write a single paper for all three. W: Why not？ M: The professors won't let me even if I make it three times as long as the suggested length. W: That's too bad. Could you write your papers on three aspects of one topic？ M: Hmm. What do you mean？ Do you have something in mind？ W: Well, let's see. Hmm... Maybe you could do something with Romanticism, like, ohh.., write your anthropology paper on the cultural basis of Romanticism, and, uh, your history paper on the influence of the Romantic poets on British foreign policy, and, OK, and your English paper on an analysis of some Romantic poems. M: Hey, that's not a bad idea! I've already started the research for one of the papers, so I can use that. What can I do to repay you？ W: You want to write up my chemistry paper for me？ M: I'd love to, but I've never taken chemistry, so I'm not sure you'd like the results. W: Oh well, no thanks necessary then. I'll do it myself. Have a good weekend, and try to get out of the library and get some sleep. You have big circles under your eyes. M: OK, I'll try. See you later. (23) A．Writing papers for his classes. B．Preparing for the coming exam in the library. C．Doing extra work in the chemistry lab. D．Working overtime at a library.

听力原文： Technicians are making the last-minute preparations for the launch of the U. S. space shuttle Discovery on a flight to the International Space Station. Flight officials with the space agency NASA are aware of storm clouds near the Atlantic coast launch site in Florida, which could postpone the launch. This is the second shuttle flight since Columbia disintegrated on reentry three years ago, killing all seven astronauts on board. Since then NASA has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to correct design flaw that caused a piece of foam insulation to break off from the fuel tank and puncture Columbia's wing. NASA is launching Discovery despite objections by the space agency's chief safety officer and chief engineer. They say the problems with the foam insulation have still not been resolved. Shuttle astronaut Steve Robinson says he is not worried. "The thing like this happened to every single flight and what's really great -- you remember how much we talked about culture change after Columbia. This is culture change. You are seeing it." The space agency's chief safety officer ______ NASA's plan to launch Discovery. A．vetoed B．sanctioned C．supported D．disapproved

M Yes, I'm just waiting on some posters. I should get them after lunch so I can do a run-through of the presentation tonight. Have you seen the cover of the novel？ It's fantastic. W I know, it's the best one of the series. Where are you guys going to start promoting it first？ M We're going to start in New York then visit the major cities along the East Coast. There's so much anticipation, we're scheduling stops in Europe and Asia too. What will the man promote？ A．A play B．A novel C．A rock singer D．An art exhibit

AMINA: Oh, that's alright. I was just very anxious to hear what you think of it. You can see that I decided to change the topic - I had been interested in looking at Barings Factory. BRYSON: Oh, I think the hospital was a much better choice. In fact.., well... I have to 【Q21】 say that I thought it was good. AMINA: Oh？ BRYSON: There's still lots of work to be done... AMINA: Oh yes.., of course. BRYSON: But there's plenty of good ideas. It opens well and the first chapter is fine but the middle section really stood out for me... most interesting. 【Q22】 AMNA: That's amazing because I really didn't find it a bit easy to write... 【Q23】 BRYSON: How long did you work on the whole thing？ AMINA: Well, I spent about two or three weeks reading and doing general research and then I dashed the writing off very quickly.., so about four weeks in all. BRYSON: Well, that's about par for the course. You've got a while yet to make the changes. AMINA: Oh right.., no problem... BRYSON: Right. Let's have a look at my notes here. OK. Starting with section headings …. the broad divisions are good but you'll have to re-do the actual headings. Example I've made some suggestions in the margins... AMINA: OK. Thanks. BRYSON: Now, this information on local housing... I can see why you put it there but it 【Q24】 really isn't relevant to the approach you've taken. AMINA: I think I see what you mean. BRYSON: Now... what did I say about the interviews？ AMNA: I worked very hard on those. I really thought they were valuable. BRYSON: They are, Amina, but they're very complex and rather unclear at the moment. You're going to have to spend a bit of time making the data a lot clearer. 【Q25】 AMINA: OK... as long as I don't have to remove them altogether... BRYSON: No, don't worry. AMINA: What about the chronology.., the list of dates？ I wasn't sure whether I should rewrite those. BRYSON: My advice on that is to take them out. I feel it makes the whole piece appear 【Q26】 too simplistic. AMINA: OK, if it'll help. .......................................................................................................................................................... BRSON: Now, there are a couple of other books I'd like you to look at. Have you got a pen？ Right... Approaches to Local History by John Mervis... AMINA: Right... BRYSON: And then I think you need to think about ways of representing interview data. Have a look at Sight and Sound by Kate Oakwell. 【Q27】 AMINA: Sight and Sound. BRYSON: Then you know I'm going away on holiday next week... AMINA: Yes. BRYSON: So when you've made the changes I suggest you show the work to your 【Q28】 Support Tutor. AMINA: Support Tutor... right... BRYSON: Then you do the proof reading... 【Q29】 AMINA: Proof reading.., uh-huh. When by, do you think？ BRYSON: I'd aim for 29 June and after that you should get it laser printed.., but be &nb A．school. B．hospital. C．factory.

听力原文： For the second consecutive summer, the community center will-be offering American sign language and performing arts. The series of classes, seminars and workshops are de signed to develop special skills needed to use American sign language on the stage. Beginning and advanced students will learn acting and main techniques. The course last four weeks, credit is awarded by the state college upon completion of program. Classes are also offered for deaf children and adults. For more information on this program, please call 5553080. What's the main topic of the course？ A．How to teach arts and crafts to children and adults. B．How to perform. in front of a large audience. C．How to use sign language in the theater.

M: Not much．But then，the new ones aren't so great either. Q: What does the man mean？ (14) 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.

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.

M: What have you done during your previous study time？ Q: What does the man imply？ (13) A．She has wasted much study time. B．She sleeps too much. C．Staying up is bad for health. D．She is an excellent student.

W: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet. What does the man imply？ (18) A．He has no taste for art. B．He didn't go to the exhibition. C．He didn't like the paintings. D．The paintings are too abstract.

M: Why trouble him？ I'll show you how easy it is to work the copies of this paper for you. What does the man mean？ A．He can help the woman. B．No one can help her. C．The machine was just repaired. D．The clerk doesn't like to be troubled.

(A) I'd like to have it carpeted after a complete removal. (B) Yes, I'm satisfied the floor has created an antique atmosphere. (C) No, I wiped only the left side of the floor. (5) A． B． C．

(5) A．The paying bank sends the check to the remitting bank for repayment. B．The remitting bank sends the check to the paying bank for repayment. C．The collecting bank sends the check to the remitting bank for repayment. D．The remitting bank sends the check to the collecting bank for repayment.

(9) A．From an early date the banker have charged a commission for their services. B．From an early date the banker has an obligation to serve the customers. C．From an early date the customers have charged a commission. D．From an early date the customer has an obligation to serve the banker.

(4) A．The company changed idea. B．The company preferred an L/Ｃ to collection. C．The company did not want an L/Ｃ. D．The company applied for documentary collection.

(5) A．They usually hold savings accounts. B．They have current accounts. C．They specialize in long-term savings accounts and mortgages. D．They deal in short-term savings accounts.

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听力原文： Recently a five-year study was conducted by the Center for Childhood Development in Los Angeles, California regarding the way babies react to different types of people. The findings of the study suggest that infant children seem to be more comfortable around other babies than they are with strange adults. The result confirm the ideas of Dr. Richard Perelman, a well-know pediatrician, who has written many books about raising children. Dr. Richard Perelman supports the findings of the study and adds that it is a sounder idea to keep children with other children, as in a day care center, than it is to have children cared for by a baby-sitter. According to the results of the study, infants benefit from being in the company of other babies on a daily basis. Whereas some babies seem to show fear of strange adults. They are likely to reach out to try to touch an unfamiliar baby. The study even suggests that children as young as one year old can form. friendships According to the study, what is the way the babies react to different people？ A．They seem to be more comfortable around other babies than with strange adults. B．They seem to be more nervous around other babies than with strange adults. C．They seem to be as comfortable around other babies as with strange adults. D．They have no special interest.

When the Royal Mail announced a scheme to enter reliable workers into a prize draw, it was greeted with some skepticism. But one year on, the company has proclaimed it a success. Thirty-seven Royal Mail workers have won a car for good attendance. Absenteeism in Britain ______. A．is now a big problem B．could lead to dismiss of the staff C．is not so serious as before D．is protected by the employment laws

W: Please have a seat. She is in surgery right now. She'll be out in about 20 minutes. Q: Where does this conversation probably take place？ (18) A．In a doctor's office. B．In an operating room. C．In a professor's office. D．In a gymnasium.

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