听力原文：Historically, when the Fed lowers the discount rate, stock prices tend to rise; when the Fed raises the discount rate, stock prices are likely to move downward.

(27) A．Both Tom and his wife will go to Sydney and New Work at Christmas. B．Tom will go to New York while his wife Sydney. C．During the Christmas holiday, Tom will go to Sydney and his wife will go to New York. D．To show respect to his wife, Tom will go to New York together with her.

W: Yes, but what did they do with that leisurely pace. ？ All that most people had to think about was where the next meal was coming from. What problem did she mention？ A．They had too much stress. B．They had nothing to do in their spare time. C．They were worried about their meals. D．The pace was terrible.

M: Well, if he says to take Main Street, we should go the other way! Q: What do we learn about the man？ (18) A．He always does what the announcer says. B．He thinks that the announcer is very good at his work. C．He is angry at the announcer's words. D．He doesn't believe what the announcer says.

W: You should leave it to the electronics repair store. They have all the tools necessary to fix that kind of problem. Q: What can we learn from the conversation？ (13) A．To buy some tools needed to repair the calculator. B．To ask the repair store to repair the calculator. C．To hit the display until it mobilized. D．To figure out what is wrong with the calculator.

听力原文： Thirty-four patients died and two were injured early yesterday when a fire broke out in a 15sychiatric hospital in the town of Nonsan. A police spokesman told reporters there were 41 patients in the newly-constructed Seoul Neotrological Hospital when the fire broke out around 2:00 a. m. local time. It is said that rescue efforts were hampered because of some of the doors were locked for the night and some of the patients were bound to their beds. Policemen, firefighters and volunteers managed to get the fire under control within 20 minutes. It is said that police were investigating the cause of the blazes. The fire caused ______ casualties. A．two B．thirty-four C．thirty-six D．forty-one

M: Really, Lucy？ Your roommate Rose once told me you had been granted as dancing star when you were a junior at college. Q: What does the man mean？ (16) A．Rose liked dancing very much when she was at college. B．Rose and Lucy were good friends when they were roommates. C．The man believed what Lucy told him. D．The man doubted what Lucy told him.

W: How I managed to do it is still a mystery to me. Q: What does the woman mean？ (19) A．She's not sure how she was able to finish so early. B．She wasn't able to manage the project so early. C．She's not sure how to solve the mystery. D．She still hasn't heard what was shocking.

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: That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding it until I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby. Q: What does the woman imply about the man should do？ (14) A．Give up on finding things. B．Check it at the lost-and-found. C．Borrow the calculus textbook. D．Go to get the information.

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.

听力原文： When was the last time that you were able to make a long-distance call for free？ If you said "never", you probably have not been introduced to VOIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol. But, is this new technology as efficient as its counterpart, analog telephone service？ Since the demand for world-wide communication has grown, the internet has become the most popular way of communicating. Although Communication via e-mail seemed to be the cheapest way to do business with those overseas, it wasn't always the most effective. Verbal communication is the best way to build strong relationships and eventually," close the deal". When compared to analog phone service, VOIP is cheaper and has the same quality of service. Since VOIP uses a single network to transfer voice and data, the overall cost per call is cheaper to the service prodder than using two separate networks. When voice and data are transferred together on a single network, the service providers only need to build and maintain one network, thus hire less staff. These companies have also learned to manage both voice traffic and data applications correctly to reduce any sacrifice in quality. Although there is a monthly charge for the service, VOIP phones cost about the same as a regular business phone. With all of its benefits, VOIP should take the place of analog telephone service within a few years. What does VOIP refer to？ A．An Internet forum. B．A technology of telephone service. C．Communication via e-mail. D．An Internet conference.

M: I like to read too. But I prefer non-fiction: history, philosophy and others alike. Q: What do we know about the man from this conversation？ (14) A．He doesn't have time to read. B．He has no reading preference. C．He doesn't read the same kind of books as the woman. D．He prefers writing to reading.

The most important part of dog-care is cleanliness. Not only does the dog have to be kept clean, but his environment should also be clean. The bed he sleeps in can be made with anything like a rug or a dog mattress. Proper feeding is also important for your dog's health. A dog should be fed in the same place and on a regular schedule. If your dog refuses to eat, don't force him. Remove his food and don't feed him again until his next regular feeding. Food should never be left before a dog for more than 30 minutes. One important thing that many dog owners forget is exercise for the dog. Vigorous exercise helps build strength and keeps the dog healthy. A regular walk at a fixed time of the day is enough to help a smaller dog live a healthier end happier life. Large dogs, though, require a run in an open fid& There are other things that are also important for a dog's health — things like bathing, care of the teeth and nails, keeping them away from insects as much as possible. But if you observe the three main points covered above, your dog will give you a great amount of pleasure. (23) A．Until he eats it. B．All day. C．At lease 30 minutes. D．No more than 30 minutes.

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.

W：How I managed to do it is still a mystery to me． Q：What does the woman mean？ (17) A．She's not sure how she had finished it so early. B．She wasn't able to manage the project well. C．She's not sure how to solve the mystery. D．She didn't think it was shocking.

W: That's really annoying. But I'll volunteer. Q: What will the woman probably do？ (2) A．Meet Thomas. B．Follow Thomas. C．Annoy Thomas. D．Call Thomas.

W: But it is always higher than the base rate, isn't it？ Q: What is determined when a personal loan is made？ (14) A．Rate on the personal loan. B．Base rate of the bank. C．The amount of payment. D．Personal loan's time period.

听力原文： We have met the enemy, and he is ours. We bought him at a pet shop. When monkey-pox, a disease usually found in the African rain forest, suddenly turns up in children in the American Midwest, it's hard not to wonder if the disease that comes from foreign animals is homing in on human beings. "Most of the infections we think of as human infections started in other animals," says Stephen Morse, director of the Center for Public Health Preparedness at Columbia University. It's not just that we're going to where the animals are; we're also bringing them closer to us. Popular foreign pets have brought a whole new disease to this country. A strange illness killed Isaksen's pets, and she now thinks that keeping foreign pets is a bad idea. "I don't think it's fair to have them as pets when we have such a limited knowledge of them," says Isaksen. "Laws allowing these animals to be brought in from deep forest areas without stricter control need changing," says Peter Schantz. Monkey-pox may be the wake-up call. Researchers believe infected animals may infect their owners. We know very little about these new diseases. A new bug may be kind at first. But some strains may become harmful. Monkey-pox doesn't look like a major infectious disease. But it is not impossible to pass the disease from person to person. 33．What do we learn about the pet sold at the shop？ 34.Why did Isaksen advise people not to have foreign pets？ 35.What does the passage suggest we may have to do in the future？ (30) A．It may come from Columbia. B．It may suffer from monkey-pox. C．It may enjoy being with children. D．It may prevent us from being infected.

M: Yes, I was driving home from work. It was about 5:15, and there was a blue car in front of me. We were both driving along Harbor Road when a small white Ford suddenly shot out of a side road. It shot right in front of the blue car. The driver tried to stop, but it was impossible. He ran into the white Ford. W: I see. Now, how fast was the car in front of you going when the accident happened？ M: The blue car？ 30 miles an hour. Certainly no more than that. W: And the white Ford shot out without any warning？ M: Yes, that's right. W: Then, how can you be sure the blue car was only doing 30？ M: Because I was only doing 30, and the blue car wasn't going any faster than I was. W: Are you sure of that？ M: Yes, I am. I'm positive. W: How can you be so positive, Mr. Atkins？ Were you looking at your speedometer when the accident happened？ M: Of course not. I was looking at the road ahead. That's how I managed to see the accident! W: Well, if you weren't looking at your speedometer, how can you possibly be sure how fast you were going？ M: Because I never go faster than 30 on that road. (20) A．Defendant and lawyer. B．Lawyer and witness. C．Witness and judge. D．Witness and defendant.

M：I'm sorry to hear that, but you can always rent one if you have a license. Q：What does the man mean？ (14) A．She can use his car. B．She can borrow someone else's car. C．She must get her car fixed. D．She can't borrow his car.

M: I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel better whenever I'm sad. Q: What does the man like？ (17) A．A stormy ocean. B．Calm water. C．Golden sand. D．Little waves.

Jatinder: Well, Katarina, when I first arrived in the UK, I was just so excited to be living in a foreign country: away from my parents ... that I just didn't really notice anything at first. How about you, Ali？ Ali: Yeah. Same here. That's quite typical, isn't it？ Everything seems new and fascinating. But, after this initial enthusiasm wears off, all the new experiences may begin to overwhelm you. Things that you found exciting at first may now seem strange and a little frightening. Even minor differences, such as being unable to buy your usual brands of various products, can add to the sense of strangeness. Jatinder: Yes. That's right. Then you may start to experience sudden mood changes and strong reactions, feeling lost, disoriented, and even irritated and resentful. Most of all, you may wish you were back among the familiar people and places at home. All international students can experience culture shock in some form. ... even those coming from countries with very similar lifestyles to those in the UK. It is important to understand that this reaction is entirely normal and that it will pass. Katarina: OK. So what suggestions do you have for me？ Ali: Well, I made sure that I arrived early. I got here about ten days, yeah, ten days before most of the other students, so that I could settle in before things got busy. Many universities run special induction programmes for international students in the week before term begins. A typical induction programme provides a tour of the college or university, an overview of its facilities and how to use them, help with registering for your academic programme, and social events where you can meet other students and staff. This can help you to start to get used to your new environment. Katarina: Yeah, I heard about those ... but too late unfortunately. Jatinder, did you go on an induction course like Ali？ Jatinder: No. I wish I had, but my parents wouldn't let me go a day sooner than absolutely necessary. It was very annoying. Ali: Every university has counsellors who can give you practical advice on adjusting to your new environment. These people have special training in offering advice and support, and they understand the challenges you face. They can listen to you sympathetically, offer practical suggestions, and refer you to other professionals if necessary. Your personal tutor and the staff in the international office of your college or university can also be helpful. Jatinder: Have you heard about the 'buddy' or mentoring system？ Students who have been at the university or college for a longer period give advice to new arrivals, and are available for help and guidance throughout the year. There is information on schemes such as these at the students' union or the international student association will help you become involved. I used the system when I arrived and found it really opened some doors socially: you know, I got to meet lots of people, like Ali, right？ Ali: Right! Katarina, I think that it's also important to keep in touch with home. Use the telephone, e-mail and conventional mail to keep in contact with your friends and family at home. In larger towns or cities with large international communities, like this one, you may be able to find people from your country. Spend some time with them. Many international students find that it helps to make contact with people from a similar background because they understand what you are going through. Spending time with people from your country can also be a relaxing break from the 'strangeness' of the UK. You can speak your own language, eat your own foods and talk about what is going on back home. Jatinder: Yes. and don't forget that the university has a variety of cultural societies, as well as an active international students' association: ask at the student union. They may also have inform

Today the car is the most popular sort of transportation in all of the United States. It has completely replaced the horse as a means of everyday transportation. Americans use their car for nearly 90 percent of all personal trips. Most Americans are able to buy cars. The average price of a recently made car was $ 2050 in 1950, $ 2740 in 1960 and up to $ 4750 in 1975. During this period American car manufacturers set about improving their products and work efficiency. As a result, the yearly income of the average family increased from 1950 to 1975 faster than the price of cars. For this reason purchasing a new car takes a smaller part of a family's total earnings today. What was the only use of trains before the 20th century？ A．The use for short-distance transportation. B．The use for day to day transportation. C．The use for long-distance transportation. D．The use for transportation of precious things.

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