听力原文：M: This book is due today, but I am not finished. Can I get it renewed？

A．Mr． Steward is honest． B．Mr． Steward looks honest． C．Mr． Steward looks dishonest． D．Mr． Steward is dishonest．

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 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.

W: He is the holder of the party. If Frank had wanted to invite her, he would have. Q: What did the woman say about Frank？ (14) A．He wanted Alice to come to the party, but she couldn't. B．He couldn't invite Alice to the party because he wasn't the holder. C．He didn't want to invite Alice to the party. D．He couldn't invite Alice to the party because there were already eight people.

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.

(24) A．This book is worth 30 dollars now. B．I'm surprised to find this book cost 10 dollars last year. C．It will cost you three dollars to get this book this year. D．This book is 10 dollars each if you buy three.

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.

Wildlife campaigners have insisted that scientific evidence has proved that elephants in zoos don't breed well and suffer a wide range of health problems. On top of that, it's claimed they die at a younger age than those living in the wild or kept in parks. The government in Canberra is allowing these Asian elephants into Australia as part of a conservation program that it believes will help safeguard the species. The population of these magnificent animals has been reduced over the past century. It's estimated that fewer than 34,000 now remain across a dozen countries. What can we know about the elephants in zoos？ A．They generally breed well. B．They may not suffer health problems. C．They may die relatively young. D．They are cleverer than the wild elephants.

My life, by Joe Wrigley, will keep all fans of Joe's stories happy for hours. It explains a lot about where his ideas come from and gives a picture of what was happening in his life when he was working on his most successful books. I must say, though, that some of it is difficult to understand if you haven't read his other books. Now, for those of you who like a good cry, Goodbye to the fields, by Susan Marks, tells the sad story of John, a small boy who has to leave the countryside he loves when the family move to London because of his father's job. John and his mother would prefer to stay where they are. It's a long time before the family begins to feel comfortable living in the big city. There are plenty of books with helpful advice this week. First, the A-Z of photography would make a great present for anyone just starting out with a camera. It has everything you need to know to take really good photos, and learn about cameras, film, lighting and so on. This is not one for the experienced photographer, though — there's not much advanced information here. Turning to the kitchen, Cooking for one, by Adrian White, says on its cover that even people who hate cooking will find it useful. A month ago, I couldn't even boil an egg, but now I'm producing all sorts of dishes, some quite difficult, and, yes, they taste quite good, too. I'rn actually enjoying cooking now. I'm now going to try a new book about cooking Italian food. The last book this week is Holidays in Europe, by Mary Curtis. This is an enjoyable read, which will start your imagination working as you plan for next year's holiday. It doesn't matter that the writer doesn't talk about the famous places everyone visits, but describes lots of small places away from the main tourist areas. The maps are too small to be useful but the book is still good value for money. That's it for this week, then. Next week, there's a special report on giving books as presents, so if you've saved up your money and you're wondering what to get for a friend or relation for their birthdays, you might get some good ideas. I'll look forward to talking to you then. To really understand My life you need to A．read it very slowly. B．know about the writer's life. C．read the writer's other books.

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: You were just complaining about how broke you are. If I were you, I'd make that my first priority. What does the woman mean？ (16) A．The man is looking for a new job. B．The man is suffering from his broken leg. C．The man is in short of money. D．The man has an interview tomorrow afternoon.

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：I am afraid not．This book has been put on reserve Dr．Black，Unless you have his written permission，we won't let it out． Q：What should the man do to borrow the book？ (16) A．Get Dr. Black's written permission. B．Ask Dr. Black to call the library. C．Get the book directly from Dr. Black. D．Ask Dr. Black to change his decision.

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: Actually they were sent to you on Monday with the company courier. You haven't received them yet？ M: No, and I will check with the courier's office. But meanwhile, could you send them again, just to ensure that I have them by this afternoon？ I really appreciate it. W: Sure, I'll try to get them on the 9 o'clock courier run. Who most likely are the speakers？ A．The manager and his secretary B．Close friends in the same apartment C．Colleagues from the company D．Customer and postman

A C．

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.

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

W: Let me see. Oh, it's been checked out. It's due on June 26. If you want us to reserve it for you, please fill out this card. Q: Why can't the man find the book he wants？ (18) A．It won't come out until June 26. B．It hasn't been returned by the borrower. C．It is not available unless it has been reserved. D．It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.

M: Yes, but business and economy classes were full I had to upgrade to first. Q: What are the man and woman discussing？ (17) A．Enrolling in a business class. B．Airline reservations. C．Concert tickets. D．An important meeting.

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.

W: A few？ It looks like you bought out the bookstore. Q: What does the woman mean？ (19) A．She didn't like the books the man bought. B．There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore. C．The man bought a lot of books. D．She wanted to see what the man bought.

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．