听力原文：W: Today, we invite Mr. Sonderim to talk something about the Euro. Mr, Sonderim, could you tell us the origin of the Euro？

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

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.

M: It has to go to the post office before twelve tonight. We must make sure that all the figures are correct. Q: How many hours at most do they have to finish the proposal？ (18) A．4 hours. B．6 hours. C．12 hours. D．18 hours.

Well, at the beginning, I would like to say a few words to my dear listeners who are not very familiar with this program. Because many people want to listen to and understand pop songs, radio producers at BCD International have made hundreds of programs over the years. We not only have access to the stars of the music world, but we have a vast library of "golden oldish" Classics, as well as the "latest releases". For those of you who like a bit of background with your favorite music — there's The History of Pop or The Road to Music. These two series bring you the language of pop music and information about the periods and the artists. If you want to hear from the artists themselves ,there's a new series called About The Big Hits. This is based on interviews with popular singers and songwriters. They speak to us about the meaning and ideas behind their songs. If you want to understand the words to the big music hits, pop Words is the program for you. After all, it's hard enough for native English speakers to understand most pop songs — so, if English isn't your first language, you shouldn't be surprised ff the words to many songs leave you in the dark. It was to address exactly this problem that BCD International started broadcasting Pop Words just over 23 years ago... [ fade out] Which of the following is covered in BCD International programs？ A．Interviews with radio producers. B．A large variety of pop songs. C．News from the music library. D．Stories about the good old days.

M: How about using our dining room for the meeting？ Q: What's worrying the woman？ (14) A．The organization of a conference. B．The cost of renting a conference room. C．The decoration of the conference room. D．The job of cleaning up the dining room.

M: Well, it's a combination of things, but at the top of the list I think I'd put being truthful. Staff have certain expectations of how they should be treated and they want their managers to be fair. Not telling your staff what's happening is a sure way of losing their respect. You need to concentrate on solving problems, not hiding them. W: But not all problems can be solved, can they？ M: Most can, actually, but that's not the point. The thing is, instead of reacting after the dam-ages done, you should be talking to staff about how things are going and avoiding a situation where they come to see you about the problems after the event. The trick is to decide what problems might arise before they actually happen. W: What about having staff work together？ How should that be managed？ M: Well, some people appear to like working on their own, but in most companies, people who work on their own do so because they have been neglected. They have been given a task and their boss is not in-terested in how it is being done. This makes their sense of achievements smaller no matter how hard they work. People who work in teams have dearer overall picture of the work they are involved in. They have a role to play, and they know that if they don't perform. well, it is not only the business is going to suffer but also the other members of their team. So it is up to managers to create teams within their organization and encourage this team spirit. It raises performance. W: How is this best done？ M: Well, it's important to identify certain key employees among your staff and give them particular support and attention. If these key people are encouraged in their work, they would perform. better themselves, and more importantly raise the general level of performance of all the others in their area. W: Isn't it also a question of recruitment？ M: Yes, yes, lots of difficulties in staff management arise because mangers genuinely don't know how to select the right person. Sometimes interviewees are chosen on the basis of written personality tests which hear no relation with the work they'll be actually doing. Many managers admit that they sometimes ignore the lack of appropriate skills in recruiting the staff. I'd say that in the vast majority of cases they simply opt for the candidates who's made the best impression in half an hour or so... F: So, what should we have instead？ M: Well, the selection procedure should involve matching the skills and knowledge of the applicant to the actual job. And they should be done in the most immediate and relevant way possible, for example, if you try to recruit a trainer for your company, an important part of the inter-view should involve the applicant giving a pre-pared training session. Training is what they'll be doing, so you should see them in operation be-fore employing them. F: That sounds sensible. The final question, Brian, is about discipline, which is perhaps the hardest factor to get it right. What is the latest thinking？ B: Umm, well, the issues are: should you be a hard, unfriendly boss, make sure everyone obey your order without a question, or should you be more sympathetic and listen to your employees' difficulties？ Then there will be time when you have to discipline someone who has done some-thing wrong. It can be difficult if you are on very friendly terms with them. So a certain distance is necessary. On the either hand, if you are too un-approachable, you may not be made aware of important problems. M: Well, thank you, Brian. I'm sure plenty of managers out there will find out our talk very interesting. ？You will hear a radio interview with Brian Williams, a management expert. The interview deals with staf A．being able to concentrate. B．being honest. C．being respected.

W：But big parties are so impersonal．I think we should have several small ones instead． Q：How does the woman feel about parties？ (15) A．She feels she has to pay a lot to hold parties. B．She feels small parties are impersonal. C．She feels big parties are very. personal. D．She dislikes many people at home at the same time.

W: It has been the last thing I will do since the ball hit me last time. Q: What does the woman mean？ (18) A．She won't go to play tennis. B．She can't play tennis. C．She doesn't like doing sports. D．She is not good at playing tennis.

M: I am planning to do just that. Q: What will the man probably do？ (13) A．Rub his boots. B．Wear his boots. C．Buy a pair of boots. D．Bring some books.

W: But big parties are so impersonal. I think we should have several small ones instead. Q: How does the woman feel about parties？ (17) A．She feels small parties are very impersonal. B．She feels big parties are very personal. C．She feels she has to pay much money to hold parties. D．She dislikes many people at home at the same time.

W: So do I. I think I will freeze if I stay longer. What are they talking about？ A．The heater of this room. B．The cold weather. C．Long working hours.

M：Why not cancel Bob's program？ His project never brings in any profit． Q：What can we learn from the conversation？ (14) A．Their company has a good profit. B．The man will cut the budget for his project. C．The woman wants the man to reduce his expenditure. D．Bob's projects are always profitable.

M：Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it during our meal. Q：When will they probably discuss the agenda？ (18) A．Before dinner. B．During dinner. C．Right after dinner. D．The next day.

M: As far as the work efficiency is concerned, why not the typist？ Q: What does the man imply？ (19) A．They should find a new place for the old typewriter. B．They should find a new place for the typist, C．They should find a new typist. D．They should buy a new typewriter.

M: Good morning, Cindy. W: Roberta, what exactly do time management consultants do？ M: Well, Cindy, it's all about helping people to organize their work in an ef fective way: maximum efficiency; minimum stress. W: Hah, sounds like something I need. Who are your clients？ M: Um, mainly business people, but I've also worked with politicians, civil servants and university lecturers. W: Um, quite a range, then. And what sort of things help people to organ ize their time？ I suppose punctuality is important. M: Um, yes and no. It's easier to finish a meeting on time if it starts on time. But in international contexts, you do have to be aware of cultural differences. W: For example？ M: Well, in Britain big, formal meetings usually start on time, but less for mal meetings often begin a few minutes late. In Germany, on the other hand, people expect all meetings to begin on time; In some countries, er, for example, in Latin America, there's a more relaxed attitude. So, you d6 have to adapt to circumstances. W: Um, it sounds like even if you manage your own time very well, you still can't control what other people do. M. Well, you can set limits. If you're meeting a friend who always arrives late, you can say, "Well, I'm going to wait for 15 minutes. If they aren't there by then, I'll leave," W: Hmm. I've got one friend who's always late. I don't think I'd ever see her if I did that. M: Hah, but people who are always late are the ones you need to set limits with. If they know that you won't wait, then, perhaps they'll make an effort. W: Isn't that rather harsh？ M: No, not really. Someone who constantly turns up late is putting a low value on your time. Let them know you've got other things to do. And I'm not suggesting you do that with everyone just the persistent latecomers. (20) A．To help people to organize their work in an effective way. B．To help people to become efficient at their jobs. C．To help people to arrange their time properly. D．To help people to reduce stress.

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

(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: 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.

Well, at the beginning, I would like to say a few words to my dear listeners who are not very familiar with this program. Because many people want to listen to and understand pop songs, radio producers at BCD International have made hundreds of programs over the years. We not only have access to the stars of the music world, but also have a vast library of "golden oldie" classics, as well as the "latest releases". For those of you who like a bit of background of your favorite music--there are The History of Pop and The Road to Music. These two series bring you the language of pop music and information about the periods and the artists. If you want to hear from the artists themselves, there's a new series called About the Big Hits. This is based on interviews with popular singers and songwriters. They speak to us about the meanings and ideas behind their songs. If you want to understand the words to the big music hits, Pop Words is the program for you. After all, it's hard enough for native English speakers to understand most pop songs--so, if English isn't your first language, you shouldn't be surprised if the words to many songs leave you in the dark. It was to address exactly this problem that BCD International started broadcasting Pop Words just over 23 years ago... [fade out] Which of the following is covered in BCD International programs？ A．Interviews with radio producers. B．A large variety of pop songs. C．News from the music library. D．Stories about the good old days.

M: Thank you. As you can see, little by little, Americans are turning to solar power, tapping the strength of the sun for energy. W: Yeah, that's true. Sunlight has already been used for heating or cooling homes and office buildings in the sunny south. M: Experts say all signs point to the birth of the solar energy industry. Right now, an increasing number of companies are selling solar collector panels to heat and cool homes or to heat water. The glass and metal panels each cost from ＄100 to more than ＄500, and the three or four-bedroom home usually requires a dozen or more. They look like sandwiches. They are usually placed in rooftops. Nobody knows how many have been sold, and in addition, many people have built their own units. It has been estimated that solar power equipment will be a $1.3 billion industry by 1995, and more than a million homes will use sunlight for heat, air conditioning or to generate electricity, both in the cities and in countryside. W: Wow! That is really big business. What do we learn about the use of solar energy in the U. S. ？ A．It is very well established. B．It is relatively new. C．It is found in one million homes. D．It is being rapidly expanded.

W: Don't worry. Banks will accept presentation on the following business day. Q: When will the bank deal with the credit if the expiry date of a credit fails on a non-business day？ (19) A．On every business day. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday. D．On the following business day.

W: By saving water. M: Well, how can we do that？ W: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside. M: Oh, I think I can do that. What else？ W: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground？ M: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions？ W: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cot down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live. M: So, how can people recycle paper, I mean, everyday？ W: Well, for example, when I was in the office, I used to save the newspapers so that I could collect things made out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center. M: That's great. Well, thanks Alex for your ideas. (20) A．Separating different types of garbage. B．Disposing of trash properly. C．Having a family clean-up party. D．Saving water whenever using it.

M: What？ Where？ W: Over there by the bananas. Let's go say hello. M: OK. I haven't seen her for ages. Where are the speakers？ A．In a department store. B．At a florist's. C．In a supermarket.

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.