听力原文：W：Would you mind if we discuss tomorrow's agenda before dinner this evening？ We are simply running out of time．

M: Of course, Madame. Here is the minutes of the meeting. The meeting was delayed by thirty minutes and started at 2 : 30 p. m. and it last for two and a half hours. W: Did you tell the chairman that I was very ill and couldn't attend？ M: Yes, I did. Also, here are all the reports and materials handed out in the meeting. I think you will have to do some replies. What does the man do？ A．He is a manager. B．He is a clerk. C．He is a secretary. D．He is a chairman.

M: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students？ W: Not just for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and, through the center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family. M: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do. W: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives five hundred miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to talk to. On week nights, they don't close until 11: 30. M: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight？ W: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight. M: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together？ W: Sure. See you then. What does the International Center send out to students？ A．A diagram of their facilities. B．A timetable of events. C．Maps of the city. D．Samples of coffee from other countries.

M: I've never seen any point in losing my temper. Q: What does the man mean？ (17) A．He is a short-tempered person. B．It doesn't matter whether you have a good temper or bad temper. C．He thinks himself to be a patient person. D．He won't accept this position.

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.

M: Well, there's nothing like water when the weather's hot. Q: Which drink does the man prefer？ (18) A．Coffee. B．Tea. C．Water. D．Coca-Cola.

M: I'll try, ma'am, but on Wednesday the kitchen staff leave at midnight. Q: Where does the conversation probably take place？ (15) A．In a bar. B．In a restaurant. C．In a hotel. D．In a grocer' s.

M: I don't work here. Maybe you can get a ladder from the manager. Q: Is the man willing to help？ (17) A．Yes, but he is not the manager. B．No, because the woman is not his boss. C．Yes, but he needs the permission of the manager. D．He suggests the woman should get help from the manager.

M: I usually am, but I thought I could make it before the light changed. Why did the man receive a ticket？ A．He was speeding. B．He ran a red light. C．He went through a stop sign. D．He turned a comer too fast.

M: Yes, I've set my mind on it. I'd like to find a job with full scope to show my ability. Q: Why has the man decided to leave the company？ (23) A．With a knife. B．On the edge of some metal. C．On some glass. D．On a piece of paper.

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: Well, of course it is an increasingly serious problem, I mean a fairly large part of the old population becomes confined to the house. They cannot go out, because they don't want to trouble others, thus little by little they become a burden to the younger generation. Q: What are the speakers talking about？ (17) A．Population explosion. B．Generation Gap. C．Problem of the aged. D．Climate changes.

M: Thanks for the drink. It has been nice seeing you too. Q: Why did the woman mention her dinner guests？ (18) A．To invite the man to join them. B．To suggest politely that he leave. C．To offer to let him help cook. D．To encourage him to have another drink.

M: I have dialed their number repeatedly but kept getting a busy signal. What does the woman imply？. (14) A．They haven't received the invitation yet. B．They won't be flee at the weekend. C．They are expected to come to the dinner. D．They haven't replied so far.

W: I changed my mind. Living so close is a good change of pace from rushing around. Q: What does the man mean？ (19) A．He doesn't have time living on campus. B．He wants to change his home. C．He wanted more free time so he moved on campus. D．He prefers the more interesting life-style. on campus.

M: They said a week, at the most. Q: What happened to the man？ (15) A．He was stuck at the embassy. B．He lost his travel documents. C．His passport expired. D．He overstayed his visa.

M: Well, there are three rooms and a bath. Why is the woman calling？ A．She needs more information about the apartment. B．She wants the man to give her some good advice. C．She wants to buy an apartment with three rooms. D．She wants to live in the apartment.

M: I do have a lot of papers and magazines down on the basement. Volunteers used to come by these apartments regularly to collect waste paper. I still save it but people seldom ask for it nowadays and I' ve never gone over to the recycling center myself. W: That’s typical. A few years ago people were really enthusiastic about musing waste paper. Unfortunately, interest has been decreasing lately. Manufacturers now use waste paper for things, like paper bags, towels, napkins and boxes. But the demand is down. I think they need to find new commercial uses for recycled paper. M: I suppose things like greeting cards, calendars and writing paper could be made from it too. But recycled paper usually has a dingy color, doesn't it？ W: Well, it wouldn’t be suitable for art books or high-quality magazine paper. But who cares about the drab color if waste paper can take place of virgin wood pulp and so help to preserve forests. M: You are right. I'll bring my waste paper over to your apartment in a little while. Thanks for offering to take it. According to the speakers, what products are now made from recycled paper？ A．Paper towels, napkins, bags and boxes. B．Insulation for basements. C．Art books and other high-quality printed matter. D．Imitation wood.

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 so sorry that I didn't realize I was bothering anyone else. I can promise that it won't happen again. Q: Why does the woman complain that the music is quite annoying？ (7) A．Because the man's taste in music is bad. B．Because the man plays the music at night. C．Because the man plays annoying music. D．Because the man plays the music at a high volume.

M: No problem. I'm glad I can help and we'll be able to go together. Q: What does the man mean？ (18) A．He doesn't mind it at all. B．He has no problem. C．He doesn't need money. D．The concert tickets are free.

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M: Yes, I've lived here in Edinburgh all my life. My name's Rory McDonald. How do you do？ W: Hi, I'm Chris Hudson from Phoenix, Arizona. I'm an oil engineer. I'm on my way to London on business. M: How long are you staying in Edinburgh？ W: Just a day. What can I see here in twenty-four hours？ M: Well, most tourists want to visit the Castle. It's on Castle Rock. It's where the Scottish government used to be. From there you can walk down the Royal Mile. W: What's the Royal Mile？ M: It's a narrow street of medieval houses. It's worth seeing. Then you really should visit Holyrood Palace. W: Who lives in the Palace？ M: No one, except the Queen when she comes to Edinburgh, which is usually once a year. But the kings and queens of Scotland used to live there be fore Scotland was united with England. W: When was that？ M: That was...er, let me see 2. in 1603. W: You seem to know a lot about Scottish history. M: Aye, well, I'm a McDonald of the McDonald clan. You know there are clans in Scotland, and we're all proud of our history. W: I'd like to buy something as a souvenir of the trip. What should I buy？ M: Why don't you buy some sweaters？ Scottish sweaters are famous for their quality. And you must buy some whiskey. Of course you know that's our national drink. W: Yes, I've already bought the whiskey. M: Good. But remember you mustn't put ice in it. That spoils the flavor! W: Oh, we Americans put ice in everything! (23) A．She comes to visit this famous town. B．She comes to visit her friend. C．She comes to Edinburgh on business. D．She is on her way to London on business.