听力原文：M: You have been getting back from lunch later every day. You do your shopping, don't you？

W: I know that, but I needed it immediately. I had an important meeting to attend. Q: What are the two speakers discussing？ (19) A．They are discussing how to celebrate the coming Christmas holidays. B．They are discussing whether the woman should buy the new dress. C．They are discussing when the woman will attend the meeting. D．They are discussing what to do after the Christmas holidays.

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: No, I have been around. It's just that I've got this pain in my elbow that's keeping me from playing tennis. And you know how much I love tennis! W: I know. I used to see you practice every night. So what have you been doing to treat your elbow？ M: You name it pain-killers, heating pads, ice. But nothing seems to work. W: Have you tried acupuncture？ M: Well, I've heard about it--they stick needles in all parts of your body, but I'm not too sure. W: I don't blame you for being hesitant. I had a similar problem with my shoulder a while back. But I read an article about acupuncture for relieving pain, so I figured, why not？ I'll try it. M: And it worked？ W: It worked for me. The article was about an acupuncturist in California who's been successful in helping 90 percent of the people he's treated for the pain they get in their hands when they type too much. M: That sounds promising. Now, isn't acupuncture a Chinese tradition？ W: That's right. The Chinese have been using acupuncture to treat pain for thousands of years. But it's really starting to catch on over here now. There are more than 9,000 licensed acupuncturists in the United States. M: Wow! Is there an acupuncturist near campus？ W: There sure is. Are you busy now？ I could walk you over there and you could make an appointment. M: That'd be great. I want to get this problem taken care of as soon as possible so I can start playing tennis again. (23) A．Places to play tennis. B．A way to relieve pain. C．Common sports injuries. D．A topic for a research paper.

W: You bet I am. Q: What does the woman say about the picnic？ (15) A．She doubts if she'll be able to go. B．She's eager to go. C．If the man goes, she will go too. D．She'll do her homework tomorrow.

W: No trouble at all. I looked in the hiding place as you described to me. Q: Why was the woman looking for the key？ (13) A．The man lost it. B．To enter the office. C．The man needed it. D．The man found it.

W: I'm not sure what else I could say. Besides I don't think they will reject it. Q: What does the woman mean？ (15) A．She believes they will accept it. B．She thinks they will decline it. C．She hopes they won't reject it. D．She is not sure what to do.

M：I'm sorry，dear．I had driven three blocks before I spotted a place to park． Q：What do we learn from the conversation？ (14) A．The man couldn't find a parking lot for his car. B．The man apologized because of his carelessness. C．The woman was upset due to his late arrival. D．It's very hard to find a place to park the car.

M: Good morning. I hope I can answer your questions. W: Are people in rich countries happier than people in not-so-rich countries？ M: Well, I would say there is a relationship between national wealth and well-being. In other words, the economic wealth of a country does appear to reflect the overall well-being of its citizens. W: Does it mean that rich people in a country are happier than poor people？ M: In some poor Countries, satisfaction with one's financial situation does affect happiness. But once people are able to afford the basic necessities of life; having more money doesn't necessarily make them happier. W: What about rich places like Europe and United States？ Are income and happiness related？ M: Very little. Rich people are only slightly happier than the average citizen. W: I'm always wondering whether winning a lottery can bring happiness. M: Well, as a matter of fact, various studies show that lottery winners only get temporary joy. W: I guess wealth is like health. If you don't have your health or if you're extremely poor, you will be miserable. M: Yes, that's true. Happiness is wanting what we have rather than getting what we want. W: That's a nice way of putting it. In your opinion, do people become happier as their countries be come richer？ M: Well, if I take the case of the United States, from 1957 to 1996, the proportion of people who said that they were very happy declined from 35% to 30%. But during that same period, the average income per person in the United States doubled. W: So, you mean that a steady increase in a country's prosperity does not mean an increase in its people's happiness. M: That's right. What does the woman do？ A．A teacher of economics. B．A professor of studying happiness. C．A consultant on economic affairs. D．A specialist in political science.

W: I would like to, but I have to work at a restaurant on the weekend. Why does the woman refuse to go the party？ A．Because she has got an appointment. B．Because she doesn't want to. C．Because she has to work. D．Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.

W: I know that, but I needed it immediately. I had a wedding reception to attend. When did the woman buy the dress？ A．Shortly after the New Year’s Day. B．In the spring. C．During the New Year's holidays. D．During a sale.

W: Actually a little peace and quiet would be nice. At least until I finish this chapter. Q: What does the woman imply？ (14) A．She'll go to the game later. B．Noise disturbs her when she's reading. C．She prefers to use headphones. D．The man should turn off the radio.

M: No. I haven't, but 1 don't like fish very much anyway. W: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance M: How can it not taste fishy？ Do you know how this snack food is made？ W: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough. M: It sounds awful. W: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste. M: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food. W: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products, M: Mm, have you got any samples？ I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety. W: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea. M: A couple of years, ah？ It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation to flavor the new product with？ A．Tomato. B．Cheese. C．Chocolate. D．Fish.

W: I am sorry, Bob. My schedule is just too tight. Next time I come, we must find time together and have a good chat. M: I hope so. What do we learn from the woman's reply？ A．She will find time to meet Bob on her next visit. B．She will call Bob when she comes again. C．She will visit Bob before she leaves. D．She has no interest in chatting with Bob.

W: I see. So a machine can be more capable than a man. What do we learn from the conversation？ A．The woman will work together with a machine. B．The machine has been replaced by a man. C．The woman lost her job. D．The woman was happy to work with a capable computer.

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: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it. Q: What do we learn from this conversation？ (15) A．Neither the man nor the woman has finished the assignment yet. B．The man thinks the paper is easy. C．The woman thinks the paper is easy. D．Both the man and the woman think the paper is hard.

M: It won't happen again, I assure you. W: This is the last time I believe you. What is the most probable relationship of the two people？ A．Doctor and patient. B．Boss and employee. C．Receptionist and tourist. D．Teacher and student.

W: Well, the business trip was successful but the train arrived four hours late and I didn't go to bed until four o'clock. Q: Which of the following statements is not true？ (3) A．His train was delayed. B．The man's business trip was successful. C．His journey back form. Scotland took him four hours. D．He had little sleep last night.

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.

听力原文：Woman: I haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been Man: Actually, I have been doing research recent A．He is doing research． B．He works long hours in the laB C．He is making progress． D．He was unhappy until recently．

W: The fastest way is by telegraphic transfer from your bank in London to us. Q: What does the man want to do？ (20) A．He wants to withdraw some pounds. B．He wants to transfer some money to London. C．He wants to know how to transfer money from London to him. D．He wants to exchange some pounds for yen.

W: I was going to but I didn't have any change for a pay phone. Q: What can we learn from the conversation？ (18) A．The woman came late because she had no money for the taxi fee. B．The woman failed to come on time bemuse of a traffic jam. C．The woman failed to come on time because she had no money to replace the flat tire. D．The woman failed to notify the man because she had no change for a telephone call.

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.

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