听力原文：W：Are you going to accept the job offered by that famous motor company？ I think it's a good opportunity.

M: Well, uhm, it'd be great to get away, but I've never done it before. W: None of the others have either except for me. I went once last fall. But there'll be an instructor in each canoe the first day. M: I don't know. W: Oh, come on. This is our last chance to take a break before finals. The scenery is beautiful, and if it gets too hot we can dive in whenever we feel like it. The river's really calm this time of the year, no rapids to deal with. M: That's a relief. What would I have to bring？ W: Let's see. Tom's bringing food for the Friday night cookout for everyone. And the people who run the trip have tents set up and they supply food and drinks for all day Saturday. On the way back Sunday morning we'll stop somewhere for breakfast. So, you have to bring a bathing suit and a sleeping bag. M: Well, I do love camping and sleeping out. Where is this place？ W: Well, it's about an hour and a half to the place where we meet the trip leaders. We leave our car there and they drive us and then canoes upriver to the place where we start canoeing. M: And who's driving us to the meeting place？ W: Well, I was hoping we could take your car. Mine's in the shop again. M: Oh, I see. It's not me you want, it's my car. W: Don't be silly. So what would you say？ M: Oh, why not! W: Great! I'll give you a call when I find out when everyone wants to leave on Friday. (20) A．To convince him to go on a canoe trip. B．To invite him to a cookout. C．To ask if she can borrow his car. D．To tell him about a trip she took.

M: Urn... I'm busy myself in the business. I can't spare a little time. Who is going to meet Mr. Chen？ A．The man. B．The woman. C．The man and the woman.

M: Not really. I am not planning to go anywhere this year. What I'd like to do is to find a decent job. Q: What does Brad mean？ (19) A．He doesn't have any idea about what he wants to do. B．He'd like to work this summer. C．He wonders whether the woman has a job. D．He can't decide where to go on vacation.

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.

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.

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: Thank you, Miss Kim. W: The most important thing is that our boss makes a point of keeping everything in order. So you'd better not throw things about. Otherwise, he'll be mad at you. M: Ok, I will bear that in mind. Thanks a lot for what you have told me. Who is Miss Kim？ A．She is the new boss. B．She is the manager. C．She is a clerk. D．She is a secretary.

M: How about sending newspapers？ W: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike. M: How about walking dogs？ W: Walking dogs？ M: Yes, you know, there're a lot of people around here with dogs. W: Then how much can I earn if I walk dogs？ M: More than sending newspapers. The dogs need to be walked every day, especially when people are at work. W: That's a good idea since I like dogs very much. But how can I find dogs to walk？ M: You can put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper. W: Then how much shall I charge for walking a dog？ M: You can try for four dollars an hour. W: That's great. Thank you so much. Why did the girl want to make money？ A．She wanted to buy a new bike. B．She wanted to go traveling. C．She wanted to have a dog.

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: Actually I don't have to be at the conference before noon. Q: What will the woman probably do？ (15) A．She will take subway. B．She will hurry to the conference. C．She will skip the conference and go sightseeing. D．She will take a bus.

M: I hope not. I would prefer to have a promotion and less working hours. Q: What does the man want？ (14) A．More working hours. B．A better position. C．More days off. D．A long vacation.

M: Perhaps I'd better read it through again. Q: What is the man most probably going to do？ (18) A．He is going to finish his term paper. B．He is going to hand in the paper. C．He is going to correct the errors in the paper. D．He is going to read it to the woman.

M: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See？ This novel was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents. W: Hey! Look at this! M: What？ Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden？ W: No. Look at the signature. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1856. Maybe it's worth something. M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents. W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars. M: Oh？ I can hardly read what the one says. Who wrote it？ W: The name looks like "Harold Dickinson". Wasn't he a politician or something？ I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name like that in the library. M: Good luck. Your book of plays may make you rich, but I'll bet my seventy-five cents novel is a better buy. Where is this conversation taking place？ A．In a classroom. B．In a library. C．At a secondhand bookstore. D．In a museum.

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.

M: Well, my brother is a real estate agent. I know he can help you out. Why don't you and I go to see him？ Q: What do we learn about the woman？ (6) A．Someone is going to break into her house. B．She has nowhere to go next weekend. C．She can't find a real estate agent. D．She's worried about finding a new place to live in.

M: No, I'm not. I'm afraid of breaking my neck. So I'd rather be a bus commuter. Q: Why won't the man learn to drive？ (15) A．Because driving is too dangerous. B．Because buying a car is too expensive. C．Because getting a driver's licence is too difficult. D．Because taking a bus is more convenient.

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: 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.

A．On foot． B．By bus． C．By bike D．By taxi．

M: I should wait until then, but I simply can't. Q: What can be inferred about the woman？ (3) A．She doesn't want the man to call so early. B．She urges the man to call immediately. C．She encourages the man to do whatever he likes. D．She simply doesn't know what to do now.

M: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared. W: So, how's your grandmother taking it？ M: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that. W: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. Uh, so how's your grandmother going to be able to manage things alone？ M: Well, financially, grandmother will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, grandfather had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day. W: So, what are the funeral arrangements？ M: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. W: I wish there was something I could do for you. M: Well, actually, there is. You know, grandfather really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral. W: Really？ I'd be honored. M: It would really mean a lot to the family. W: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday. M: Okay, see you then. (20) A．He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly. B．He died in a traffic accident. C．He was ill for a certain period of time and then passed away. D．He passed away when he was working.

W: Actually I don't have to be at the conference before noon. Q: What will the woman probably do？ (6) A．Take a bus. B．Skip the conference. C．Hurry to the conference. D．Take the subway.

M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble. Q: What does the man imply？ (17) A．He doesn't want Jenny to get into trouble. B．He doesn't agree with the woman's remark. C．He thinks Jenny's workload too heavy at college. D．He believes most college students are running wild.

M: Don't worry. We'll be there in no time. Q: What does the man mean？ (17) A．He has never been to the laboratory. B．He wants to stop and ask for directions. C．The woman won't be late. D．The program in the laboratory has already begun.