听力原文：M: We've got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them？

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.

(24) A．Did you buy a new sweater on Sunday？ B．Hasn't the weather been strange this summer？ C．It's been very quiet this summer, hasn't it？ D．You don't think the weather will change, do you？

W: I think so, but I hope she won't miss the next one. Otherwise, she will be late for the opening address of the conference. What's the woman worried about？ A．Joan may have taken a wrong train. B．Joan won't come to the conference. C．Joan will miss the next conference. D．Joan may be late for the opening speech.

W: I know. And she has been doing nothing else ever since. Q: What is Mary's occupation now？ (15) A．Secretary. B．Reporter. C．Teacher. D．Shop assistant.

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.

W: Well, it's not done. But it's not due till next week. Q: What can be inferred about the woman？ (19) A．She wants to hand in her report early. B．She is sorry the man has to cancel the plan. C．She would like to go to the symphony with the man. D．She can't go to the symphony because of her unfinished report.

(22) A．It's a bit too early to get a class card for me. B．I misplaced my class card for biology. C．I missed registration. D．My last name is so strange that few people could pronounce it.

W: Then, how about the Korean today？ Q: What can we infer from the conversation？ (17) A．They'll go to the Italian restaurant. B．They'll go to the Korean restaurant. C．They decide not to eat garlic any more. D．They'll invite the man's colleagues to have some Italian food.

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.

M: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do？ W: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small fiat. M: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you. W: But I need your help. M: How？ To find one person for you？ W: Yes. M: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. Ok？ Q8: What's wrong with the woman？ (8) A．She has caught a cold. B．She has a headache. C．She feels fired and sleepy all the time. D．She is ill.

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: I like to read too. But I prefer non-fiction: history, philosophy and others alike. Q: What do we know about the man from this conversation？ (14) A．He doesn't have time to read. B．He has no reading preference. C．He doesn't read the same kind of books as the woman. D．He prefers writing to reading.

M: Actually, I haven't been following her progress this week. Q: What does the man imply？ (16) A．He is not interested in the competition. B．He doesn't know if the super girl was successful. C．He can't follow the state competition. D．He thinks the super girl of last week was eliminated.

W: It's Alex who sent me flowers and I got chocolates from Jack. Q: From whom did the woman get the flowers？ (14) A．Jack. B．Alice. C．John. D．Alex.

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.

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.

Where are they？ A．In a supermarket. B．In a bookstore. C．In a restaurant.

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.

W: But Mr. Shin, please don't forget about your appointment with Natalie at 2:00. You know she is a very important client for us, OK？ M: I know that. I' II try to be here on time. If I am late, could you please make an excuse for me？ W: Okay, by the way, did you finish making the list of things in the warehouse for the meeting with Susan at 5:00？ Where is the man going？ A．The sales department B．To meet Anna C．Business trip D．Main office

W Yes, of course. Give me the shirt and go choose another one. Do you have the receipt with you？ M No, I don't. As I already told you it was a gift from a friend. He gave it to me last weekend. W Oh, well then I'm sorry but we cannot exchange your shirt without a receipt. What does the man want to do？ A．To exchange an item B．To get a refund C．To have an item tailored D．To buy a birthday gift

M: I know. And he has been doing nothing else ever since. What is the man's occupation now？ A．He's a secretary. B．He's a novelist. C．He's a newspaperman.

W: Well, let's settle up. What do I owe you for the meal？ Q: What does the woman mean？ (13) A．She will pay for the meal. B．She doesn't know what to do. C．She offers to pay her part. D．She doesn't know what she owes him.