英语四级模拟题

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Test 1

Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.

11. A) By bus. B) By bike. C) By taxi. D) On foot. 12. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. B) The man has made a mess of his final exam. C) The man has bad study habits. D) The man is a diligent student. 13. A) The third floor. B) The fourth floor. C) The fifth floor. D) The seventh floor. 14. A) The woman is being interviewed by a reporter. B) The woman is being given an examination. C) The woman is asking for a promotion. D) The woman is applying for a job. 15. A) They are twins. B) They are classmates. C) They are friends. D) They are colleagues. 16. A) He had a car accident. B) He bought a ticket. C) He was fined. D) He had a driving lesson. 17. A) They are watching TV. B) They are listening to the radio. C) They are swimming in the channel. D) They are changing their news program. 18. A) The man wants to reserve a room.

B) The man reserved a room some time ago. C) The man has booked a room with no bath.

D) The man wants to buy a flat on the second floor.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Buying a pair of Adidas tennis shoes. B) Asking her father about Adidas shoes.

C) Discussing with her father about Adidas shoes. D) Joining the tennis club in school. 20. A) They don‘t help sports players at all. B) They don‘t live up to their fame.

C) They may be comfortable but are too expensive.

D) They are good for track and field sports but not for ball games. 21. A) He thinks Adidas would cost him quite a lot of money. B) He doesn‘t think Joyce will run.

C) He doesn‘t think the shoes will help Joyce in the games. D) He doesn‘t think Joyce will play sports for long. 22. A) She makes good use of an ad to convince her father.

B) She is easily fooled by ads.

C) She didn‘t play many sports before.

D) She wants her father‘s opinion about Adidas shoes.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) In a greengrocery. B) In a supermarket. C) In a snack bar. D) In a wholesale market. 24. A) £ 1.80. B) £ 1. C) £ 0.80. D) £ 0.70. 25. A) Red grapes. B) White grapes. C) A cabbage. D) Both B and C Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) They will have higher credits. B) They will have higher income. C) They will have higher penalties. D) They will have debts. 27. A) borrow some money. B) make several purchases. C) open another account. D) get a debit card that has a credit limit. 28. A) Because they are not necessary for students.

B) Because they are very important for students to understand. C) Because they are necessary for students without credit cards. D) Because they are necessary for companies without credits. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) Make sure whether there is public transportation available nearby. B) Be sure about how big of a place you need.

C) Decide on the type of apartment you want to rent.

D) Think about how much money you are willing to spend. 30. A) He can deduct money from your bank deposit. B) He can help you determine your budget.

C) He can have you sign a new contract for damage.

D) He can deduct money from a security deposit for the damage. 31. A) You can ask for excuse because of your ignorance. B) You will be bound to uphold the terms of the contract. C) You can keep a pet regardless of the contract.

D) You can give the landlord a late notice when you move out. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) How many poor people there were in his town. B) If the poor people really needed his help.

C) If the people of his town were worthy of his help. D) If there were some stones on the road. 33. A) A cow. B) A very large stone. C) A big tree. D) A sack of rice.

34. A) Most people passed around without complaints. B) Most people tried to move the stone away. C) Most people did nothing but complain. D) Most people fell against the stone. 35. A) A bag of money. B) A cheque. C) An envelope. D) Both A and B. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Catch the star that holds your destiny, the one that forever twinkles within your heart. Take (36) __________ of precious opportunities while the still (37) __________ before you. Always believe that your (38) __________ goal is attainable as long as you (39) __________ yourself to it.

Though (40) __________ may sometimes stand in the way of your dreams, remember that your destiny is hiding behind them. Accept the fact that not everyone is going to (41) __________ of the choices you‘ve made. Have faith in your (42) __________. Catch the star that twinkles in your heart and it will lead you to your destiny‘s path. Follow that pathway and (43) __________ the sweet sunrises that await you.

Take pride in your accomplishments, as they are stepping stones to your dreams. (44) __________________________________________________. Value your capabilities and talents for they are what make you truly unique. (45) __________________________________________. Find the star that twinkles in your heart? (46) __________________________________________. Give your hopes everything you‘ve got and you will catch the star that holds your destiny.

Test 2

Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. A) Once a week. B) Twice a week. C) Three times a week. D) Four times a week. 12. A) It was a long lecture, but easy to understand. B) It was not as easy as she had thought. C) It was as difficult as she had expected. D) It was interesting and easy to follow. 13. A) Go with her to the airport. B) Talk to her for a short time. C) Find out when the plane is leaving. D) Make the phone call now. 14. A) The teacher postponed the meeting. B) There won‘t be an exam this afternoon. C) The students will attend the meeting.

D) The students will have a physical examination.

15) A) They think it is too expensive to see a film in the cinema. B) They are disappointed with the films produced these years. C) They both dislike films about adventure stories.

D) They both think going to a cinema is not popular nowadays. 16. A) The man regrets being absent-minded. B) The woman saved the man some trouble. C) The man placed the reading list on a desk. D) The woman emptied the waste paper basket. 17. A) 25 minutes. B) 65 minutes. C) 20 minutes. D) 45 minutes. 18. A) Steven is too young to leave home. B) Steven will be homesick in school. C) Steven has to learn to be independent. D) Steven should learn how to help others. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) A recording artist. B) A French teacher. C) A student. D) An engineer. 20. A) From a friend. B) At the high school. C) From the student newspaper. D) At an employment office. 21. A) It needs to have more French lesson tapes. B) It needs to have its controls repaired.

C) It is different from all the other laboratories. D) It can be operated rather easily. 22. A) Change her class schedule. B) Fill out a job application. C) Organize tapes on the shelves. D) Work on the French lessons.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) A factory. B) Two gypsies. C) Horses. D) A railway line. 24. A) From the way she ties her hair.

B) Because the boy told the man that she is married. C) From the way she conducts herself. D) Because he talked to her. 25. A) They live in East Europe.

B) They live in a seriously polluted area. C) They are so poor.

D) They don‘t belong to the main stream of the society. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) The frustrations at work. B) The quality of life. C) The lack of time. D) The pressure on working families. 27. A) They saw the importance of collective efforts. B) They were just as busy as people of today. C) They didn‘t complain as much as modern man. D) They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering. 28. A) To look for creative ideas of awarding employees. B) To explore strategies for lowering production costs. C) To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints. D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) In Missouri. B) In Chicago. C) In New York. D) In St. Louis and Chicago. 30. A) Physics and painting. B) Writing and maths. C) Maths and painting. D) Physics and writing. 31. A) She had four brothers.

B) She did a lot of writing in support of equal rights for women.

C) She came to be aware of the inequality between men and women while studying on college. D) She was the first leader of the women‘s liberation movement in America. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) Because there are no signs to direct them. B) Because no tour guides are available.

C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike. D) Because the university is everywhere in the city.

33. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students. C) They award their own degrees.

D) They organize their own laboratory work. 34. A) Most of them have a long history.

B) Many of them are specialized libraries.

C) They house more books than any other university library. D) They each have a copy of every book published in Britain. 35. A) Very few of them are engaged in research. B) They were not awarded degree until 1948. C) They have outnumbered male students. D) They were not treated equally until 1881. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

People tend to take for granted the good that is already (36) __________ in their lives. There‘s a gratitude exercise that (37) __________ that you should imagine losing some of the things that you take for granted, such as your home, your ability to see or hear, your ability to walk, or anything that (38) __________ gives you (39) __________. Then imagine getting each of these things back, one by one, and consider how grateful you would be for each and every one. In (40) __________, you need to start finding joy in the small things instead of holding out for big (41) __________ – such as getting the (42) __________, having a comfortable nest egg saved up, getting married, having the baby, and so on–before (43) __________ yourself to feel gratitude and joy.

(44) __________________________________________________. When things don‘t go your way, remember that every difficulty carries within it the seeds of an equal or greater benefit. In the face of adversity ask yourself: ―What‘s good about this?‖, ―What can I learn from this?‖, and ―How can I benefit from this?‖

(45) __________________________________________________.

Gratitude should not be just a reaction to getting what you want, but an all-the-time gratitude, the kind where you notice the little things and where you constantly look for the good even in unpleasant situations. (46) __________________________________________________; in this way, you‘ll be on your way toward becoming a master of gratitude.

Test 3

Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. A) Teacher and student. B) Customer and saleswoman. C) Patient and doctor. D) Employee and manager. 12. A) It is not her fault. B) She will be responsible for it. C) It is her fault. D) She will be more careful next time. 13. A) The man had a hard time finding a parking space. B) The woman found they had got to the wrong spot. C) The woman was offended by the man‘s late arrival. D) The woman couldn‘t find his car in the parking lot. 14. A) The man wants to attend the tomorrow‘s show. B) There aren‘t any tickets left for tonight‘s show. C) There aren‘t any tickets left for tomorrow‘s show. D) The man doesn‘t want to attend tomorrow‘s show. 15. A) The deadline is drawing near. B) She can‘t meet the deadline. C) She turned in the proposals today. D) They are two days ahead of time. 16. A) He successfully quits smoking.

B) Her husband is very willing to listen to her opinion. C) She will go out if her husband smokes. D) Her husband won‘t listen to her. 17. A) The man did most of the talking.

B) The woman was wearing a black sweater. C) Both the man and the woman had dark hair. D) Both the man and the woman robbed the bank. 18. A) She‘s been dismissed for her poor performance. B) She‘s been fired by the company. C) She has been given a month‘s leave. D) She has been offered a new job.

Question 19 to 22 are based the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) She wants some information. B) She wants to order packing material. C) She has not received her package. D) She is moving to California. 20. A) Fresh fruit. B) A gift certificate. C) Homemade candy. D) A wedding present. 21. A) The next day. B) Saturday. C) In three days. D) In one week. 22. A) Regular service. B) Priority service. C) Same day delivery. D) Overnight delivery.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) She is concerned about Li Ming‘s health.

B) She is concerned about what Li Ming is doing these days. C) She is concerned about what Li Ming is complaining about. D) she is concerned about Li Ming‘s computer . 24. A) He played computer games in the classroom. B) He was not listening in the classroom. C) He did his homework in the classroom. D) He dozed off in the classroom.

25. A) Because he did his homework very late.

B) Because he played computer games all night at home.

C) Because he had stayed up very late at the computer cafe last night. D) Because he was angry all night. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Friday evening. B) Last Friday morning. C) Last Sunday morning. D) Sunday evening. 27. A) The first man is in his early twenties. B) The first man has fairly short, curly hair. C) The second man‘s age is between 30 and 35.

D) The second man wore an open-necked shirt, and blue jeans. 28. A) They are dangerous. B) They have guns. C) It is not sure if they are robbers. D) They may run away. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) It was the second most deadly earthquake in the U.S. history. B) Sara Kidd was able to forecast the happing of this earthquake. C) It happened on a warm and breezy evening.

D) The 19 earthquake cost more lives than the 1906 earthquake. 30. A) He overturned the stove in his house and caused a big fire. B) He ran into the street before his house collapsed.

C) He was lying in bed sleeping when his house collapsed. D) He died three days after the earthquake.

31. A) About 100 people died in the 19 earthquake.

B) People have been experiencing earthquakes for thousands of years. C) Earthquakes are always the inevitable disaster to human kind.

D) San Francisco has survived two deadly earthquakes in the 20th century. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. A) A small town in Britain. B) A new type of jail. C) A labor camp. D) A big gymnasium in Scotland. 33. A) Women criminals in Scotland.

B) Criminals who are given long sentences. C) Criminals who are given short sentences. D) Criminals in Scotland.

34. A) The reward the prisoners get for their work. B) The comfortable accommodation. C) The way the prisoners are treated.

D) The officers‘ sympathy for the prisoners. 35. A) To give the prisoners more freedom.

B) To help the prisoners keep their self-respect.

C) To help the prisoners develop the sense of independence. D) To turn the prisoners into skilled workers. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

The only (36) __________ of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited (无人居住的) island. He prayed feverishly for God to (37) __________ him, and every day he scanned the (38) __________ for help, but none seemed (39) __________. Exhausted, he eventually (40) __________ to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the (41) __________, and to store his few (42) __________.

But then one day, after scavenging (搜寻) for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with (43) __________ and anger. ―God, how could you do this to me!‖ he cried. (44) __________________________________________________.

It had come to rescuers. ―How did you know I was here?‖ asked the weary man of his rescuers. ―We saw your smoke signal.‖ they replied.

(45) __________________________________________________. But we shouldn‘t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. (46) __________________________________________________.

Test 4

Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. A) 6. B) 75. C) 96. D) 81. 12. A) Dentist and patient. B) Patient and doctor. C) Lawyer and client. D) Teacher and student. 13. A) Detective stories. B) Stories about jail escapes. C) Love stories. D) Stories about royal families. 14. A) No news is good news. B) The man‘s family has forgotten him. C) The woman works in the post office. D) The man expects to hear from his family. 15. A) He went mountain climbing last year.

B) He‘s always wanted to climb that mountain.

C) This is the last time that he will climb a mountain. D) He definitely does not want to go. 16. A) He hasn‘t started the project yet.

B) He forgot about the project‘s submission date. C) He lost the materials about the project. D) He thought he gave it to him yesterday. 17. A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway. C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car. 18. A) Cold and windy. B) Snow will be replaced by strong winds. C) It will get better. D) Rainy and cold. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Thursday. B) Saturday. C) Sunday. D) Friday. 20. A) Watching kids. B) Cooking. C) Cleaning the house. D) Watering the flowers. 21. A) she‘s Mr. Adams‘s friend. B) Her mother wants her to do.

C) She needs the money to pay college tuition. D) She likes children.

22. A) There are courses and certifications in baby-sitting.

B) After the new increases, Kelly‘s rate is still lower than the average. C) Kelly‘s rate is a dollar per child per hour.

D) It‘s hard to find a good babysitter on a Sunday night.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 5.

24. A) The tenant in 4B. B) The tenant of next door. C) The Apartment Manager. D) Soldiers. 25. A) Three to five years. B) Three to four years. C) Three to five years. D) Two to four years. Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Synthetic fuel. B) Solar energy. C) Alcohol. D) Electricity. 27. A) Air traffic conditions. B) Traffic jams on highways. C) Road conditions. D) New traffic rules. 28. A) Go through a health check. B) Take little luggage with them. C) Arrive early for boarding. D) Undergo security checks. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) Because the sack broke.

B) Because the farmer was not strong enough to lift the sack alone. C) Because the farmer fell down, too.

D) Because the sack was too heavy for the horse. 30. A) Humble. B) Happy. C) Discouraged. D) Ashamed. 31. A) He helped the farmer.

B) He didn‘t ask the farmer for money.

C) He wanted the farmer to help anyone else in trouble. D) He wanted some wheat. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 351 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) Necessary but not practical. B) Nothing important. C) Concerned with the spiritual world. D) Extremely important. 33. A) Football. B) Boxing. C) Flying. D) Basketball. 34. A) He spent too much time on sports. B) He couldn‘t concentrate on his studies.

C) He didn‘t get along with some students and teachers. D) He often had fights with other students. 35. A) He learned to fly a plane early in the war. B) He was the first black four-star general. C) He was an ace flyer in two years. D) He had a strange nickname. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

UK scientists publish more (36) __________ than any other country in the world except the United Sates. However, China now publishes almost the same number of studies as the UK – four times as many as it did 10 years ago.

One in eight scientific studies that international researchers (37) __________ is the work of a UK (38) __________, as are 9% of the 17m papers published in science (39) __________ each year, a government report has found. The science minister, Ian Pearson, said: ―The (40) __________ salaries and state of the art research environments offered by China will undoubtedly attract international researchers to its (41) __________. And this in turn will increase China‘s (42) __________ and research (43) __________ further. ―However, the UK will not be left behind. (44) __________________________________________________.‖

The department for innovation, universities and skills analysed 17m papers in 8,000 international scientific journals over the last year. (45) ___________________________________. Nearly one in two cited by international researchers were from the United States. (46) __________________________________________________. Most likely to be cited are: the United States, UK, Germany, Japan and France.

听力原文 Test 1

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. M: If I were you, I‘d ride a bike to work. Taking a crowded bus during rush hours is really

terrible.

W: Thank you for your advice. But my bike has got a flat tyre. Q: How would the woman most probably get to work?

12. M: I‘m exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my final biology exam. W: But why do you always wait until the last minute? Q: What does the woman imply?

13. M: Excuse me, could you tell me where Dr. Brown‘s office is?

W: The doctor‘s office is on the fourth floor, but the elevator can only go to the third. So you‘ll have to use the stairs to reach there. It‘s the seventh room on the left.

Q: On which floor is the doctor‘s office?

14. W: Now, I‘m going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get

this post?

M: Well, first of all I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I‘ve heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

15. W: I often mistake Tim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?

M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young.

Q: What is the probable relationship between Tim and Bob? 16. M: Tom got a ticket last week for speeding.

W: That should teach him a lesson. If he doesn‘t start driving more slowly and carefully, he‘s bound to have an accident.

Q: What happened to Tom last week? 17. M: Will you please change the channel?

W: If you wait a minute, the news will be on next. I want to be sure to see it tonight. Q: What are these people doing?

18. M: Hello, my name is Carlson. I believe you have a room booked for me.

W: Carlson, oh, yes. Mr. Carlson. It‘s a single room with a bath, on the second floor. I hope it will suit you, sir.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation? Now you’ll hear two long conversations. Conversation One W: Dad!

M: Yes? What‘s the matter, Joyce?

W: I‘m wondering if I should buy a pair of tennis shoes. I‘m going to join the tennis club in school.

M: Why not? It‘s good that you finally play sports. W: But I‘d like to have Adidas.

M: Adidas? It‘s expensive. It‘s for the Chicago Bulls!

W: No. All the guys in the school tennis team are wearing Adidas, boys, as well as girls. M: But none of us has ever had Adidas and we used to play quite OK. W: Dad, Here is an ad about Adidas. Can I read it to you? M: Go ahead.

W: ―Over forty years ago, Adidas gave birth to a new idea in sports shoes. And the people who wear our shoes have been running and winning ever since. In fact, Adidas has helped them set over 400 world records in track and field alone.‖

M: Nonsense! The players have to go through a lot of hard training and practice. It‘s nothing to do with the shoes. They may be comfortable, but…

W: You‘re right, Dad. The ad goes on to say ―You are born to run. And we were born to HELP YOU DO IT BETTER.‖

M: Hmm. It may be good for running, but you don‘t run.

W: Listen, ―… Maybe that‘s why more and more football, soccer, basketball and tennis players are turning to Adidas. They know that, whatever their game, they can rely on Adidas‘

workmanship and quality in every product we make.‖

M: OK, OK, dear. I know Adidas is good. But how much is a pair of your size?

W: You don‘t have to worry about that, Dad. I‘ve saved some money since last Christmas. I just want to hear your opinion.

M: That‘s good. I have been wanting to have a pair of Adidas sneakers myself. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. What is Joyce doing?

20. What does her father think about Adidas shoes?

21. Why does the father object to Joyce‘s idea of buying Adidas at first? 22. What is NOT true about Joyce? Conversation Two

W: Morning, can I help you?

M: Yes. I see you have some grapes this morning. What are they? W: They are seedless grapes. M: And how much a pound? W: A pound a pound. M: How much are these?

W: Let me see…it‘s one pound eighty a pound.

M: Mmm. One pound eighty. It‘s a little expensive. And those ... white ones? W: Those are a pound a pound. Also seedless…and they are from Argentina. M: OK, I‘ll have these. Two bunches, please. W: Two bunches?

M: Yes. I also need a cabbage. W: A cabbage?

M: Yes. How much are they? W: They are seventy pence each!

M: Oh, it‘s really cheap for such bit and fresh cabbages. I want that one, please. Questions 23 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. Where does the conversation most probably take place? 24. How much are white grapes? 25. What did the man buy? Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

A student credit card? Is it right for me, and can it help me pay for expenses online such as online courses, music, language–learning materials, or even a degree?

Actually, the answer might be yes or no, depending on your circumstances. Of course, probably the best advice is to save up and then make purchases with cash. Unfortunately, different online services often require a credit card. Here are some ideas to getting a credit card. First of all, obtaining a student credit card is becoming easier, and many companies are offering such cards to

students in this growing market. From a student‘s perspective, it allows a person to pay for things online that only can be purchased on credit. Furthermore, it can help students build a good credit history that is often needed later for bigger purchases like a car or home.

In spite of these advantages, students have to be careful because interest rates on such cards are often higher and have higher penalties if you fail to pay on time. Furthermore, students may spend well beyond their means and end up in debt that they can‘t pay off.

Perhaps a happy medium(方法)is for students to get a debit card that has a credit limit, and money for purchases is just deducted from existing funds from a student‘s account. Thus, it operates like a checking account, and when the student‘s spending reaches the credit limit, they can‘t continue to spend.

Before you decide to get a student credit card, look carefully at the agreement terms for each company and compare the advantages and disadvantages of each. Searching the Internet for such offers will give you a good start on what to look for in a company. Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. What will happen to students if they fail to pay on time?

27. What is the suggestion for students who may spend well beyond their incomes? 28. Why are the agreement terms mentioned in the passage? Passage Two

The procedures for renting an apartment in different counties, and within the same area, city, or local area, can differ widely, and thus, know what to expect can help you in your apartment search.

First of all, decide on the type of apartment you want to rent. How big of a place do you need? How much money are you willing to spend? Is public transportation available nearby? Think carefully about the place for you.

Next, many apartments are advertised in the local newspaper, and these listings generally described the size, location, and amenities of the place. Looking over these ads will give you a general idea of the types of apartments available. Ask your friends and teachers if they can recommend any specific place to live. Other students might be looking for roommates, and this might be a good way to minimize your apartment search. Compare what they tell you to what you find in the newspaper.

Then, figure out the exact costs for renting an apartment and determine your budget. In addition to your first month‘s rent, you might have to pay a security deposit to cover any damage to the apartment. The amount you get back when you move varies widely, but don‘t expect to receive the entire amount because landlords sometimes deduct money for regular maintenance including carpet cleaning and new paint.

Finally, be sure to carefully read and understand the terms of the rental agreement because once you sign, you will be bound to uphold the terms of the contract. Ignorance is no excuse. Can you keep pets in the apartment? Is smoking allowed? How much notice do you need to give the landlord before you move out? Ask questions if you aren‘t sure. Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. According to this passage, what is the first procedure for renting apartment? 30. How can a landlord cover damage to the apartment?

31. What is your responsibility once you sign a rental agreement? Passage Three

Many years ago there lived a very rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.

In the center of the main road into the town he placed a very large stone. Then he hid behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.

―Who put this stone in the center of the road?‖ said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. Another man came along and did the same thing, then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone in the center of the road but not one of them tried to remove it. Later in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone and said: ―The night will be very dark. Some neighbor will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.‖

The young man then began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his strength to remove it. How great was his surprise at last when, under the stone, he found a bag of money and a piece of paper with these words: ―this money is for the first honest man who removes this stone from the road.‖

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. What did the rich man want to find out? 33. What did he put in the center of the road? 34. Which of the following statements is true? 35. What did the young man find under the stone? Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

Catch the star that holds your destiny, the one that forever twinkles within your heart. Take (36) advantage of precious opportunities while they still (37) sparkle before you. Always believe that your (38) ultimate goal is attainable as long as you (39) commit yourself to it.

Though (40) barriers may sometimes stand in the way of your dreams, remember that your destiny is hiding behind them. Accept the fact that not everyone is going to (41) approve of the choices you‘ve made. Have faith in your (42) judgment. Catch the star that twinkles in your heart and it will lead you to your destiny‘s path. Follow that pathway and (43) uncover the sweet sunrises that await you.

Take pride in your accomplishments, as they are stepping stones to your dreams. (44) Understand that you may make mistakes, but don’t let them discourage you. Value your capabilities and talents for they are what make you truly unique. (45) The greatest gifts in life are not purchased, but acquired through hard work and determination. Find the star that twinkles in your heart? (46) For you alone are capable of making your brightest dreams come true. Give your hopes everything you‘ve got and you will catch the star that holds your destiny.

Test 2

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. M: Your daughter seems to have made much progress in playing piano. Did she attend any

piano classes?

W: Yes, she took lessons twice a week, but from next week on, she will go to the class on Monday evenings only.

Q: How often did the woman‘s daughter have piano lessons? 12. M: What do you think of Professor Brown‘s lecture?

W: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to follow than I had expected.

Q: what does the woman say about the lecture?

13. M: I know I ought to call home, but I‘ve got a plane to take and I may be late. W: But it only takes a minute.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 14. W: Shall we have a physics exam this afternoon?

M: It is postponed because the teacher has to attend a meeting. Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

15. M: I used to go to the cinema a lot. It did make a nice night out, but not now.

W: No, I don‘t either. There aren‘t good adventurous stories like the movies they made when I was young.

Q: What can we know about the speakers?

16. M: I wish I hadn‘t thrown away that reading list!

W: I thought you might regret it. That‘s why I picked it up from the waste paper basket and left it on the desk.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 17. M: When does the next shuttle bus leave?

W: You have just missed one by 20 minutes. We have a bus every 45 minutes, so you‘ll have to wait for while.

Q: How long does the man need to wait for the next but?

18. W: Steven will be a college freshman in the fall. I‘m a little worried about him. He‘s never

been away from home before.

M: Well, it has to happen sooner or later. He has to learn to take care of himself and to stand on his own feet.

Q: What does the man imply?

Now you’ll hear two long conversations. Conversation One

W: Hello, Professor Dannis. My name is Susan Adams. I read in the university newspaper that you

were looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant. M. Yes, we are. Are you interested in the job?

W: I think so. But before I apply I‘d like you to tell me more about the work. M: Have you worked with tape recorders before?

W: I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied French in high school.

M: Good. There are many different kinds of language labs. Ours is a small one, and it‘s fairly easy to operate. This is the main control panel. You can set the controls to allow students to listen to the lessons they want to hear. If you decide to take the job, I‘ll explain how the system operates. Most of the lessons are on cassette tapes, but some of them are also on long reel tapes or on records. The cassettes are kept in order on these shelves, and they are clearly marked with the language and the lesson number. For example, the cassettes in the green boxes are French lessons. Records and long tapes are over there. W: How many hours would I work?

M: We need some 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. That‘s one of the busiest times for this laboratory.

W: I‘ll fill out an application for the job right now. It would fit into my class schedule nicely. M: Fine. I‘ll get back to you a week or so after we review the applications. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. Who is the woman?

20. Where did the woman find out about the job?

21. What is the man‘s opinion of the language laboratory? 22. What will the woman do right now? Conversation Two

W: What is happening in that cover photo? What is going on there? What is burning there?

M: That‘s a factory in the background. I think that was a factory, as shocking as that is. It looks like a fire, right?

W: I love that picture. Where was it taken?

M: The picture was taken in Eastern Europe. You can see it‘s so Eastern European. You have the rural, kind of pre–modern transportation: horses. And then this ghastly (惊人的) pollution and wires.

W: And that boy. How old is the kid? M: He‘s fourteen. W: He‘s fourteen?

M: He looks about sixty, right? W: Exactly right.

M: And the girl. She‘s married!

W: I can‘t tell. How can you be sure that the girl is married?

M: You can tell that, because she‘s wearing a scarf, the way it‘s tied behind her hair. It‘s an indication (迹象，暗示) that the girl‘s married.

W: This reminds me of a concept. A concept I think is used frequently in America these days. It has been brought to the public by people like Noam Chomsky and Jonathan Kozol, called ―marginalizing‖(边缘化) people.

M: Exactly, a society is divided into different sectors. It seems like the gypsies are right at the peak of that, but they have been marginalized.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. What is NOT in the cover photo?

24. How does the man know that the girl is married?

25. Why does the man mean that the boy and the girl are ―marginalize‖? Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

Time. I think a lot about time and not just because it‘s the name of the news organization I work for. Like most working people, I find time, or the lack of it, and never–ending frustration and an unwinnable battle. My every day is a race against the clock that I never ever seem to win. This is hardly a lonesome complaint. According to the families and work institutes, national study of the changing workforce, 55 percent of employees say they don‘t have enough time for themselves, 63 percent don‘t have enough time for their spouses or partners, and 67 percent don‘t have enough time for their children. It‘s also not a new complaint. I bet our ancestors returned home from hunting wild animals and gathering nuts and complained about how little time they had to paint battle scenes on their cave walls. The difference is that the boss of animal hunting and the head of nut gathering probably told them to shut up or no survival for you. Today‘s workers are still demanding control over their time. The difference is today‘s bosses are listening. I‘ve been reading a report issued today called ―when work works‖ produced jointly by three organizations. They set up to find and warn the employers who employ the most creative and most effective ways to give their workers flexibility. I found this report worth reading and suggest every boss should read it for ideas.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. What is the speaker complaining about?

27. What does the speaker say about our ancestors?

28. Why does the speaker suggest all bosses read the report by the three organizations? Passage Two

Agnes Miller was one of the earliest leaders of the Women‘s Liberation Movement in the United States. She was born on a farm in Missouri in 12 and had a very happy life as a child. She was the only daughter and the youngest child of five. Her parents and her brothers always treated her as their favorite.

In 16 the family moved to Chicago. Three years later they moved back to St. Louis, where Agnes spent the rest of her childhood. She enjoyed her years in school and was an outstanding student of mathematics. She also was quite skillful as a painter.

It was when Agnes went off to college that she first learned that women were not treated as equals. She didn‘t like being treated unequally but she tried not to notice it. After graduating from college she tried to get a job in her major field—physics. She soon found it was almost impossible for a woman.

Agnes spent a full year looking for a job. Finally she gave up in anger. She began writing letters of anger to various newspapers. An editor in New York liked her ideas very much and was

especially impressed with her style of writing. He asked her to do a series of stories on the difficulties that women had in finding a job.

Agnes travelled to several large cities to write stories about them. Her articles began to appear in more and more newspapers. She decided to write a book in support of women‘s liberation. The book became a best seller. Although she never saw full equal rights for women she never gave up her fight. And she showed many other women the way to continue the fight. Questions 29 to 31 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 29. Where did Agnes Miller spend her childhood? 30. What subjects was Agnes Miller good at in school?

31. Which of the following statements about Agnes Miller is NOT mentioned in the passage? Passage Three

―Where is the university?‖ is a question many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one could point them in any one direction because there is no campus. The university consists of thirty–one self–governing colleges. It has lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, museums and offices throughout the city.

Individual colleges choose their own students, who have to meet the minimum entrance requirements set by the university. Undergraduates usually live and study in their colleges, where they are taught in very small groups. Lectures, and laboratory and practical work are organized by the university and held in university buildings.

The university has a huge number of buildings for teaching and research. It has more than sixty specialist subject libraries, as well as the University Library, which, as a copyright library, is entitled to a copy of every book published in Britain.

Examinations are set and degrees are awarded by the university. It allowed women to take the university exams in 1881, but it was not until 1948 that they were a warded degrees. Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. Why is it difficult for visitors to locate Cambridge University?

33. What does the passage tell us about the colleges of Cambridge University?

34. What can be learned from the passage about the libraries in Cambridge University? 35. What does the passage say about women students in Cambridge University? Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

People tend to take for granted the good that is already (36) present in their lives. There‘s a gratitude exercise that (37) instructs that you should imagine losing some of the things that you take for granted, such as your home, your ability to see or hear, your ability to walk, or anything that (38) currently gives you (39) comfort. Then imagine getting each of these things back, one by one, and consider how grateful you would be for each and every one. In (40) addition, you need to start finding joy in the small things instead of holding out for big (41) achievements —

such as getting the (42) promotion, having a comfortable nest egg saved up, getting married, having the baby, and so on–before (43) allowing yourself to feel gratitude and joy.

(44) Another way to use giving thanks to appreciate life more fully is to use gratitude to help you put things in their proper perspective. When things don‘t go your way, remember that every difficulty carries within it the seeds of an equal or greater benefit. In the face of adversity ask yourself: ―What‘s good about this?‖, ―What can I learn from this?‖, and ―How can I benefit from this?‖

(45) Once you become oriented toward looking for things to be grateful for, you will find that you begin to appreciate simple pleasures and things that you previously took for granted. Gratitude should not be just a reaction to getting what you want, but an all–the–time gratitude, the kind where you notice the little things and where you constantly look for the good even in unpleasant situations. (46) Today, start bringing gratitude to your experiences, instead of waiting for a positive experience in order to feel grateful; in this way, you’ll be on your way toward becoming a master of gratitude.

Test 3

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. M: The shoes are so expensive, but they fit me well.

W: They are fashionable and not so expensive if the quality is considered. Q: What‘s the relationship between the man and the woman?

12. M: What an accident! If you had been careful, things would not be as they are.

W: What do you mean, it was my fault? If it were I would take all responsibility for it. Q: What does the woman mean?

13. W: I‘ve been waiting here almost half an hour! How come it took you so long? M: Sorry, honey! I had to drive two blocks before I spotted a place to park the car. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

14. M: I would like two tickets for the 9‘oclock show this evening.

W: I‘m sorry, Sir. They are sold out. But we have a few left for tomorrow. Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

15. M: When are we supposed to submit our project proposals, Jane?

W: They are due by the end of the week. We‘ve only two days left; we‘ll just have to hurry. Q: What does the woman mean?

16. M: Don‘t you persuade your husband out of smoking?

W: Yes I do. But whatever I say to him goes in one ear and out the other Q: What does the woman apply for her husband?

17. M: Could you describe the two people who robbed the bank?

W: Well, the man was tall with dark hair and he was wearing a black sweater. The main thing that I remembered about the woman was that the woman did most of the talking. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

18. M: I am so sorry to tell you that you needn‘t come next week. You know, our company‘s sales

have been poor recently.

W: I‘ve always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month‘s time so that I can find a new job?

Q: What has happen to the woman? Now you’ll hear two long conversations. Conversation One

M: Hello, National Express Courier Company, Customer Service Department.

W: Hello, I have some questions about a package I‘m getting ready to send. Can you help me? M: Yes, Ma‘ am. What would you like to know?

W: I have a box of homemade candy that I want to send to my sister – it is a birthday present. Do you have any special regulations about delivering food?

M: Not in this case, ma‘am. If you were sending perishables(容易腐烂的东西) like fruit or vegetables, they would have to be packed specially. But there are no rules about candy.

W: OK. I have another question. I‘m very concerned about the package reaching my sister on time. Can you guarantee(保证) it will be there by her birthday on Saturday? M: Where does have it to go? W: California.

M: Hmmm, Saturday‘s only four days away. We have a priority service that guarantee delivery in three days, but it is more expensive than our regular rate.

W: Well, I don‘t want to waste money, but it‘s more important that the package be there on time. M: OK, Bring your package to the office and we‘ll send it by priority service. W: OK, I will do that. Thanks very much. Good bye. M: Good bye.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. Why is the woman calling the delivery company? 20. What is the woman sending to her sister? 21. When is the sister‘s birthday?

22. Which method will the woman probably use to send her package? Conversation Two

W: Li Ming, are you sure of what you are doing these days? M: I know what I am doing.

M: Oh really? Do you know for certain why you hang out so long at the computer cafe? W: Huh, you have been following me, haven‘t you?

M: And how come you dozed off(打瞌睡) in class this morning? W: Did I? You know, I stayed up late last night. M: At the computer cafe?

W: So what? Can you really be sure of what I did there?

M: I can‘t say for certain. But you look addicted to(沉溺于) the computer. It‘s not good for you health and studies. There‘s no question about it.

W: I know what you mean. But tell you what. It‘s really fun going online.

M: Listen. How about your studies? I‘m sure you‘ll fail if you go on like this. W: Oh yeah? Finals aren‘t around the corner(临近). Take it easy.

W: I‘m sure you know what you‘re supposed to be doing on campus. But are you certain of your direction at the moment? M: Yes, I ‗m sure of it.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. What is the woman concerned about?

24. What did Li Ming do in class this morning? 25. Why was Li Ming so sleepy this morning? Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

A bank robbery took place in West London last Friday morning. Police last night issued a description of two men who were thought to be in connection with it. The first man is in his twenties, about average height and build, with fairly short, curly hair, clean shaven, eyes blue or green. He was last seen wearing an open – necked shirt and blue jeans. His companion is an older man, thought to be between 30 and 3with straight black hair, thinning on top, with a large forehead. Different witnesses say he had either a beard or a moustache, or both. He was wearing a light – colored shirt and grey trousers. And his companion referred to him as ―Les‖or ―Lest‖. The public are advised not to approach these men if they see them, as they are believe to be dangerous, but to contact the police immediately on 0817685233, that‘s oh – eight –one seven –six –eight five –two –three –three. This morning some people phoned the police that they saw the two men near the railway station. However when the police got there, they had already disappeared. Up till now, they haven‘t been found.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. When did the robbery take place?

27. Which of the following statements is not true?

28. Why are the people warned not to approach these two robbers? Passage Two

The evening of October 17, 19, was warm and breezy. ―Good earthquake weather,‖ Sara Kidd thought as she left her San Francisco office. Moment later, the building began to shake. Sara watched in horror as the double –decked highway across the street collapsed onto the lower roadway, and all the buildings around shook and collapsed. It was the third most deadly earthquake in U.S. History.

As suddenly as it started, the shaking stopped. Sara remembered her grandfather‘s stories about the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906. He had been awakened by a loud noise, he said. He ran into the street just before his house fell apart, reduced to kindling Fueled by overturned stoves, scattered small fire joined together into firestorms that roared across the city. By the time the fires died out three days later, 28, 188 buildings had been destroyed, and 2500 people had died.

The city had learned its lesson from the earthquake of 1906: be prepared! Although the quake

of 19 was costly, only about 100 people died. ―I‘m happy this wasn‘t ‗The Big One‘.‖ said Sara. Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. Which is true about the 19 San Francisco earthquake?

30. What happened to Sara‘s grandfather in the 1906 earthquake?

31. Which of the statements below express the main idea of the passage? Passage Three

Cottonville is a new prison specially designed for women criminals in Scotland. The 226 prisoners there live in small units for 7 rooms. There is a kitchen where they look there own meals and a lounge for the fitted carpet and armchairs. The ―wake up, wake up‖ call by loudspeakers at 7:00 every morning is followed by a music program which creates atmosphere of a holiday camp. During the day, most of the prisoners are employed in 3 workshops, making toys or clothing. Their earning up to 90 pennies a week can be spent in the prison shop. The gymnasium, which also acts as a cinema and concert hall, has facilities for table tennis, basketball and dancing. Prisoners, particularly those of long sentences are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for themselves and others. This is in many ways much more demanding than simply serving time. Just as the deputy governor of this prison once said ―We try to preserve the prisoners respect as much as possible by imaging ourselves in their position.‖ His words explained why this new prison is run in a unique way.

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. What‘s Cottonville?

33. What kind of people are sent to the prison mentioned in the story? 34. What‘s most important in making the prison unique? 35. What‘s the purpose of running the prison in this way? Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

The only (36) survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited(无人居住) island. He prayed feverishly for God to (37) rescue him, and every day he scanned the (38) horizon for help, but none seemed (39) forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually (40) managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the (41) elements, and to store his few (42) possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging(搜寻) for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky .The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with (43) grief and anger. ―God, how could you do this to me!‖ he cried. (44) Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. ―how did you know I was here?‖ asked the weary man of his rescuers.‖ We saw your smoke signal,‖ they replied.

(45)It is easy to get discouraged when things are doing bad. But we shouldn‘t lose heart,

because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. (46) For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.

Test 4

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the

11. W: Have you heard about the air crash that occurred last Wednesday?

M: Yes. The newspaper said six crew members and seventy five passengers were killed, and seventy five passengers were killed, and fifteen others were injured. Q: How many people suffered in the air crash? 12. M: I think I‘m running a temperature. I felt terrible.

W: Well, you‘d better take an examination right now. Would you take off your coat, please? Q: What‘s the probable relationship between the man and the woman?

13. W: I‘d love to see a different type of movie for a change. I am tired of movies about romantic

stories.

M: I agree. Let‘s go to see a new movie at the Royal Theater. I hear it‘s a real story of two prison breakers.

Q: What‘s kind of the movie does the woman find boring?

14. M: No mail for me today? They must have forgotten about me. I hope everything is all right at

home.

W: No news is good news. Remember many things are slow these days. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

15. W: Would you like to go mountain climbing with us?

M: That‘s the last thing in the world that I‘d ever want to do. Q: What does the man mean?

16. W: Professor Johnson asked about you today and how you were coming along with the

marketing project.

M: Woops, I was supposed to give it to him yesterday. Q: What can we tell about the man?

17. W: You have sold your car. You don‘t it to him yesterday.

M: Not really. I‘ve never liked driving anyway. Now that we‘ve moved to a place near the subway entrance, we can get about quite conveniently. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 18. W: It‘s been very cold in the past two days.

M: We haven‘t seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecast next week accompanied by

strong winds,

Q: What will the weather be like?

Now you’ll hear two long conversations. Conversation One W: Hi, Adams?

M: Ah, Yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming. W: Here‘s my card.

M: Oh, good. You know, it‘s hard to find a good baby–sitter on a Friday night. W: Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.

M: Well, I heard you were one of the best babysitters in the area, and the rate is reasonable… W: Uh, well, I‘d like to talk to you about my new rate increases. M: Rate increases?

W: You see, Mr. Adams. I‘ve consulted with my financial advisor, Uh, I mean, my mother, and she says I should charge more per child since I do cooking and clean your house while you‘re away.

M: Oh, I see. So, what do you have in mind?

W: Well, as I see it, I‘d like to ask a dollar more per child per hour, and overtime after midnight. That‘s only 10.23% above the average rate, and I‘m now a certified babysitter. M: Oh, I never knew there were courses and certifications in babysitting.

W: Times are changing, Mr. Adams. I have to make money to cover college tuition, living expenses, and my stock portfolio. Well, I tell my dad what to do. M: Ah now, you‘re surprising. I mean, how old are you anyway? W: Old enough to think about the future!

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. What day is it today?

20. What will not the babysitter do for Mr. Adams? 21. Why did Kelly have to do such a job?

22. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is true? Conversation Two

M: Hi, Mrs. Brown. How‘s your apartment working out for you?

W: Mr. Nelson. That‘s what I would like to talk to you about. Well, I want to talk to you about that noise! Oh! You see. Would you mind talking to the tenant (房客) in 4B and ask him to keep his music down, especially after 10:00? M: Oh, Who? Me?

W: Why, yes. The music is blaring almost every night, and it should be your job as manager to take care of things.

M: Hey, I just collect the rent. Besides, the man living there is the owner‘s son, and he‘s a pop music fan. Well, I‘ll see what I can do. Anything else?

W: Yes. Could you talk to the tenant of next door about the dogs they feed?

M: Pets are permitted in this building, so there‘s nothing much I can do about that. W: Well, what about the… that, that noise. M: What noise? I don‘t hear anything. W: That noise. There it is again,

M: Oh, that noise. I guess the soldiers have continued their exercises.

W: You must be kidding. Can‘t anything be done about it?

M: No way. I‘ve protested this activity, but I was told these weekly activities should cease… within the next three to five years.

W: Hey, you never told me about these problems before I signed the rental agreement. M: For you didn‘t ask!

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. How many things has the tenant complained about? 24. Who feeds dogs?

25. How long will the soldiers exercises continue? Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will

Passage One

In the next few decades people are going to travel very differently from the way they do today. Everyone is going to drive electrically powered cars. So in a few years people won‘t worry about running out of gas.

Some of the large automobile companies are really moving ahead with this new technology. F&C Motors, a major auto company, for example, is holding a press conference next week. At the press conference the company will present its new, electronically operated models.

Transportation in the future won‘t be limited to the ground. Many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky. In the coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highway traffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky.

But the sky isn‘t the limit. In the future, you‘ll probably even be able to take a trip to the moon, Instead of listening to regular airplane announcements; you‘ll hear someone say, ―The spacecraft to the moon leaves in ten minutes. Please check your equipment. And remember, no more than ten ounces of carry–on baggage are allowed.‖

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?

27. What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation? 28. What is the special requirement for passengers traveling to the moon? Passage two

Once upon a time a poor farmer taking a sack of wheat to the mill did not know what to do when it slipped from his horse and fell on the road. The sack was too heavy for him to lift, and his only hope was that presently someone would come riding by and lend a hand. It was not long before a rider appeared, but the farmer‘s heart sank when he recognized him, for it was the great man who lived in a castle nearby. The farmer would have dared to ask another farer for help, or any poor man who might have come along the road, but he could not be a favor of so great a man. However, as soon as the great man came up he got off his horse, saying, ―I see you‘ve had a bad luck, friend. How good is it that I am here just at the right time?‖ Then he took one end of the sack, the farmer the other, and between them they lifted it on the horse. ―Sir,‖ asked the farmer, ―how can I pay you?‖ ―Easily enough,‖ the great man replied. ―Whenever you see anyone else in trouble,

do the same for him.‖

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. Why didn‘t the farmer know what to do when the sack of wheat fell on the road? 30. What did the farmer feel when he recognized the rider? 31. Which of the following is not true? Passage Three

Daniel James was the youngest of 17 children. His family lived in Pensacola, Florida. The father of Daniel James was a coal–cart pusher. Daniel‘s mother was named Lillie Anna James. According to Daniel, education was like a religion to Mrs. James.

Mrs. James had her children read aloud to her almost every night, The children also put on plays for Mr. and Mrs. James. Daniel was often called by the nickname ―Chappie.‖

In 1973, Chappie received a football scholarship to Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, but he didn‘t get along with some students and teachers. He got into some fights and was thrown out of Tuskegee Institute.

Then, Chappie met Mr. B. O. Davis, who helped him settle down. Chappie was able to go back to Tuskegee Institute and finished his studies. Early in World War Two, Chappie learned to fly a plane. Later, he became an ace flyer(王牌飞行员)in Korea and Vietnam. In the Air Force , he became General Daniel ―Chappie‖ James, the first black American four–star general.

Now do you know why I admire Chappie James?

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. What was education like to Daniel‘s mother? 33. What sport was Daniel good at?

34. What problem did Daniel have at Tuskegee Institute?

35. What is especially remarkable about Daniel in the U.S Air Force? Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the

UK scientists publish more (36) research than any other country in the world except the United States. However, China now publishes almost the same number of studies as the UK – four times as many as it did 10 years ago.

One in eight scientific studies that international researchers (37) cite is the work of a UK (38) academic, as are 9% of the 17m papers published in science (39) journals each year, a government report has found. The science minister, Ian Pearson, said: ―The (40) competitive salaries and state of the art research environments offered by China will undoubtedly attract international researchers to its (41) shores. And this in turn will increase China‘s (42) output and research (43) impact further. ―However, the UK will not be left behind. (44) I am confident the UK will continue to punch above its weight, retain its excellent research base and continue to be the destination of choice for leading international researchers.”

The department for innovation, universities and skills analyzed 17m papers in 8,000 international scientific journals over the last year. (45) US scientists published 32% of the studies. Nearly one in two cited by international researchers were from the United States. (46) The top five countries in terms of the number of papers published are: the United States, UK, China, Germany and Japan. Most likely to be cited are: the United States, UK, Germany, Japan and France.

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