新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说（上）[全]原文、解析、答案

新世纪研究生公共英语教材听说(上)【全】原文、解析、答案

案场各岗位服务流程

销售大厅服务岗：

1、销售大厅服务岗岗位职责：

1)为来访客户提供全程的休息区域及饮品;

2)保持销售区域台面整洁;

3)及时补足销售大厅物资,如糖果或杂志等;

4)收集客户意见、建议及现场问题点；

2、销售大厅服务岗工作及服务流程

1.3.3.3吧台服务岗

1.3.3.3.1吧台服务岗岗位职责

1）为来访的客人提供全程的休息及饮品服务；

2）保持吧台区域的整洁；

3)饮品使用的器皿必须消毒；

4）及时补充吧台物资；

5）收集客户意见、建议及问题点；

1.3.3.3.2吧台服务岗工作及流程

1.3.4展示区服务岗岗位职责

1.3.4.1车场服务岗

1.3.4.1.1车场服务岗岗位职责

1）维护停车区的正常停车秩序；

2）引导客户车辆停放，同时车辆停放有序；

3）当车辆挺稳时，上前开车门并问好；同时提醒客户锁好车门；

4）视情况主动为客户提供服务；

5）待车辆停放完好后，仔细检查车身情况请客户签字确认；

1.3.4.1.2

1.3.4.2展示区礼宾岗

1.3.4.2.1展示区礼宾岗岗位职责

1）对过往的客户行标准的军礼，目视；

2）与下一交接岗保持信息联系，及时将信息告知下一岗位，让其做好接待工作；

3）热情礼貌的回答客户的提问，并做正确的指引；

4）注视岗位周边情况，发现异常及时上报上级领导；

1.3.4.2.2展示区礼宾岗工作及服务流程

1.3.4.3电瓶车服务岗

1.3.4.3.1电瓶车服务岗岗位职责

1）严格按照规定的路线及线路行驶，将客人送到指定地点；

2）正确执行驾驶操作流程，确保车行安全；

3）了解开发建设项目的基本情况并使用统一说辞，在允许的情况下礼貌回答客户问题；

4）车辆停放时及时对车辆进行清洁，确保车辆干净；

5）负责车辆的检查；

6）对车辆实施责任化管理，未经允许任何人不得驾驶；

7）不允许非客户人员乘坐电瓶车；

8）做好电瓶车的交接工作

1.3.4.3.2电瓶车服务岗工作及服务流程

1.3.5样板房服务岗

1.3.5.1样板房讲解岗岗位标准

1.3.5.1.1样板房讲解岗岗位职责

1)负责来访样板房客户的全程接待与讲解；

2）协助、配合置业顾问介绍；

3）客户离开后，样板房零星保洁的处理；

4）收集客户意见、建议及现场问题点的填写（样板房日常庶务）反馈单,下班后递交案场负责人；

1.3.5.1.2样板房讲解刚工作及服务流程

1.3.5.2样板房服务岗岗位标准（参见销售大厅服务岗岗位标准）

1.3.6案场服务岗管理要求

1.4案场基础作业岗

1.4.1案场基础作业岗任职资格

1.4.2案场基础作业岗通用行为规范

1.4.3安全岗岗位标准

1.4.3.1安全岗岗位职责

1）负责销售案场管理服务区域的安全巡视工作，维持正常秩序；

2）监督工作区域内各岗位工作状态及现场情况及时反馈信息；

3）发现和制止各种违规和违章行为，对可疑人员要礼貌的盘问和跟踪察看；

4）谢绝和制止未经许可的各类拍照、摆放广告行为；

1.4.3.2安全岗作业要求

1）按照巡视路线巡视签到检查重点部位；

2）遇见客户要站立、微笑、敬礼，礼貌的回答客户的提问并正确引导；

3）人过地净，协助案场保洁人员做好案场的环境维护；

4）在每一巡视期内检查设备设施运行状态并做好记录；

5）协助做好参观人员的车辆引导、指引和执勤工作；

6）积极协助其他岗位工作，依据指令进行协助；

1.4.4保洁岗岗位标准

1.4.4.1保洁岗岗位职责

1）负责案场办公区域、样板房及饰品的清洁工作；

2）负责案场外围的清洁工作；

3）负责案场垃圾的处理；

4）对案场杂志等资料及时归位；

1.4.4.2保洁岗作业要求

1）每天提前半小时上岗，对案场玻璃、地面等进行全方位清洁；

2）卫生间每十分钟进行一次巡视性清洁；

3）阴雨天提前关闭门窗；

4）掌握清洁器具的使用；

5）熟知清洁药剂的配比及使用；

1.4.5绿化岗岗位标准

1.4.5.1绿化岗岗位职责

1)负责管理区域内一切绿化的养护；

2）确保绿化的正常存活率；

3）对绿植进行修剪及消杀；

1.4.6案场技术岗岗位标准

1.4.6.1案场技术岗岗位职责

1）全面负责案场区域内设备设施的维护、维修及保养；

2）协助管理岗完成重大接待工作案场的布置；

3）现场安全的整体把控；

1.4.6.2案场技术岗岗位要求

1）每日案场开放前对辖区设备设施进行检查，保障现场零事故；

2）每日班后对设备设施进行检查保障正常运行并做好相关记录；

3）报修后5分钟赶到现场；

4）接到异常天气信息，对案场设备进行安全隐患排除；

1.4.7案场基础作业岗岗位要求

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新世纪研究生公共英语教材 听说（上）

听 力 原 文

Lesson 1 Music

1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program?

     W: I contacted联系 his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到 lunch until two.

     Q:  What does the woman mean?

B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two

2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [ˈtʃæriti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.

     M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service服务announcements. 通告

     Q:  What does the man suggest they do? 

c. Ask the school radio station for help

  3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions. 

M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.

Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?

d. the book does include the answer

4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before.

    W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.

Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?

B. He probably has a poor memory

5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money?

    W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip.

Q: What's the woman going to do?

D. spend some time travelling

6. M: I've had my new stereo立体声for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out想到how to record music.

    W: Didn't an instruction manual [ˈmænjuəl] 手册形式的，像手册的；教范性质的come with it?

Q: What does the woman imply?

B the man should refer to the instruction manual

7. W: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten your phone bill yet,

   M: Oh, but I have.

   Q:  What does the man mean?

A he has received his telephone bill.

8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.

     W: He must think you don't have any other classes.

     Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?

B he assigns too much work

9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks烟花 tonight.

     W: I have tickets to the theater.

     Q:  What plan does the man has that night?

B he’ll go and watch the fireworks

10. M: I am exhausted筋疲力尽的. I stayed up熬夜the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.

     W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?

     Q: What can be inferred about the man?

A he had bad study habits

11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack包装；捆扎a change of clothes.

     W: It's only a barbecue [ˈbɑ:bikju:] (常用于室外的)金属烤架. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.

     Q: What does the woman imply?

D Casual dress will be appropriate

12. W: I'm going to the snack [snæk] 小吃; 点心; 快餐bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?

M: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?    

Q:  What does the man mean?

C he wants her to get him a newspaper

13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated[ˈkælkjuleit] 计算, 估计, 核算.

     W: Let me have a look, OK?

     Q:  What does the woman mean?

C she’ll try to see what method was used

14. W: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?

     M: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good.

     Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

B ask Carol to play tennis

15. W: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?

     M: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.

     Q:  What does the man likely to do the following month?

A he is likely to buy a new printer the following month.

Passage II: American Music

One of America's most important exports出口 is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics ['liriks] 歌词are English, people not speaking English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity普遍,流行; are its fast pace [peis步子；节奏and rhythmic [ˈrɪðmɪk] 有韵律的, 有节奏的beat[bi:t]节拍, 拍子.

The music has many origins [ˈɔridʒin]起点; 来源in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural农村的，乡村的areas in the southern United States, is one source来源, 出处. Country music features以…为物色 是…特征 simple themes 题目，主题，and melodies 曲调, 歌曲 describing day-to-day situations形势; 情况 and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate欣赏, 赏识, this music because of the emotions 情感，感情expressed by country music songs.

A second origin of American popular music is the blues[blu:z]布鲁斯歌曲； 蓝调歌曲. It depicts描述 mostly sad feelings reflecting表达; 反映 the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

（Rock music）摇滚音乐is a newer form of music. This music style风格, featuring .以…为物色 是…特征 fast and repetitious重复的;反复的rhythms节奏, was influenced by the blues布鲁斯歌曲； 蓝调歌曲and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed在市场上出售某物 to a demanding(顾客的)需求、需要 audience观众, 听众; 读者. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original起初的; 原来的English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal普遍的.

1. Which group of people enjoy American music?

D All of the above

2. Why is American music so popular in all countries?

D Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat

3. What can be learned from the passage?

C The blues is usually played by black musicians

4. What do you know from the passage?

C Rock music was influenced by the blues and country music

5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

C The words of songs differ, and so does the enjoyment of American pop music

Passage III: Music in Different Cultures

In western culture music is regarded as good by birth在血统上,生来, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures文化-- for example, Islamic伊斯兰的,伊斯兰教的culture -- it is of little value, associated (使)发生联系, (使)联合; 结交, 结伙with sin [sin]罪恶, 罪孽and evil罪恶. In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First, classical古典的, 经典的music, composed 组成, 构成 and performed by trained professionals具有某专业资格的人, 专业人士originally最初under the support of courts 宫廷, 宫室 and religious宗教的establishments建立, 确立; second, folk music民间音乐, shared by the population at large and passed on传递; 传授orally口头上地,口述地, and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread (使)传播, (使)散布through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed消耗，耗尽by the mass public.

Music is a major component成分, 组成部分, 部件, 元件in religious宗教的services, theater剧场,戏院,, and entertainment娱乐, 文娱节目, 表演会of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals仪式. In some tribal [ˈtraɪbəl] 部落的societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural超自然的;鬼、神或幻术所引起的beings, and its prominent显著的; 突出的use in modern Christian基督教徒and Jewish犹太人的;犹太教徒的services may be the leftover of just such an original原始的purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence遵守;遵循；坚持. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol象征, 标志. Members of most societies share keen热衷的, 热心的, feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to". Indeed, some minorities少数, 小部分 including, in the U. S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity身份. Music also symbolizes象征;作为…的象征 military军事的, 军用的;, patriotic [ˌpætriˈɔtik]爱国的, 有爱国心的and funeral葬礼, 丧礼moods心情, 情绪 and events. In a more general普遍的, 全面的; sense, music may express the central最重要的, 主要的, 首要social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship相互关系of conductor and orchestra [ˈɔ:kistrə]管弦乐队symbolizes the need for strong cooperation合作, 协作among various kinds of specialists 专家, 行家 in a modern industrial society.

1. In what culture is music regarded as good by birth?

C In Western culture

2. Which of the following is performed by professionals?

B Classical music and popular music

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

C Music is a special form of communication with supernatural being in Asia

4. According to the passage, what is the most universal use of music?

D Religious ritual 宗教仪式

5. Which of the following is NOT symbolized 象征 by music?

D Friendship

Lesson 2 Holidays

1. M: Do you still want to go to the graduate研究生的school after you get out of college?

  W: I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.

  Q:  What does the woman mean?

B She ‘s not going to graduated school immediately after graduation.

2. M: We've got a whole hour before the Browns come by来串门, 来访to pick us up安排接取; 使搭乘; 搭救.

  W: Yeah. But we'd better get moving赶快；快些开始.

   Q: What does the woman suggest they do?

A Hurry

3. M: I'm thinking of getting a new printer.

   W: I'd invest in在…上投资, 在…投入(时间、精力等) a laser [ˈleizə激光] printer. The print quality is much better.

   Q: What does the woman mean?

C The man should buy a high- quality printer.

4. W: I've got a coupon [ˈku:pɔn] 配给券；（购物）票证；（购物）优惠券for half-off五折dinner at that new restaurant down the street. I think I'll use it when my cousin [ˈkʌzn]堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] comes for a visit this weekend.

   M: Where did you get it? I wouldn't mind（ trying that place out too）试验.

   Q: What does the man want to know?

C Where the woman got coupon

5. W: What's Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed 料想; 猜想; 以为 to be out of离开了the office on Mondays.

  W: She decided she'd rather have Fridays off instead.

  Q: What can be inferred about Laura?

A She has changed her schedule

6. M: I need to find a new roommate <英>室友,住在同室的人.

  W: So John's going to California after all.

  Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

B the man’s current roommate is moving

7. M: My math assignment's工作, 任务due 到期的tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.

   W: I'll miss想念, 惦记you at the party tonight.

   Q: What does the woman imply?

D the man won’t be able to go to the party

8. W: Those packages包, 包裹, 包在一起的东西 took forever长久地；（与动词进行时连用）老是，没完没了地to arrive.

  M: But they did arrive, didn't they?

Q: What does the man say about the packages?

B They eventually arrived

9. M: My parents are coming to see our apartment一套房间, 一户this weekend.

  W: Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum [ˈvækjuəm]〈口〉真空吸尘器cleaner 净化器then.

  Q: What does the woman imply?

D The man’s apartment is dirty

10. M: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?

  W: No, but I had Doris get it for me.

  Q:  What does Sarah say about the novel?

D Doris purchased it for her

11. M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic [filɑ:ˈmɔnik]交响乐团is supposed to be excellent and with our student discoun [ˈdiskaunt]数目, 折扣t the tickets will be really cheap.

   W: Uh -- uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse钱包.

   Q: What does the woman imply? 暗示, 暗指

C She won’t be able to get the student discount

12. M: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.

   W: Oh, dear. I need a textbook教科书, 课本for my eight o'clock class today.

   Q: What does the woman mean?

A She won’t be able to get the book before class

13. M: The storm暴风雨[雪] last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs.

   W: no wonder不足为奇.

   Q: What is the woman reaction to the man says?

C She isn’t surprised

14. M: You've certainly无疑地; 确定地；肯定地been reading that one page for a long time now.

   W: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.

   Q: What does the woman imply暗示?

C she needs to read the page carefully

15. W: Another thing we need to do is show the new students around town. You know, show them all the sights视野；风景of the area.

   M: I don't see why we need to do that ourselves. I understand the visitors' center offers a wonderful bus tour旅行, 观光

   Q:  What does the man suggest they do?

B Send the new students on a bus tour of city

PART B

Passage I:

     People in the US get a two-week paid有报酬的;领取报酬的vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain抱怨, 诉苦; 投诉that two weeks is not enough especially when they hear about the longer holidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call Bank Holiday) and many of these fall on落到, 轮到a Monday giving people a long weekend.

      What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon峡谷 or Yellowstone or other national parks or forests. Young people may go walking or camping 宿营, 露营in the mountains. Many people have small trailers拖车, 挂车 in which to travel, or if they are in a car, they may stay at motels汽车旅馆 on the journey旅行; 行程;. Disneyland and Disney world are also popular and people can go skiing in the Rocky洛矶Mountains of Colorado科罗拉多州, Wyoming怀俄明州and Montana蒙大纳(美国州名).  Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts技巧；技能；技艺. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic历史上著名（或重要）的interest.

         In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Backpool, Scarborough斯卡波罗and Bournemouth伯恩茅斯, where there is plenty充裕, 大量, 富庶to do even when it rains. People also like to go to the country, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake湖泊District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Ibiza伊比沙岛are popular as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps阿尔卑斯山.

1. How long a paid vacation can Americans enjoy every year?

A Two weeks

2. How many days are there about public holidays for Europeans in a year?

C Eight days

3.  Where do Americans usually go for fun in the sun?

D Florida

4. Where do Americans usually spend their holidays for culture?

C Europe

5. British people usually go to Spain for holidays. What for?

B For skiing

Passage II:

Every country in the world celebrates New Year but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1. This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Roman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar [ˈlju:nə] 月的, 月球的;按阴历的calendar[ˈkælində] 日历, 月历. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashana犹太新年, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.

     In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil邪恶的, 坏的，恶毒的spirits神灵, 幽灵 from home. Today ,many people do it with fire-works. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums 鼓, 鼓状物 and bamboo竹, 竹竿sticks棍, 棒. Young people in Denmark丹麦 throw broken pieces of jars罐子, 广口瓶 or pots against the sides of friends' houses.

       In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve前日, 前夕to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring环状物, 圆圈bells钟, 铃, 电铃, blow吹horns[hɔ:n]号, 号角, blow whistle哨子, 汽笛songs, and kiss each other.

       In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church services, which is followed by paying calls on friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.

New Year's Day is more joyful快乐的, 高兴的than Christmas圣诞节in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gifts-giving, parties, and visits.

1. Who changed the date of the New Year from March 1 to January 17

A Roman ruler

2. When does the Jewish New Year begin?

D At the end of summer

3. Why did people make noise in ancient times when they celebrated the New Year?

D To drive a way evil spirits from their home

4. According to the speaker, how do the children in Denmark celebrate the New Year?

A They throw broken piece of jars or pots against the sides of friends’ houses

5. In which country do children receive gifts of money on New Year's Day?

B Italy

important festival of the year in France.

Lesson 3 Economy

1. W: The report says all departments are making a profit except the Asian department.

M: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he will be removed from that office.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

A.Mr.Smith will be replaced if he makes another mistake.

2. W: During the last thunderstorm, I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.

M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.

Q: What can we conclude from this conversation?

A.The roof of the woman’s house needs to be repaired.

3. W: How did you do on the math exam, John?

M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

B.John did better than he thought he was able to.

4. M: I wonder what makes Mother so upset these days?

W: Father is canceling his vacation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year, but the company is again asking father to postpone his vacation.

Q: Why is their mother unhappy?

A.Their father is unable to keep his promise.

5. W: Friday's speaker is supposed to be wonderful. Are you attending the seminar that day?

M: Yes, but I haven't been able to get a ticket yet. Since the lecture is open to the public, I imagine the tickets may have already been sold out.

Q: Why is the man afraid he won't be able to attend the seminar?

D.He thinks that there might not be an more tickets available.

6. M: Could you lend me your biology notes?

W: Do you think you'll be able to make out my handwriting?

Q: What does the woman imply about the notes? C.They might be hard to read.

7. W: Did you pick up my books from Ron's house?

M: Sorry. It slipped my mind.

Q: What does the man mean?

B.He forgot to get the books.

8. W: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?

M: To the movies? Tonight is the biggest concert of the year.

Q: What does the man likely to do at that night?

A.He is likely to go to the concert.

9. M: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test! YOU!

W: ALL RIGHT!!!

Q: What does the woman feel on hear what the man says?

D.She is very pleased.

10. W: We are having a party at our house on the weekend of the 30th. Would you like to join us?

M: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I'll need to check my calendar first.

Q: What does the man imply?

B.He may already have plans.

11. M: I've been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wonder if it's worth it.

W: Oh, don't give up now. It always seems hard when you are just starting out.

Q: What does the man do according to the woman’s advice?

D.Continue his exercise program.

12. M: I'm going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?

W: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.

Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s offer?

C.She has been to the market.

13. M: I don't understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.

W: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

A.See his professor about the paper.

14. M: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.

W: It is had. But the highway will reopen tomorrow, then we won't have all those cars passing by any more.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D.The traffic won’t detour after the following day.

15. W: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn't have any free time.

M: Yeah. She just got a new job.

Q: What does the man mean?

D.His mother’s new job keeps her busy.

Passage I:

Established on January 1, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs（关税） and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:

1. reducing tariffs;

2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas（定量）;

3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;

4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers''.

With China's successful entry into WTO in Nov 2001, it currently has 135 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 others are negotiating membership. The WTO's top-level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once every two years. Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO's agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule-book.

Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.

Critics say the WTO credits agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The west may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world market while keeping its own barriers intact.

1.When was the World Trade Organization established? B.On January 1,1995.

2. What is the aim of establishing the WTO?

D.To promote a free-market international trade system.

3. According to the passage, how many member countries does the WTO currently have?

A.134.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

C.The WTO’s top level decision-making body meets at least once each year.

5. What does the WTO do if a trade barrier is found to be unfair in a certain country?

A.The WTO authorizes the imposition of trade sanctions on the country.

1.GATT, 2.over 90%, 3.the ministerial conference, 4.conserve natural resources, protect health, 5.in favor of rich countries.

Passage II

World financial circles affirm that this year has witnessed the most forceful economic growth over the past 13 years. The growth rate is expected to reach 4.7 percent, much higher than the 2.5 percent in 1998 and the 3.3 percent in 1999. The average economic growth rate of developed countries may reach 4.2 percent this year. The US economy continues to lead the tide of the world economic growth, with its economic growth rate getting close to 5.2 percent. The European economic situation is also better than that in previous years, and the average growth rate of the 11 countries in the Euro zone is to reach 3.5 percent. The Japanese economy has freed itself from a slump, and its growth rate this year may reach 1.9 percent, higher than the average growth rate in the past 10 years.

The average economic growth rate of the developing countries this year can reach 5.6 percent. The economic development in the Asian developing regions has attracted people's attention. Their growth rate this year may reach 7.1 percent. The Russian economy has had an unexpected, strong recovery from the 1998 crisis, with the growth rate possibly reaching 6 percent.

Among the many factors that have boosted world economic growth, the growing information technological industry is playing an increasingly outstanding role. The information technological industry is becoming a leading industry in the national economy and a new economic growth point. According to experts' estimate, file current contribution rate of the information technological industry to the world economic growth is 18.2 percent. Its ratio in the growth of the US economy is even higher, standing at one-third. The information technological industry is currently the world, economic sector experiencing rapid development and is creating ever-more wealth, The integration of the traditional economy and the web economy has become the present development trend of the world economy.

1.They affirm that the year 2000 has witnessed the most forceful economic growth over the past 13 years.

2.The Russian economy. 3.18.2%.

4.The information technological industry.

5.The present development trend of the world economy is the integration of the traditional economy and the web economy.

1) 4.2%, 2) 5.2%, 3) 3.5%, 4) 1.9%, 5) 5.6%, 6) 7.1%, 7) 6%

Passage III:

President Jiang Zemin said on November 16, 2000 that in the development of a "New Economy", it is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology. He made this address at the eighth informal meeting of leaders of the APEC forum. He explained that the "New Economy" refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries. The advancement of technology, led by IT and biotechnology industries, is giving rise to a new industrial revolution, Jiang said.

Developing countries are faced with the difficult task of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries, Jiang noted, adding that continued expansion of the 'digital divide" has widened the wealth gap between North and South and may trigger new imbalances in the world economy.

"Against the background of accelerated economic globalization and the dynamic progress of science and technology, we must facilitate cooperation between developed and developing countries on exchanges of human resources, technology and infrastructure, and we must help countries develop independently to narrow the North-South gap.

"Today, the development, application and impact of science and technology far transcends national boundaries. For example, every major breakthrough made in the human genome project is a crystallization of cooperation between scientists from a number of countries. Only when applied in a global context can the achievements of science and technology benefit people", Jiang said. He also noted that economic globalization should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.

The protection of intellectual property rights should be guided by market rules in such away that the rules will be helpful to the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, so that all countries may benefit, he added.

1.On November 16, 2000.

2.It is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology.

3.It refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries.

4.They are faced with the task of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries.

5.It should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.

1.the eighth informal meeting of leaders

2.bio-technology industries, a new industrial revolution

3.has widened the wealth gap, North and South, new imbalances in the world economy

4.developed and developing countries, human resources, technology

5.intellectual property rights, the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, all countries may benefit.

PART C

1) opportunity, 2) distinguished guests, 3) his family, 4) Washington, 5) campaign, 6) the very best, 7) differences, 8) involvement, 9) first lady, 10) vice president, 11) cooperation, 12)politics, 13) values, 14) Democrats, 15) unity, 16) foundation, 17) details, 18) consensus, 19) common ground, 20) one nation

 Lesson 4  Education

PART A

 1. W: I am amazed使大为吃惊, 使惊奇 you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gotten rid of it years ago.

   M: It runs well. And I've actually grown quite (attached to) (使)贴〔系, 粘〕在…上it.

   Q: What does the man mean?

D He is satisfied with it

 2. W: Tom has tried so hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But it's two years later, and he still hasn't.

     M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now.

     Q: What does the man mean?

C Tom should consider quitting the track team

 3. M: Don't you just love the hot mid-day sun?

   W: I sure do, Unfortunately, it doesn't like my skin.

Q:  What does the woman mean?

D Her skin is sensitive to the sun

4. W: I'm not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.

   M: Me, either. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day.

   Q:  What can be inferred about the speakers?

B They won’t go swimming in the lake that day

5. M: That sweater毛衣，线衣is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday?

   W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class.

   Q:  What does the woman imply?

B The man saw Jane wearing the sweater

6. M: You know my car hasn't been the same since I had bumped撞倒; 冲撞 into that telephone toll.

   W: You'd better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.

Q:  What does the woman mean?

D The man should get his car checked

7. M: I notice that you don't buy your lunch in the cafeteria [ˌkæfiˈtiəriə]自助餐厅或食堂any more.

    W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own.

Q: Why doesn't the woman buy food in the cafeteria?

C She thinks the cafeteria is too expensive

8. M: If I don't find my wallet钱夹, 皮夹pretty漂亮的, 可爱的, 精致的 soon, I'm going to have to report it stolen.  

  W: Hold on. Before you call campus (大学)校园security保卫部门；保安部门office, have you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere?

     Q:  What does the woman suggest the man do?

A Keep looking for his wallet

 9. W: I've been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signa信号, 暗号l.

W: Well, if you don't get him soon we'll just have to go to the movies without him.

     Q: Why are the women trying to call David?

C To invite him to go to a film

10. M: Are you ready to go jogging慢走; 慢跑?

     W: Almost. I have to warm up (使)作准备活动first.

     Q:  What does the woman mean?

A She wants to exercise before she runs

 11. M: You did an excellent job on that presentation报告.

     W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.

     Q: What does the woman mean?

D She worked hard on her presentation

12. M: Got the time?

     W: It's a little after ten.

     Q:  What does the woman mean?

A It’s just past ten o’clock

13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?

    M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter.

     Q: What does the man mean?

B He won’t do as the women asks

14. W: My cousin堂[表]兄弟[姊妹] Bob is getting married in California and I can't decide whether to go.

    M: It's a long trip but I think you will have a good time.

     Q: What does the man imply?

B The woman should go to California to attend the wedding

15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf [skɑ:f]围巾; 披肩; 领巾will be perfect with my blue jacket.

     M: Made a good choice, did I?

     Q: What does the man mean?

C He thinks he selected a nice scarf

PART B  Passage I:

     More than one million students from all over the world have once studied in the United States since 1945. In a recent single year, there were more than 150 thousand foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the educational system of the United States.

Three developments in the United States higher education that the students are benefiting from today started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of the technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering, architecture, law and medicine flourished. The second was the provision for graduate study, such as what had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field, but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of co-education in all the new state universities outside the South as well as in many private institutions: These

developments, the growth of the technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women began over a century ago, well over thirteen decades since the end of the Civil War.

Exercises with Key

1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

B Post-Civil War developments in higher education in the USA

2. How many major educational changes does the speaker discuss?

B Three

3. How many foreign students have studied in the United States since 19457

C Over one million

4. Which university took the lead in providing graduate study for the students?

D Harvard and John Hopkins University

  5. What can you infer about the education for women in the United States before the Civil War?

D It was not highly developed.

in France and Germany than in the United States.

Passage III:

     Canada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen. Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had and continues to have a profound effect on the educational system. Since I985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and French-language schools from kinder-garden through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate Roman Catholic schools. Quebec province maintains a dual school system -- Protestant and Catholic, each with its own school board.

     Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms. Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-year

general degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula and the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.

     The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.

1. According to the passage, what do the compulsory education laws require in Canada?

B Students have to attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen.

 2. Which province in Canada maintains a dual school system?

C Quebec

 3. What institutions offer four-year honors degree?

A Traditional universities

 4. What are all the traditional universities concerned about?

B The relationship between their curricula , the economy and society

 5. What can you infer from the passage?

D Education in Canada is unique because of its bilingual and bicultural heritage

Lesson 5 Life on Campus

PART A

1.M: I think I'll add that information to my paper.

W: You really should cheek it out in your reference book.

Q: What does the woman imply?

C .the information may be inaccurate

2. W: Do you know when Thomas was born?

M: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates.

Q: What does the man mean?

A. he has trouble remembering when things happen

3. M: The forecast预测 is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?

W: Hardly. I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket.

Q: What does the woman imply?

D. she needs a warm jacket

4. M: How long has it been since you saw Becky?

W: I bumped into her at the market just last week.

Q: What does the woman mean?

B. she saw Becky recently

5. M: Pam says she likes art museums.

W: But she doesn't often visit them, does she?

Q: What does the woman imply about Pam?

B. she isn't really interested in art museums 6. M: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.

W: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerves sometimes.

Q: Why was the woman late for the meeting?

C. her roommate forgot to give her the message

7. M: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical of me.

W: Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?

Q: What does the woman mean?

C .the man is too sensitive

8. W: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?

M: I'm going to a concert tomorrow, I wish I could be in two places at once.

Q: What does the man mean?

D. he regrets that he can't go to the party 9. W: There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening.

M: I have worked really hard all day long. Won't it be there for a while?

Q: What doesn’t the man want to go to the TV show?

B he feel a little tired

10. M; Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss.

W: He's not going to last long with that attitude.

Q: What do you learn about Bill?

D. Bill’s behavior could cause him to lose his job

11. M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?

W: No. I got my roommate to do it.

Q: What happened to the letter?

A. the woman's roommate went to get it

12. W: Debra says she is going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.

M: Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep, so she'll feel fresh in the morning?

Q: Looking be Debra’s exam according to the man?

C. being well rested will help Debra in the exam

13. M: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.

W: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.

Q: What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew?

A. he's grow very quickly

14. W: That's a nice computer you have.

M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.

Q: What does the man imply?

D. he doesn't know how to operate the computer

15. W: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely get to sleep before midnight.

M: Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitory

PART B

Passage 1: Homing Options in the United States Finding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in the United States for international students. Depending on your situation, whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration（持续的时间） of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus（校园）. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don't have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible in living with others.

The advantages for living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real-world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms. It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families.

However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste some time in transit to and from classes. Exercises with Key

1. Whom does the speaker address?

C. international students 国际学生

2. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

d. the advantages and disadvantages of living on and off campus

3. Which place would an international student most likely choose if be wants to have easy access to campus facilities?

A .a residence hall 学生宿舍

4. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of living on campus?

B. having much privacy

5. What is the disadvantage of living off campus?

D. wasting time in transportation

Passage II Living on Campus

All students are require to live in the Residence Hall which provide students with good opportunities to make friends, meet each other and enjoy wonderful campus life. The student residence hall is situated on the campus within a short walking distance from the library, study rooms, computer science center and recreational facilities. Students will also have convenient access to the sea and other places of interests in the area. They will have a quite different life while walking along the soft beach, visiting places off-campus and looking for fun.

At present, about 60 rooms are available and each accommodates three students. All rooms are fully furnished with bookshelves, cupboards, desks, one telephone, one TV and modem outlets. A shared washroom and bathroom are provided on each floor, and both have considerable facilities. There is a laundry（洗衣房）with several washing machines on the first floor. Bedding is provided and each week a clean linen change will be arranged.

A group of well-trained staff are responsible to see that all public areas are clean at all times. Security guards arc always on watch on the first floor to answer questions and complaints and guarantee the safety of every resident.

The Dining Hall is on the second floor of the building. Both students and the college faculty are encouraged to have meals in the College Dining Hall. Breakfast, lunch and supper are all offered and a great variety of nutritious' and healthy Chinese foods are also available.

A small cafe is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m. on the third floor. Here you can find a very romantic and elegant place for sampling western food, drinking coffee or other beverages and talking to friends. Both food and service are standard.

1. Which of the following statements about the Residence Hall is NOT true?

B. the residence hall is very far from the sea

2. What is NOT included in the rooms of the Residence Hall?

D .a computer

3. On which floor is the laundry?

A. on the first floor

4. According to the passage, who is responsible for the cleaning work?

D. a group of well-trained staff 训练有素的员工

5. Which of the following statements about Dining Hall is NOT true?

B. students are required to have meals in the Dining Hall 食堂

Lesson 6 Animal

1. W: Why don't we go to see a movie tonight? A good comedy might cheer you up.

M: I would. But the reason that I've been so down is all this work I have to do.

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

A. he doesn't have time to go to a movie

2. W: Did you read the editorial 社论in the paper about the mayor's 市长speech?

M: I sure did. But I think they twisted 扭曲the meaning of what he said.

Q: What does the man say of the editorial?

C. it didn't accurately 准确represent the mayor's speech

3. M: I just have to type this last page and then I'm through.

W: By then I'll be done too.

Q: What does the woman mean?

4. W: I wonder where the books I ordered are. I expected to receive the package several days ago.

M: Maybe you'd better check it with the company. They could be temporarily out of stock.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

5. M: This report is due tomorrow. Would you be able to work on it with me tonight?

W: Unfortunately I have another commitment.

Q: What does the woman imply?

6. M: What a wonderful performance! The marching band has never sounded better.

W: Thanks. I guess all those hours of practice are finally paying off.

Q:What does the woman think of the band?

7. M: Have you heard that Professor Jones is retiring?

W: Yes. The faculty won't find anyone to fill her shoes.

Q: What does the woman imply about Professor Jones?

8. W: Would you please tell me where I can find a CD by the Beatles?

M: Sure. It will be over there with all the CD's and rock section. They are arranged alphabetically by group.

Q:In what kind of store does the conversation take place?

9. W: On my way up to your office, I found this briefcase（公文包） in the elevator. What do you think I should do?

M: Take it to the receptionist. The lost-and-found box is there.

Q:What does the man suggest the woman do?

10. M: What a morning! My train usually takes 45 minutes, but today it took me over an hour to get to campus.

M: I saw signs in the station that construction would be going on for the next 3 months.

Q:What can be inferred in the conversation?

11. M: I hear your older sister is on the Olympic team and on the honor's list. She must be quite a person.

M: She sure is. I've always looked up to her.

Q: What about the man say about the sister?

12. M: Joe took a taxi home alone 10 minutes ago.

W: I wonder why he didn't wait for me to go with him.

Q: What does the woman think about what Joe did?

13. M: Hi. I see you are walking. Where is your bicycle today?

W: Oh, I bent（弯） the wheel yesterday. So I had to take it to the shop.

Q: What has happen to the woman’s bicycle?

14. W: I didn’t think we should have told Tom about the surprise party for Lucy.

M: It’s all right. He promised not to tell her.

Q: What does the man mean?

15. W: I didn’t come yesterday because I had a temperature. Could you tell me your requirements for my term paper?

M: The theme of your paper can be about business management or tourism industry in China and the length of your paper should be no less than 15 pages

Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?

PART B the sound of birds

The sound of birds can be divided into three types including singing, crying and voice imitating（模仿）. Singing is normally a continuous multi-syllable melody uttered by the birds and controlled by sex hormones. Some sorts of singing are quite melodious and pleasant. During the breeding cycle（繁殖周期）, the changing and pleasant cries of male birds are typical songs. Singing is an important way for a bird to defend its territory（领地）, to pronounce it has occupied a place and to warn other birds not to enter the area. The singing variety of birds’ songs are different and more complicated（复杂） than their common cries, which mainly happen in the breeding cycle in spring and summer. Cries are not controlled by sex hormones and can be uttered by both male and female birds. Usually bird cries are short and simple. But they can mean a lot. They are used to communicate with one another and to warn one another about dangers. The cries of birds can express calling, warning, surprise and threat（威胁）. Sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish（区分） crying from singing. Generally speaking, cries are not affected by the change of seasons and can be made by all birds. Crying is an important way for birds to communicate with one another. Voice imitating birds imitate the crying or voice of other birds. The biological cause of voice imitating is not clear even now and it is highly probable that it will take a long time for people to discover the mystery.

1. According to the passage what is the main types of the sound of birds?

2. Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the singing of birds?

3. In the passage which is NOT mentioned the function of birds singing?

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

5.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

Passage II: Fun Facts about Giant Pandas

High in dense（密集的） bamboo forests in the misty（多雾的）, rainy mountains of southwestern China lives one of the world's rarest mammals: The giant panda, also called the panda. Only about 1,000 of these black-and-white relatives of bears survive in the wild. Pandas eat almost nothing but bamboo shoots and leaves. Occasionally they eat other plants, fish, or small animals, but bamboo accounts for 99 percent of their diets. Pandas eat fast, they eat a lot, and they spend about 12 hours a day doing it. The reason is very simple. They digest only about a fifth of what they eat. Moreover, bamboo is not very nutritious. The shoots and leaves are the most valuable parts of the plants, so that's what a well-fed panda concentrates on eating. To stay healthy, they have to eat a lot -- up to 15 percent of their body weight within 12 hours -- so they eat fast. There are many species of bamboo. Only a few of these grow at the high altitudes where pandas live today. A panda should have at least two. bamboo species where it lives, or it will starve. Giant pandas used to be able to move quite easily from one mountaintop to another in search of food. Nowadays the valleys are mostly inhabited by people. Pandas are shy; they are afraid to go into areas where people live. This confines pandas to very limited areas. As people continue to farm, cut trees, and develop land higher and higher up the mountain slopes, the pandas' habitat continues to become smaller. And sometimes, when all the bamboo in their area dies off naturally, pandas starve because they're unable to move to new areas where other bamboo species thrive. Conservation organizations and Chinese government officials and scientists are continuing to work toward solving the pandas' isolation problems. Maintaining "bamboo corridors" -- strips of peaceful Rand through which pandas can travel from mountain to mountain freely -- are one of the many ideas that may help save the giant panda.

1. How many pandas are still living in the wild?

A. about 1000

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. pandas eat slowly but a lot

3. Which of the following is the reason that pandas get starved?

A. only a few species 种类of bamboo can grow in their habitat栖息地

4. How much does a panda eat per day?

B.15% of their body weigh

5. Which of the following has caused the shrinking 萎缩of pandas' habitat栖息地?

D. all of above

Lesson 7 Health

1. M: I thought the librarian said we could check out as many books as we need with our library card.

W: That's right, but not those reference 参考书books.

Q: What one of the following rules can be effective ?

B. reference books are not allowed to be checked out签出

2. M: I'm really exhausted疲惫, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at eleven.

W: If I were you, I would skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting.

Q: What does the woman advise?

D. the man should give up watching the movie

3.M: I ran into偶遇 our friend Mark yesterday on the street and he said he hadn't heard from you for a month.

W: Yes, I know. But I've been too busy to phone him.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

C. the man met a friend by chance 偶然

4. M: Mary is in charge of负责 the art and music section 版and Carol's the sports page. What about you?

W: I'm responsible for the editorials（社论，编辑）.

Q: Where does the woman work?

C. at a newspaper office

5. M: I don't know whether to ask Joe or Carol to draw the posters海报.

W: What difference does it make? They are both excellent优秀 artists.

Q: What does the woman imply about Joe and Carol?

A. they are equally competent 胜任for the job

6. M: I wish I didn't have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package.

W: Well, if you call them in the morning, they'll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

C. ask to have the package delivered送来 to his home

7.M: Hey, George, I can't get to sleep with the light so near my bed. Can't you study someplace else?

M: Sorry, there's a party going on down in the lounge休息室,but I’ll try to the dining room.

Q: What will George probably do?

B. try to find another place to study

8. M: Hey, that's a great sweater you're wearing. It looks really warm.

W: Yeah, but I wish I bought a coat like you did. It's really cold today.

Q: What does the woman think of her sweater?

C. her sweater is not warm enough

9. M: Tom's house is a mess. Doesn't he ever clean it?

W: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.

Q: What does the woman imply about Tom?

D. he's too busy to clean the house

10. M: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun to hike up into those mountains again.

W: Well, there may not be time for that. The thing is I haven't seen my sister and her kids for 3 years.

Q: What does the woman plan to do?

B. visit her relatives.

11. W: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.

M: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning, and he didn't say anything. So, he must have asked somebody else.

Q: What does the man imply?

D. Fred probably borrowed someone else's sleeping bag.

12. M: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?

W: Your guess is as good as mine. I'm new around here.

Q: What does the relationship between the two speakers?

B. two new-comers.

13. W: You have heard Professor Johnson before, right? How would you describe his lectures?

M: Well, let me put it this way. I would never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee.

Q: What does the man imply?

C. professor Johnson's lectures were boring无聊

14. W: I've got two tickets to today's game. Do you want to come along?

M: It'll be on television. Besides, it's really too cold for me.

Q: What will the man probably do?

D. Watch the game at home

15. W: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy at this time of the day.

M: When you take the subway, you don't have to deal with traffic. I never drive anymore.

Q: What do you learn about the traffic?

C. taking public transportation saves time

Passage I: Art in Hospitals

The medical world is gradually realizing that the quality of the environment in hospitals may play a significant role in the process of recovery from illness. As part of a nationwide effort in Britain to bring art out of the galleries and into public places, some of the country's most talented artists have been called on to transform older hospitals and to “soften the hard edges of modern buildings". Of the 2,500 National Health Service hospitals in Britain, almost 100 now have significant collections of contemporary art in corridors, waiting areas and treatment rooms. All these owe a great deal to one artist, Peter Senior, who set up his studio at a Manchester hospital in northeastern England during the early 1970's. He felt the artist had lost his place in modern society, and a wider audience should enjoy that art.

A typical hospital waiting room might have as many as 5,000 visitors each week. What a better place to hold regular exhibitions of art! Senior held the first exhibition of his own paintings in the out-patient waiting area of the Manchester Royal Hospital in 1975. Believed to be Britain's first hospital artist, Senior was so much in demand that a team of six young art school graduates soon joined him.

The effect is striking. Now in the corridors and waiting rooms the visitor experiences a full view of fresh colors, playful images and restful courtyards. The quality of the environment may reduce the need for expensive drugs when a patient is recovering from an illness. A study has shown that patients who had a view onto a garden needed half the number of strong pain killers compared with patients who had no view at all or only a brick wall to look at.

1. What does the passage talk about? Theme/main idea

A. the importance of the quality of the environment in hospitals

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

B. the artists are helping hospitals to transform the environment because they enjoy the job very much

3. What is Peter Senior?

C. An artist

4. How many visitors would a typical hospital waiting room have each week?

B. 5000

5. According to the passage, what would happen to patients if the environment in hospitals is improved（改进）?

B. they would need less pain killers. 止痛药

Passage II: Medicine in Britain and America

In Britain there is a National Health Service (NHS) which is paid for by taxes and National Insurance, and in general people do not have to pay for medical treatment. Every person is registered with a doctor in his local area, known as general practitioner or GP. This means that his name is on the GP's list, and he may make an appointment with the doctor. People do sometimes have to pay part of the cost of drugs that the doctor prescribes. GPs are trained in general medicine but are not specialists in any particular fild. If a patient needs to see a specialist doctor, he must first go to his GP and then the GP will make an appointment for the patient to see a specialist at a hospital.

Although everyone in Britain can have free treatment under the National Health Service, it is also possible to have treatment done privately, for which one has to pay. Some people have private health insurance to help them pay for private treatment. Under the NHS, people who need to go to hospital may have to wait for a long time on a long waiting list for their treatment. If they pay for the treatment, they will probably get kit quickly. Unlike Britain, the US does not have a national health care service, The government does help pay for some medical care for people who are on low incomes and for the old, but for most people buy insurance to help pay for medical care. Some people cannot afford insurance but are not poor enough to get government help. The cost of medical insurance and the problems of those who can not afford it are an important political subject. When people are ill, they usually go first to a general practitioner or internist. Unlike in Britain, however, people sometimes go straight to a specialist, without seeing their general practitioner first. As in Britain, if a patient needs to see a specialist doctor, his general doctor will usually give him the name of one.

1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

B. in Britain, everyone goes to GP全科 to receive treatment接受治疗

2. What is the possible disadvantage of the NHS in Britain?

D. the patients may have to wait a long time before they can see a specialist专家.

3. Under the NHS in Britain, what should a patient do first if he wants to see a specialist?

A. See a GP first

4. What do you know about American health care services? 医疗保险服务

C. the cost of medical insurance is high to some people 医疗保险成本很高

5. In America, what does a person usually do when he is ill?

A. go to see a GP or an internist（内科医生）.

Lesson 8 Youth

PART A

1. M: My chemistry project is in trouble. My partner and I have totally different ideas about how to proceed.

W: You should try to meet each other halfway.

Q: What does the woman suggest?

2. M: What's the matter? You've been sitting there for ages just staring into space.

W: I told the Browning’s I'd send them a postcard. Now I don't know what to say.

Q: What is the woman doing?

3.M: I've noticed that you get letters from Canada from time to time（偶尔）. Would you mind saving the stamps for me? My sister collects them.

W: My roommates already asked for them.

Q: What will the woman probably do?

4. M: Next, shouldn't we get a telephone installed in the hall?

W: Fixing the shower pipe is far more important.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

5. M: I hope I won't oversleep. I've simply got to catch the first flight to New York.

W: If I were you, I'd request a wake-up call from the hotel reception.

Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?

6. W: You know some TV channels have been rerunning a lot of comedies from the sixties. What do you think of those old shows?

M: So-so, but the new ones aren't so great either.

Q: What is the man’s opinion on the new TV comedies?

7. M: I heard that Park Electronics is going to be holding interviews on campus next week.

W: Yeah. What day? I'd like to talk to them and drop off my resume.

Q: What does the woman want to do?

8. M: I knew Laurie played the piano, but I didn't know she played the guitar.

W: Neither did I. It seems she just picked it up on her own over this summer.

Q: What does the woman mean?

9. M: It's so mild today, wanna go for a bike ride after your last class?

W: When is the latest we could start? My last class is a chem. lab and it often runs late.

Q: What is likely to happen to the woman?

10. W: Aren't you leaving tomorrow on vacation, all packed and ready to go?

M: Not quite. I still have to stop by the drugstore and get my allergy prescription refilled.

Q: What does the man have to do for the vacation?

11. W: The floor is awfully wet. What happened?

M: No sooner had I gotten into the shower than the phone rang.

Q: What was the man doing when the phone rang?

12. M: Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing?

W: No. I got Susan to do it.

Q: What happened to the roll of film?

13. M: Could you please tell me where to find running shoes?

W: Yeah. They are on the second floor in sporting goods.

Q: Where was this conversation probably taking place?

14. M: That leaky faucet（漏水的龙头）is starting to get to me.

W: What should we do about it?

Q: What does the woman want to know?

15. M: Hello. I'd like two seats for the evening show.

W: Sorry, but the performance is already sold out. Would you be interested in something later this week?

Q: What does the woman imply?

PART B

Passage I: Youth in the US

Young people in the United States have a wide variety of interests apart from their school work. As children, both boys and girls play many of the same games. They swim, play baseball and basketball, go boating and camping, and have fun in many kinds of sports and outdoor activities.

Many youth organizations give young people a chance to develop and broaden their interests, and to gain experience in working with others. Among these groups are the Boy Scouts, which serves more than four million boys, the Girl Scouts, with nearly three million girls, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, with over one million participants. These and other groups are guided by adults who volunteer their services. Civic, cultural and religious groups also sponsor special programs for young people.

In farm areas, boys and girls learn to work together in agriculture, homemaking and citizenship activities. They compete for prizes in raising farm animals and growing crops.

Secondary schools offer students a wide variety of activities to develop talents and skills. There are clubs for photography, music, theater, art, stamp collecting, natural science and debating. Often schools have orchestras, bands and singing groups as well as a variety of competitive sports for both boys and girls.

Most schools and colleges have some form of student government with elections to choose class representatives. These elected officers speak for their fellow students at student council meeting with teachers and school officials. They also organize social activities and take part in such community projects as fund raising for charity.

Many young people hold part-time jobs after school hours. Thousands earn money by delivering newspapers or helping look after young children in private homes. Later, when they go to college, many youths continue to work part-time at a variety of jobs to help pay their expenses.

For several weeks during the summer vacation, about five million school-age children go to camps where they get plenty of recreational activities and learn various skills. There are more than 10,000 camps operated by private citizens and organizations. College students often work as counselors at these camps.

1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as children's sports and outdoor activities?

2. Which of the following youth organizations has the biggest membership?

3. What activity is NOT conducted by boys and girls in farm areas?

4. How do secondary schools help students develop their talents and skills?

5. How do school-age child earn money according to the passage?

ii.

1. ( ) American boys play different games than girls.

2. ( ) Many youth organizations have been set up to help young people develop and broaden their interests.

3. ( ) Student representatives are elected to speak for their fellow students and organize social activities.

4. ( ) School-age children usually do not hold part-time jobs.

5. ( ) Millions of college students go to summer camps for recreational activities and to learn skills.

Passage II: Professional Advice for Young People

Most worthwhile careers require some kind of special training. Ideally, therefore, the choice of an occupation should be made even before the choice of a curriculum in high school. Actually, however, most people make several job choices during their working lives, partly because of economic and industrial changes and partly to improve their positions. The "one perfect job" does not exist. Young people should therefore enter into a broad flexible training program that will fit them for a field of work rather than for a single job.

Unfortunately many young people, knowing little about the job market or themselves for that matter, choose their lifework on a hit-or-miss basis. Some drift from job to job. Others stick to work which they neither like nor suit.

One common mistake is choosing an occupation for its real or imagined prestige. Too many high-school students -- or their parents -- choose the professional field, disregarding both the relatively small proportion of workers in the profession and the extremely high educational and personal requirements. The imagined or real prestige of a profession or a "white-collar" job is not a good reason for choosing it as a life's work. Moreover, these occupations are not always well paid. Since a large proportion of jobs are in mechanical and manual work, the majority of young people should give serious consideration to these fields.

Before making an occupational choice, a person should have a general idea of what he wants out of life and how hard he is willing to work to get it. Some people desire social prestige, others intellectual satisfaction. Some want security, others are willing to take risks for financial gain. Each occupational choice has its demands as well as its rewards.

1. Why should one choose an occupation before choosing the curriculum in high school?

2. Why do some people change their jobs during their working lives?

3. What kind of people can choose their lifework well?

4. According to the author, what kind of jobs should most young people consider?

5. What's the main idea of the passage?

ii.

1. a broad flexible training program; a field of work; a single job.

2. drift from job to job; stick to work; neither like nor suit.

3. real or imagined; professional field; the relatively small proportion

4. social prestige; intellectual satisfaction; security; take risks for financial gain; demands; rewards.

PART D

1) influential; 2) independence; 3) measurement; 4) inspired; 5) achievement; 6) millionaires; 7) lifetime; 8) are willing to; 9) sympathy; 10) spiritual; 11) estates; 12) enduring; 13) positive; 14) freedom; 15) capacity; 16) blessing; 17)open; 18)self-discipline; 19)security; 20)benefit

Lesson 9  Foods

PART A

1. W: That famous violinist star "Professor" I was talking about is going to be the soloist in next week's concert.

   M: Great! I don't want to miss it. Where can we get tickets?

   Q: What will the speakers probably do?

B Go to the concert

2. W: I think I'll take my mother to that French restaurant on the Main Street for her birthday.

   M: I hope it's not any time soon. They're usually booked up weeks in advance.

   Q: What does the man mean?

C The woman should find out if she can reserve a table

3. M: You know, I have been watering my plants regularly, but they are still not doing well in my new dorm-room.

   W: Maybe instead of keeping them in the corner, you should put them directly in front of the window.

   Q: How can the plants do well according to the woman?   

A The plants may need more light  

4. W: I've got a headache. Sick in bed, I've read most of those magazines twice.

   M: Well, if it'll help, I'll run to the store and get you some new ones.

   Q: What will the man probably do?

D Buy the woman some magazines

5. M: Is there a candy machine in the building?

  W: Aha, it's down the hall on your left, but it has an "out-of-order" sign on it.

  Q: What information can you get about the machine?

C The machine isn’t work right now

6. W: That's a pretty thick book. Are you sure Erica would want to plough through that?

   M: Are you kidding? She will be through it in two days.

   Q: What does the man imply about Erica?

C She is a fast reader

7.M: Could I look at your bus-schedule? I don't want to drive to work tomorrow because it's snowing.

  W: You'll be better off calling the terminal. It's been a long time since I've used my schedule, and I'm sure it's out of date.

   Q: Why does the woman suggest the man call the terminal?

D The time on her bus schedule may no longer be correct

8. M: Come on, Sue. I know you have a new camera, but you just took a picture of a car.

  W: No, no. Look behind the car!

  Q: What does the woman mean?

D the car is in front of something interesting

9. W: I'm going to Chicago on business. And somebody said you were the right person to talk to about what I can do there for fun,

   M: You bet I am, I hope you've got at least a month,

   Q: What can be inferred from the man’s words?

B he can recommend many things to do

10. W: Hi, Henry. It's Bette from the apartment next door, I'm in school right now, And I realize I forgot my keys at home. Could you ask the building manager to put the extra set in my mailbox?

   M: I don't think that's secure enough. I can just drop by your class later.

  Q: What will the man probably do?

B give the woman her keys at her class

11.W: Professor Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I'm having trouble concentrating.

M: Yeah. I understand, but I don't control the thermostat. Tell you what. I'll ' talk to the janitor about it after class. In the meantime, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.

   Q: Which of the following choices is true according to the conversation?

C the man can’t address the problem right then

12. W: I've just found out the creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait another whole year to get in.

    M: Why don't you check back after the first week? Somebody might drop out.

   Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

A Find out if a place opens up in the course later

13. M: Do you have hot water in your dorm? We haven't had any for three days, and I hate cold showers.

   W: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gym's usually open, why don't you just go over there till they fix the problem?

   Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

C Take a shower at the gym

14. W: With a cold that bad, I think it's pretty foolish not to see a doctor.

   M: Don't worry. It'll pass in a few days.

   Q: What does the man mean?

D his cold will go away by itself

15. W: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?

   M: To tell you the truth, I've been tied up in committee meetings all week.

   Q: What can be inferred about the paper?

C. It hasn’t been graded 等级

PART B

Passage I: English Food

     English food has a bad name abroad. This is most probably because foreigners in England often have to eat in more common restaurants, where it is necessary to prepare food rapidly in large quantities. Of course the food isn't very delicious, though quite nourishing（滋养）. It is rather dull and not always attractively served. Moreover, the Englishman eating in a cheap or medium price restaurant is usually in a hurry-- at least at lunch and a meal eaten in a leisurely manner in pleasant surroundings is always far more enjoyable than a meal taken hurriedly in a business-like atmosphere. In general, it is possible to get an adequate（充足的） meal at a reasonable price; In fact, such a meal may be less expensive than similar food abroad. For those with more money, there are expensive restaurants for them to spend money in.

      In many countries breakfast is a snack（快餐） rather than a meal, but the traditional English breakfast is a full meal. Some people have porridge（粥） to begin with. If porridge is prepared from coarse oatmeal, it is a tasty, cheap, and nourishing dish, especially when eaten with milk or cream, and sugar or salt. Then comes a substantial（实质）, usually cooked, course such as eggs, sausages（香肠） and bacon. Afterwards comes toast（吐司面包）, and perhaps some fruit. Tea or coffee is drunk with the meal. Many English people now have a full breakfast only on Sunday morning.

      The traditional English meal is based on plain, simply-cooked food. British beef- steak（牛肉牛排） is the best and is accompanied（伴随着） by roast potatoes.

      English lamb（羔羊） chops（排骨）, best when grilled（烤）, make a very tasty dish, particularly when eaten with fresh spring peas（豌豆）, and new potatoes. English pork is good, but English veal（小牛肉） is sometimes disappointing.

      As for fish, Dover soles are a good dish. So are British trout（鳟鱼）and salmon（鲑鱼）. Unfortunately, they are not cheap!

      Apple pie is a favorite dessert（甜点）, and many types of English puddings are an excellent ending to a meal, especially in winter.

1. Which is NOT true about the food served in “more common restaurants”?

B．It’s not nourishing.不滋补

2. Why does English food have a bad name abroad?

D Because English food often prepared rapidly迅速 in large quantities where foreigners often eat.

3. What is NOT true about traditional English breakfast?

C When eaten with fish, coarse oatmeal porridge燕麦粥 is tasty and nourishing

4. Which of the following dishes is NOT so satisfactory sometimes?

A Veal 小牛肉

5. What is an excellent ending to an English meal, especially in winter?

D Puddings 布丁

Passage II: American Food

     What is "American food"? At first you might think the answer is as easy as pie. To many people, American food means hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken and pizza. If you have a "sweet tooth", you might even think of apple pie or chocolate chip cookies. It's true that Americans do eat those things. But are those the only kind of foods you can find in America?

     Except for Thanksgiving turkey, it's hard to find a typically "American" food. The United States is a land of immigrants. So Americans eat food from many different countries. When people moved to America, they brought their cooking styles with them. That's why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America. In some cases, Americans have adopted foods from other countries as favorites. Americans love Italian pizza, Mexican tacos and Chinese egg rolls. But the American version doesn't taste quite like the original!

     As with any large country, the US has several distinct regions. Each region boasts its own special type of food. Visit the South and enjoy country-style cooking. Journey through Louisiana for some spicy Cajun cuisine. Take a trip to New England and sample savory seafood dishes. Travel through the Midwest, "the breadbasket of the nation'', for delicious baked foods. Finish your food tour in the Pacific Northwest with some gourmet coffee.

     Americans living at a fast pace often just "grab a quick bite". Fast food restaurants offer people on the run everything from fried chicken to fried rice. Microwave dinners and instant foods make cooking at home a snap. Of course, one of the most common quick American meals is a sandwich.

     Americans on the go also tend to eat a lot of "junk food". Potato chips, candy bars, soft drinks and other goodies are popular treats. Many people eat too much of these unhealthy snacks. But others prefer more healthy eating habits. Some even go "all natural". They refuse to eat any food prepared with chemicals or additives.

American culture is a good illustration of the saying, "you are what you eat". Americans represent a wide range of backgrounds and ways of thinking. The variety of foods enjoyed in the US reflects the diversity of personal tastes. The food may be international or regional. Sometimes it's fast, and sometimes it's not so fast. It might be junk food, or maybe it's natural food. In any case, the style is all-American.

l. According to the passage, what does American food mean to many people?

B Hamburgers, hot dogs ,fried chicken and pizza

2. What is a typically "American" food?

C Thanksgiving turkey

3. In discussing regional style of cooking, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

D Egg rolls

4. According to the passage, which of following is a kind of "junk food"?

A Potato chips

5. According to the passage, why can a variety of food be found in American?

D America is a land of immigrants.移民

Lesson 10 Introducing Foreign Universities

Part A

1. M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?     

  W: Oh, please don't bother, I can get something later.

  Q: Why doesn't the woman accept the man's offer?

D She doesn’t want anything to eat at that moment

2. W: This is Mrs. Thatcher. My heater is not getting any power and the weatherman says the temperature is going to be well below zero tonight. Could you get someone to come over and fix it?

   M: This is the busiest time of the year, but I'11 speak to one of our men about going over sometime today.

   Q: Who did Mrs. Thatcher want to come over?

A An electrician

3. M:  Did you notice that after almost ten years in the United States, Mr. Lee still speaks English with such a strong accent?

   W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it's part of his identity.

   Q: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Lee?

A he doesn’t mind speaking English with an accent

4. M: I thought this shirt was a great deal, but I washed it once and it's shrunk so much that I can't wear it.

   W: Some bargain. You should ask for a refund.

   Q: What does the woman mean?

C the man should try to get his money back

5. W: I want to play tennis tomorrow but I didn't bring my racket with me this weekend. Do you have one I could borrow?

   M: I do, but it has a broken string.

   Q: What does the man imply?

C his racket is not usable

6. W:  We need a quiet place to study. My roommate's got company. Could we work over at your place?

   M: Yeah, no problem. But I have to warn you I haven't done much cleaning this week.

   Q: Where will they go to study?

C The man’s apartment

 7. M:  What do you think of the suit? With this new job, I've got to start dressing more professionally.

     W: Well, the style is fine. You might want to reconsider the choice of color.

     Q: What should the man do according to the woman?

C he should choose a proper color

 8. M: A bunch of（一群） us are getting together to go to the basketball game on Saturday afternoon. You want to come?

   W: Oh, I'd love to. But I have to work.

   Q: What will the woman probably do on Saturday?

C． go to work

 9. W: Tom, could I bother you for a moment? I need someone to return this book to the library for me.

   M: That's no bother at all. I'm on my way there now.

   Q: What will the man probably do next?

B． take the woman’s book with him

10. M: I have to give an oral presentation口头报告 in history class next week. I am really nervous about speaking in front of everyone.

    W: Try making a tape of yourself while you practice. That might help you feel more comfortable.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

B Record himself practicing the presentation

11. W: Pam asked me to tell you to call her. She said you have her biology notes.

    M: Oops, I was supposed to give those to her yesterday.

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

D he forgot to return the notes to Pam

12. W: Hello. This is Margaret Mathews. I am calling to make an appointment with Dr. Anderson for tomorrow morning.

    M: Well, I can give you the number of Dr. Anderson's new office. He is not at this office any more.

Q: What does the man imply?

B. He can’t schedule an appointment for the woman

13. M: You don't mind if we don't watch the soccer game, do you?

    W: You must be joking. My sister is one of the star players.

Q: What can be known about the woman?

B she wants to watch her sister play

14. M: I hear you are thinking about moving back into the dorm next semester.

    W: Who told you that? I'd never give up my apartment.

Q: What's the woman's recent plan?

C she doesn’t plan to move out of her apartment

15. W: Everything on this menu sounds delicious. What looks good to you?

    M: Um, maybe just the salad. I had a late lunch.

Q: What does the man imply?

A he isn’t very hungry right then

Part B Passage II Cambridge University

Cambridge University, is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. There are at present 28 colleges, of which one is for men students only and two for women only. The remaining 25 take both men and women.

Cambridge University provides opportunities for academic achievement(学术成就) which are probably unequalled(unparalled，无与伦比的，无双的). This is, above all, the place for students with inquiring minds（爱寻根究底的头脑） who want to extend their mastery of an academic discipline（学科）. The admission standard is high -- the great majority of entrants(新生) have at least AAB grades（mark,成绩，分数） at GCE A-level (or the equivalent)(3), but academic ability is the only quality(capability,才能，本领) they all share. Students at Cambridge come from a wide range of academic and social backgrounds. Whatever your background, you yourself have to make the decision to apply(2), and you, as an individual, will be considered for admission.

1．extend: To exert (oneself) vigorously or to full capacity:

充分发挥，尽力：精力充沛地发挥（自己的）能力或充分发挥自己的能力：

2.GCE A-level : Advanced Level, General Certificate of Education

普通教育高级水平证书考试

      At Cambridge, Open Days（接待日） are arranged to help you to experience the atmosphere and see the facilities in a college. Admissions and teaching staff will be there to answer any questions about academic matters, your qualifications(资格), life in a college and so on(4). This would be the moment to discuss your school courses, if they are in any way（在任何情况下） different from conventional（accustomed，traditional通常的，传统的）academic A-levels. If you cannot come to an Open Day, an informal visit to a college can often be arranged, by contacting the Admissions Office well beforehand.

 Open day，open days: an open day is a special occasion on which a school, university, or other institution is open for the public to visit.接待日（学校等接待公众参观的日子）。

Cambridge graduates traditionally go into a very wide range of occupations（profession, job）(5). Usually over a quarter will continue with some form of further study, either for a higher degree or for a vocational qualification(职业资格证书).

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

C Cambridge University is the place for student with discipline problems.纪律问题

2. Who has to make the decision if one wants to apply for admission to Cambridge University?

A the student himself or herself

3. What grades do the majority of entrants have ?

C At least AAB grades at GCE A-level or the equivalent

4. During the Open Days, which of the following is NOT likely to be discussed?

D The founding资金 of the university.

5. Traditionally, what do Cambridge students do when they graduate ?

C they go into a wide range of occupations

Lesson 11 Customs

Part A

1.M: Hello, this is Doctor Morita from the Emergency Department. I have a seventy-year old patient with a fractured ankle.

  W: OK, send him to Ward 3.

  Q: What are they talking about on the phone?

A the admission of a patient

2. W: John told me he had bought a second-hand car. Do you know how much he paid for it?

   M: Well, he said he had paid $800 for it. I think he got a real bargain（讨价还价）..

   Q: What does the man think of the price of the car?

C it’s cheap

3. M: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent优秀的.

   W: I've also read some negative负面 reviews.

   Q: What can be learned from the conversation?

A Opinions about the book are varied

4. W: I just made a jar of jam this morning and now I can't find it anywhere. Do you know what happened to it?

   M: Did you bear a crash? That was it. I'm just as clumsy 笨拙as ever.

   Q: What is the problem?

D the man broke the jar

5. W:  I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house, Mr. Miller. How long have you been working on it?

   M: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I have been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it.

   Q: What do we learn about Mr. Miller? 

B he likes to do repairs and make things himself

6. W: Professor Burns seems to think there's only one way to write a paper and that's her way.

   M: No kidding. She sure wasn't like that last semester.

   Q: What can be inferred about Professor Burns?

B she was more flexible last semester.灵活

7. W: Would you like to see these pants in another color?

   M: Actually, the grey is fine. But I prefer something in wool.

   Q: What will the man probably do next?

D look for pants made of a different material

8. M: Doctor, this cough medicine doesn't seem to be helping. Can you give me a different prescription?

   W: Let's give it another day or two and see how you are doing then.

   Q: What does the doctor imply?

D the man should continue using the medicine

9. M: I'm thinking about dropping my swimming class. I'm just not catching on.

    W: Stick with it. I did and I learned how to swim eventually.最终

Q: What can be inferred about the woman?

C it took her a long time to learn to swim.

10. M: I can't for the life of me (无论如何也) get that washing machine downstairs to work. Do you have any suggestion?

    W: Try washing just half of the normal load.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

A wash fewer clothes at that time

11. W: Shall we run around the park or go for a bike ride?

   M: It makes no difference to me. They are both good exercises.

   Q: What does the man say about the activities?

D it doesn’t matter which one they do

12. M: The Variety Theater finally went out of business,

   W: Well, that's no surprise. It was the worst one in town.

   Q: What does the woman mean?  

B she expected the theater to close down

13. W: It's a shame you didn't win your tennis match.

   M: I might have won if I'd listened to my coach.

   Q: Why didn't the man win the match?

C he didn’t follow his coach’s advice.

14. M: I ran out of coins while doing my laundry.

   W: That's too had.

   Q: What is the man's problem?

C the man couldn’t finish his laundry

15. M: Your apartment always looks so good, so spotless. Mine's such a mess.

    W: I've been at the lab all week. It's my roommate's doing.

Q: What does the woman imply?

A she didn’t clean the apartment

Part B

Passage I        Marriage Customs

     Despite the recent growth in the number of divorces, we in the West still tend to regard courtship and marriage as a romantic business. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy asks girl to marry him, girl accepts. Wedding, flowers, big celebration.

     But in other parts of the world things work differently. In India, for instance, arranged marriage（包办婚姻） is still very common. An intermediary（中介）, usually a married lady, learns that a young man wishes to get married and she undertakes to find him a suitable bride合适的新娘. The young couple meet for the first time on the day of the wedding.

     In Japan, too, arranged marriages still take place. But there things are organized in a different way. A girl wishes to find a husband, and the girl's mother, or aunt perhaps, approaches the mother of a suitable young man and the young couple are introduced. They get a chance to have a look at one another and if one of them says, "Oh, no, I could never marry him or her", they call the whole thing off. But if they like one another, then the wedding goes ahead.

      In parts of Africa, a man is allowed to have several wives. Now that sounds fine from the man's point of view, but in fact the man is taking on great responsibility. When he takes a new wife and buys her a nice present, he has to buy all his other wives presents of equal value and, although we are obviously speaking of a male-dominated society, the wives often become very close and so, if there is a disagreement in the family, the husband has three or four wives to argue with instead of just one.

      It is true that American women have sometimes found it exceedingly difficult to assume the role of the wife of an African living in Africa. However, various forms of arranged marriage have just as much chance of bringing happiness to the husband and wife as our Western system of choosing marriage partners.

1. What is implied in the passage?

A in the west, more people get divorced now than in previous years

2. Who would be the intermediary of a young couple in India?

C a married lady

3. In what way is the marriage custom of Japan similar to that of India?

D they exist arranged marriages.包办婚姻

4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

C in Africa a man may have great responsibility for his wives

5. What is not mentioned in the passage?

B Yong people choosing marriage partner themselves is better than arranged marriages.

Passage II Christmas in America

     Christmas in America is a time of spreading good cheer. People give cards and gifts to each other. Families enjoy special visits and meals together. The smell of candy and spices fills the air. Christmas laughter warms the hearts of young and old alike. Christmas trees, colorful decorations and brightly-wrapped gifts bring an old song to mind: "It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas."

      It all began about 2,000 years ago. An angel appeared to a Jewish girl named Mary and gave her good news: "You will have a son. His name will be Jesus, the Savior." When the baby was almost due, Mary and her fiancé Joseph went to their hometown, Bethlehem, for a census. The only place they could find to stay at was an animal stable（马棚）. There the special baby was born.

     Angels announced the joyful news to some shepherds. They left their sheep and hurried to see the baby. Some time later, wise men from the East saw an unusual star. They knew someone great had been born. The star led them to Bethlehem. When they found the child Jesus, they offered him gifts for a king.

      The celebration of this special birth came to be called Christmas. Through the ages, people developed many Christmas traditions. The custom of decorating Christmas trees began centuries ago. People in many ancient cultures decorated homes with trees in winter. In the middle Ages, Christians in Europe added lights and religious symbols to evergreens to make Christmas trees, Santa Claus has become one of the most famous Christmas figures, particularly in America. His legend started with a kind bishop named St. Nicholas who lived around 300 AD and was known for his generosity. The practice of giving Christmas gifts comes from the gifts offered to the child Jesus by the wise men from the East. The star on the top of the Christmas tree symbolizes the star that led the wise men to Jesus.

      Most Americans feel that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It's a time of excitement, a time of joy, a time to show love in special ways. Best of all, Christmas is not just for Americans. Christmas is for everybody in the world. Christmas is the celebration of the God's gift to the world   Jesus,

l. Who gave Jesus presents after his birth?

A．Some wise men from the East

2. How did the wise men find the child Jesus?

B．they found him with the help of star

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

D Joseph was a shepherd

4. When did the legend of Santa Claus start?

C Around 300AD

5. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for all people

Lesson 12 Sports

Part A

1. W: You look different today, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is.

M: I finally got around to trying that new hair salon at the mall.

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

2. M: I've just found out I can't renew my lease租约 for the next school year.

W: Well, don't worry. There should be plenty of apartments free after graduation.

Q: Why does the woman suggest the man should not worry?

3. M: What do you think of the assignment分配 we just got in Doctor Bennett's class?

W: A 25-page paper in two weeks. There goes my social life.

Q: What does the woman imply?

4. W: I'm sure glad it's almost quitting time.

M: Me too. I've been watching the clock all afternoon.

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

5. M: It's really cold outside. You should wear a scarf to keep your neck warm.

W: That's a good idea. If only I had one with me.

Q: Which of the following is true about the woman?

6. M: Sally says we should meet her in the park at noon.

M: I thought we were meeting at the library.

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

7. W: Dick, please don't tie up the phone. I need to make a call.

M: I'll be off in a minute.

Q: What will the man do?

8. W: Do you know if George is coming to the meeting?

M: Oh, no. I was supposed to tell you that he is sick and can't come.

Q: What does the man mean?

9. M: Could I talk to you for a minute about the discrepancy差异I found in this graph?

W: I'm kind of in the middle of things right now.

Q: What do you know about the woman?

10. M: I'd like to try to sell some of my textbooks used last semester.

W: You and a few hundred other people.

Q: What is the proper interpretation of the woman’s words?

11. W: I'm amazed that you still haven't gotten to know your neighbors.

M: They tend to keep to themselves.

Q: What do you learn about the man’s neighbors?

12. W: You don't believe in diets, do you?

M: There is nothing wrong with them parse, but they have to be combined with exercise to do any good.

Q: What does the man think of diets?

13. M: Pete had hoped to have his apartment painted by this time.

W: But he hasn't even started, has he?

Q: What does the woman imply about Pete?

14. W: I wonder what this new flavor of ice cream tastes like.

M: I tried it last week. If I were you, I would stick to an old standby.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

15. W: I'm sort of upset with my brother. He hasn't answered either of my letters.

M: Well, just remember how hectic your freshman year was. Give him a chance to get settled.

Q: Why hasn’t the woman received her brother’s letters according to the man?

PART B

Passage I: Sports in Britain

The British have always been a nation of sport lovers and their interest in all types of sport is as great today as it has ever been. Many sports which nowadays are played all over the world grew up to their present-day form in Britain. Football is perhaps the best example, but among the others are horse-racing, golf, lawn tennis and rowing.

Many people, both foreigners and the British, consider cricket to be the most typically English sports. It is true that cricket, unlike football, has until recently remained a specifically British game, played only in Britain, in some parts of the British Common-wealth and in Denmark. But it would be wrong to say that cricket is the most popular British sport which is, undoubtedly, football. Nevertheless然而, it remains true that for most Englishmen the sight of white-flannelled cricketers on the smooth green turf of a cricket pitch represents something that is traditionally English.

Cricket板球 and football, however, are merely the two most popular sports in Britain; there are many others. In the summer, lawn tennis probably comes next in importance to cricket. There are clubs in every town and in most parks there are public courts where tennis may be played for an hour for about one pound. Swimming is very popular and there are many public swimming pools. The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the river Thames is, however, one of the most popular sporting events of the year. Golf is becoming increasingly popular and many clubs are having to turn prospective members away. Athletics is growing all the time.

The most popular winter sport after football is rugby which remains a largely amateur game. Winter sports such as skiing are generally impossible in Britain due to the unsuitable climate, but more and more people spend winter holidays on the Continent in order to take part in winter sports.

One reason for the great interest in sport in Britain is the Englishman's fondness钟爱 for a little "gamble赌博". Gambling has always been an essential part of such sports as horse-racing and dog-racing and, in recent times, doing the "football pools" has become a national pastime. But whether as gambler, spectator or player, most Englishmen have some interest in at least some sports.

1. Which sport is regarded as typically British?

2. Which of the following is the most popular sport in Britain?

3. What sport comes next in importance to cricket in the summer?

4. Considering the unsuitable climate, which of the following sports is impossible in Britain?

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

ii.

1. Britain; the British Common-wealth; Denmark

2. Oxford and Cambridge; Thames

3. horse-racing; dog-racing; doing the "football pools"; gambler, spectator or player

4. increasingly popular; turn prospective members away.

Passage II: The Olympic Spirit

The Olympic Flag

The Olympic flag has a plain white background with no border. In the center are five rings forming two rows of three rings above and two below. The rings of the upper row are, from left to right, blue, black and red. The rings of the lower row are yellow and green.

The rings are thought to symbolize the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. It is widely believed that the colors of the rings were chosen because at least one of them can be found in the flag of every nation, though this has never been confirmed as the intention of the designer.

The flag was presented by Games founder Baron de Coubertin at the 1914 Olympic Congress, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the IOC. It was first flown in Alexandria, Greece, but made its Olympic debut at the 1920 Antwerp Games. This well-worn flag was finally retired after the 1984 Games, and a new one flown at the 1988 Seoul Games.

The Olympic Flame

The Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a sacred flame burned at the altar of Zeus throughout competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1982.

Carl Diem, chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games, proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin by a torch relay. The idea was adopted, and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.

The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, who then pass it to the first relay runner.

1. When did Baron de Coubertin present the first Olympic flag?

2. How are the rings of the lower row on the Olympic flag arranged?

3. Where was the Olympic flag flown for the first time?

4. When was the Olympic flame finally reintroduced to the Olympic Games?

5. Who suggested transporting the Olympic flame to the host country by a torch relay火炬接力?

ii.

1.(T) The main color of the Olympic flag is white.

2. (T) The rings of the upper row from left to right on the Olympic flag are blue, black and red.

3. (F) The rings on the Olympic flag symbolize the colors of the people of the five continents

4. (F) The Olympic flame is lit at the altar of Zeus

5. (F) The Olympic flame is lit by women dressed like women of ancient Greece and is passed to the first relay runner by a famous champion of the last Olympic Games.

PART D

1)time of peace 2) the Olympic Games 3) athletic talent 4) better world 5) dreams 6) friendship 7) glorious 8) achievements 9) human performance 10) special moments 11) moment l2) peaceful 13)share in common14) the Olympic flame l5) what you feel 16) possibilities 17) achieve 18) possible 19) honor 20) warm welcome.

Lesson 13 Environmental Protection

1. M: This machine has so many buttons. I can't figure out which one makes it run.

W: You'd better read the instructions first. Pressing the buttons randomly may cause the machine to break down.

Q: According to the woman, what should the man do first?

2. M: Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.

W: I've checked the mail-box. There is nothing in it, but a postcard from our daughter.

Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

3. W: Was Robert elected to the committee?

M: Yes, in fact he was made chairman. But he only agreed to take the job if they let him have the final say.

Q: What does Robert intend to do?

4. W: Could you help me, sir? My flight got in fifteen minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up their luggage, but mine hasn't come through.

M: I'm sorry, Madam. But I'll go and find out if there is any more to come.

Q: What's the woman's problem?

5. M: Could you give me your office phone number or fax number, so that we can contact each other more often?

W: But I've been trying to find a new job in another company. You see, I've worked here for three years without a raise. That's really unfair .

Q: Why does the woman complain?

6. M: These watches are outrageously不同寻常的 expensive.

W: You think so? You should see the ones in the jewelry store.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

7. W: What we need is a roommate who is neat and considerate.

W: That's right. Let's write that in the ad: neatness and consideration a must.

Q: What do the speakers hope to do?

8. W: I'm bored with the same food all the time. Let's try something different Saturday night.

M: How about an Italian place?

Q: What does the man suggest they do?

9. W: I found a perfect book bag but I'm about 20 dollars short.

M: Don't look at me. I don't get paid for another week.

Q: What does the man imply?

10. M: Here are two seats.

W: Don't you think these are too close to the movie screen?

Q: What does the woman imply they should do?

11. M: Is Louis going to join us for a short break?

W: Yes, if she can tear herself away from her studies.

Q: What does the woman imply about Louis?

12. M: Hi, Ann. Where are you rushing off to?

W: I'm on my way to pick up the textbook for American history. I'm in shock. It's going to be 65 bucks美元.

Q: What is the woman’s problem?

13. W: I'm way behind in my letter writing. I've got to get started.

M: Who's got time to write letters? Exams are coming up, remember?

Q: What does the man imply the woman should do?

14. W: John, I'm sorry. But I forgot to bring your tape player back.

M: Well, as long as I get it by Friday.

Q: What should the woman do?

15. W: I just saw an ad on television that said men's suits were on sale today and tomorrow at Conrad's men's ware.

M: Great! That's just what I've been waiting for.

Q: What will the man probably do?

Passage I: A Talk in a National Park

Welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Before we begin our nature walk today, I'd like to give you a short history of our National Park Service. The National Park Service began in the late 1800's. A small group of explorers had just completed a month long exploration of the region that is now Yellowstone. They gathered around the campfire and after hours of discussion, they decided that they should not claim this land for themselves. They felt it should be accessible to everyone. So they began a campaign to preserve this land for everyone's enjoyment. Two years later, in the late 19th century, an act of congress signed by President Ulysses S. Grant proclaimed the Yellowstone region a public park. It was the first national park in the world. After Yellowstone became a public park, many other areas of great scenic importance were set aside. And in 1916 the National Park Service was established to manage these parks. Today there are more than 360 parks in the US National Park System and more than 3,600 areas under similar protection around the globe. National parks and other public lands shelter well over half of the plant and animal species in North America. And today more than 80 countries have also established several hundred similar reserves specifically to protect biological diversity. As a park ranger, I am an employee of the National Park Service. In the national park, park rangers are on duty at all times to answer questions and help visitors in any difficulty. Nature walks, guided tours and campfire talks are offered by specially trained staff members. The Park Service also protects the animals and plants within the parks.

l. Who is the speaker?

2. According to the speaker, who originated the idea of the public park?

3. What does the speaker say about Yellowstone National Park?

4. How many parks are there in the US National Park System?

5. According to the speaker, which of the following is NOT a duty of a park service staff?

ii.

1. (F) The National Park Service began in the late 16th century.

2. (T) The people who originated the idea of the public park wanted to preserve Yellowstone region for everyone's enjoyment

3. (T) National parks and other public lands shelter well over half of the plant and animal species in North America.

4. (F) Park rangers in Yellowstone are not on duty on weekends.

5. (T) The National Park Service also protects the animals and plants within the parks.

Passage II: Plans to Clone Pandas to Save Them from Distinction

Just over two years ago, China announced it was going to clone the giant panda, the country's national symbol. Pandas are extremely endangered; there are only 1,000 left in the wild and a hundred in captivity圈养. The move to begin cloning the animal was prompted by unsuccessful attempts to increase its population by using artificial insemination.

Pandas are widely known for their feeble efforts when it comes to mating. Even in the wild, where their sexual drive may be higher, the survival rate of the cubs is very low: more than half of them die shortly after birth. Unusually, this summer six panda cubs were born in Wolong Giant Panda Reserves in the southwest province of Sichuan in China. However, zoologists were reluctant to join in the celebrations: it is widely held that the panda will become extinct within 10 years.

In 1999, Dr. Chen Dayuan, from China's Academy of Sciences, began a research program aimed at cloning a panda. He took the nucleus from the cell of an adult panda and inserted it into an egg from a rabbit which had had its nucleus removed, to produce a ball of cells that could become a panda embryo. So far this step has proved successful. The difficulty will be growing a panda out of a collection of cells. Dayuan is currently looking for suitable surrogate mothers and is considering black and sloth bears as candidates. He hopes to have a panda cloned within the next five years.

Not everyone in China is in favor of trying to clone the panda. One of the country's leading panda experts, Dr. Pan Wenshi, has studied them in the wild for two decades. He believes that attempts to clone this rare animal will detract from efforts to preserve the species in the wild. He has also dismissed the widely accepted theory that the panda's threatened extinction is due to its decline in fertility. He argues that the main reason the panda is an endangered species is that humans have destroyed a larger part of their habitat.

1. Why were zoologists动物学家 reluctant不情愿 to join in the celebrations?

2. Which of the following are considered by Dr. Chen as surrogate mothers for pandas?

3. What do you know about Dr, Chen Dayuan?

4. What can you learn from the passage?

5. What is the main reason that pandas are endangered according to Dr. Pan wenshi?

ii.

1. 1,000 left in the wild; a hundred.

2. unsuccessful attempts to increase its population.

3. a research program; cloning a panda.

4. attempts to clone the panda; preserve the species in the wild.

5. the panda's threatened extinction; its decline.

PART D

1) professional, 2) shy,

3) in public, 4) old saying,

5)group, 6)middle,

7)successful, 8)overcome,

9)Reminding, 10)at a party,

11)unlimited, 12)weather,

13)safe subject, 14)that way,

15)school days, 16)very warm,

17)Obviously, 18)home,

19)a picture, 20)on the wall

Lesson 14 Entertainment

PART A

 1. M: My headaches are terrible. Maybe I need more sleep.

   W: Actually, you need less sun and some aspirin阿司匹林. It would help if you wore a hat.

   Q: What does the woman think is the cause of the man's headaches?

A Long exposure to the son

 2. M: Mrs. Winter, I need your advice. I want to buy a dress for my wife. Can you tell me where I can get one at a reasonable price?

   W: Sure. Go to the Richard's. It has the latest styles and gives a 30% discount to husbands who shop alone.

   Q: What do we know about the Richard's store?

D it encourage husbands to shop on their own

 3. W: The headache is killing me. I was hoping it would just go away, but it's getting worse by the minute. What did you say the name of your doctor was?

   M: I told you last week to make that appointment.

Q: What information does the woman want?   

D the doctor’s name      

4. W: I have a complaint to make, sir. I waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up and when I finally got served I found it was not what I ordered.

   M: I'm terribly sorry, Ma'am. It's been unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free.

   Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

C in a restaurant

5. W: Have you heard the plane crashed yesterday? It caused 120 deaths. I am never at ease when taking a flight.

   M: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casualties, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel.

A the man thinks travelling by air is quite safe

   Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

6.  M: Can I get a ride to the office with you tomorrow?

   W: Another day will be fine. But I've got to be downtown for a meeting, first thing in the morning.

Q: What does the woman arrange her time the next morning?

D she’ll drive downtown for a meeting

7. W: My brother is coming this weekend, and I thought the three of us could go out to dinner on Saturday night. Any suggestions?

   M: It's up to you. I don't know the restaurant around here that well.

Q: What are the man and the woman talking about?

B where to eat on Saturday

8. M: Oh, man, something in this room is making my eyes burn. I must be allergic过敏to something.

   W: Um. I wonder what it is.

   Q: What does the woman want to know?

C what is causing the man’s problem

9. W: Hey, Lorry, want to meet a few friends for coffee in a little while?

   M: Um, I would if I weren't so far behind with this reading I am doing for history.

   Q: What will the man probably do?

A Continue to read

10. W: Jennifer is going to the shore again this weekend.

   M: Well, she's always been a beach person.

   Q: What can be inferred about Jennifer?

A she often goes to the beach

11. W: I'm always late for my morning classes. It's because of all the traffic out near where I live.

    M: Well. You wouldn't have that problem if you lived on campus.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

D lived on campus

12. M: Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?

W: I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg.    

Q: What does the woman imply about the ring?

C It’s very expensive

13. M: Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom, and it was gone when I went back.

   W: That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding it until I checked at Lost and Found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.

Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?

D ask about the book at the information desk

14. M: Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Excel Hotel? I thought it was on this corner, but I seem to have made a mistake.

    W: Um, I am sorry. Maybe you should try calling them. There is a phone over there by the candy store.

Q: What can the man find the hotel?

C Telephone the hotel for directions

15. W: Why are you leaving so early? The movie won't start till seven.

    M: I want to beat the traffic. It's a nightmare噩梦 on the express way during the rush hour.

Q: What is the man leaving so early?

A he wants to go early to avoid a traffic jam

PART B

Passage I: Hollywood

Hollywood isn't really a city; it's part of Los Angeles. It's also a way of thinking and living. Hollywood was named for a plant that looked like holly and covered the ground in west Los Angeles where movies were first made.

The movie business started around 1911 and grew quickly. By 1920, it was a major industry in Los Angeles. The first movies were short. They had no sound, so someone in the theater played a piano or organ during the movie. The dialogue was printed on the movie screen.

Cecil B. DeMille made the first big epic movie, The Birth of a Nation. In 1928, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse was first seen in the cartoon, Steamboat Willy. The first movie with sound, The Jazz Singer, was a success overnight. In 1932, the first full color cartoon was Disney's Flowers and Trees.  Soon many movies were made with sound and in color.

The film industry continued to grow. Previously unknown men and women became stars overnight. People followed famous actors and actresses everywhere. They bought newspapers to read about the lives of their favorite stars.

The 1930s were big years for Hollywood. People wanted to forget the economic problems of the Depression, so they went to see movies. Everyone in the movies was rich, happy, and dancing -- no one had any troubles. In the 1940s, during World War 1I, patriotic movies were popular. In the 1970s, "disaster" movies were popular. Technicians created huge fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes for the movies.

America entered the space age in the 1950s. Hollywood entered it in the 1970s. Movies about space wars and alien planets became popular. The movie Star Wars became so popular that many other space movies were made.

Hollywood still attracts people with its magic, but not many movies are made in Hollywood today. Many of the old studios are used for television shows. People still remember the great days of Hollywood, however, and visit Mann's Chinese Theater, where they can step into the concrete footprints of famous stars and pretend for a while.

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the first movies?

3. According to the passage, what happened with the continuous development of the movie industry?

4. What movies were popular in the 1940s?

5. What can people do when they visit Mann's Chinese Theater?

ii.

started and grew quickly; was a major industry in Los Angeles; was first seen in a cartoon; The first full-color cartoon; entered the space age; Hollywood.

Passage II The 72nd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony

The Academy Awards are annual awards of merit given since 1927 to film actors, actresses, directors and technicians by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. The award is in the form of 13 and 1/2-inch-high gold-plated statuette nicknamed "Oscar" since 1931, when an academy member noted its resemblance to her uncle Oscar. Members of 13 art and craft branches select up to five nominees候选人 for awards in their particular area of specialty. Membership into the academy is by invitation only. The entire membership of more than 6,000 then votes in a secret ballot on the final winners in all categories.

The Academy Awards ceremony is a splendid popular affair which is broadcast to one billion viewers in about 100 countries each spring. The 72nd Academy Awards Ceremony opened on Sunday, March 27th, 2000. Kevin Spacey won the Oscar for the best actor at the Academy Awards on Sunday for portraying the out-of-work father of a dysfunctional suburban family in American Beauty. Hilary Swank, 25, won the best actress Oscar for her powerful portrayal of a young woman who yearns to be a man in the independent true-life movie Boys Don't Cry. It was the first Academy Award for Swank, who leapt from virtual obscurity a year ago to hot Oscar favorite after winning a string of other trophies, including a Golden Globe. Swank cut off her waist-length hair, put a sock down her pants and lived as a boy for four weeks to prepare for her role. Sam Mends won the Oscar for the best director on Sunday for his work American Beauty. American Beauty was Mends' directional debut. He was previously best known as a theatrical director in his native England.

    1. When did the Academy Awards start?

    2. Who gave the nickname "Oscar" to the gold-plated statuette?

    3. In which season is the Academy Award ceremony held annually?

    4. Which of the following statements is true?

    5. What do you know about Sam Mends?

ii.

1.    the out-of-work father 2. American Beauty

3. independent true-life 4. Boys Don't Cry

5.director 6. American Beauty

PART D

1) relationship  2) denials  3) wrong  4) responsible  5) jury

6) forgiveness  7) admission  8) cameras  9) the White House  10) testimony  11) four hours  12) inappropriate  13) privacy  14) my wife and our daughter  15) failure  16) his family  17) lied  18) politically  19) denounced  20) impeachment

Lesson 15 Transportation

PART A

1. M: You want to go to a lecture tonight in the science auditorium. It's someone who spent a year living in the Antarctica.

W: No kidding. I'm doing a report on the Antarctica for my geography class. Maybe I could get some good information to add to it.

Q: What does the woman mean?

2. M: Do you think you could lend me that novel when you have finished with it? I've been looking all over for a copy, but apparently it's sold out at all the bookstores.

W: Oh, it's not mine. It belongs to Mary, but I'll see what she says.

Q: What will the woman probably do?

3. W: Um, are you going to try some of this chocolate pudding? It's incredible.

M: Well, to be honest with you, I've never been a big fan of chocolate.

Q: What can be inferred from the man?

4. W: Why don't we go catch the new American film at the Market Street Cinema?

M: That's a little out of the way, don't you think?

Q: What does the man suggest they do?

5. M: The stew is delicious. I'd like to be able to make it myself.

W: Why not? You can get all the ingredients at any supermarket. Here, let me get a pen and a slip of paper.

Q: What will the woman probably do next?

6. W: I am getting hungry. I think we should go to dinner soon.

M: Me, too. All I had for lunch was a chocolate bar.

Q: What does the man mean?

7. M: Helen and I are thinking of renting a house at the beach in June. Are you interested?

W: June? I guess it's cheaper then. But do you really think it will be warm enough?

Q: What does the woman think of the man’s idea?

8. M: Those airplanes are certainly loud.

W: Aren't they, though.

Q: What does the woman think about the airplanes?

9. W: I'd really like to go to the concert tonight. But I don't know if I can spare the time.

M: Music always relaxes me. It might be worth it in the long run.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

10. M: I have a collect call对方付费电话from Mike Peterson.

W: I'll accept the charges.

Q: What will the woman do?

11. M: Joe just went down to the engineering meeting.

W: Where is it?

Q: What does the woman wants to know?

12. M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.

W: Unfortunately, he's completely booked.

Q: What information can you get about the doctor?

13. M: I don't know if I’ll be able to turn in my economics paper on time.

W: Haven't you heard that the professor gave us a week's extension on it?

Q: What do you interpret what the woman says?

14. W: Nobody told me that Bill was in the hospital.

M: Sorry. I meant to give you a call when I found out, but it slipped my mind.

Q: Why does the man apologize to the woman?

15. M: I don't think you'll have time to send out invitations to all the new students.

W: Oh, yes, I will.

Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?

PART B

Passage I Means of Transportation

The automobile is the most popular means of transportation. More than 167 million passenger cars, buses and trucks are in operation, using approximately 429,191 million liters of gasoline every year. Over 9 million passenger cars, trucks and buses come off American assembly lines every year, and the manufacture生产 of motor vehicles and allied联合 production is a $595,000 million industry.

The automobile has brought many changes to American life -- for example, the remarkable growth of the suburbs in the past 25 years. Many people who work in the cities now enjoy country living because of good roads and the ease of commuting by automobile.

Heavy use of the nation's highways has created a demand for roadside businesses of various kinds, including outdoor movie theaters, where audiences watch films from their automobiles, and convenient roadside hotels known as "motels". Usually located on main roads near cities and at seaside and other resort areas, motels are made up of a series of bedroom-and-bath units and nearby parking spaces. Many of the units are equipped with television and air-conditioning. Restaurants and swimming pools are available at most of the large motels. The number of motels has grown so rapidly in recent years that their total annual income has surpassed that of American hotels.

Buses have replaced streetcars for public transportation in most cities and towns. Suburban areas usually have railroad or bus transportation to neighboring towns, and travelers often use buses for long trips since bus fares are less costly than railroads or airlines. Many of the large, modern buses provide restrooms on board.

The airplane is another popular means of long-distance travel, carrying more than 293 million passengers a year. The 98 scheduled airlines provide service at 15,831 civil airports. Twenty regional control centers direct air traffic between cities.

1. How much gasoline is consumed in transportation by America every year?

2. According to the passage, why do many people working in the city enjoy living in the countryside?

3. What is NOT included in the roadside businesses?

4. What is implied in the passage?

5. How many scheduled airlines are there in the USA?

ii.

1.(T) The automobile manufacturing industry is a very profitable one.

2. (F) Motels are usually located on main roads near the suburbs.

3. (F) According to the passage, you could find movie theatres in the motels.

4. (T) It is less expensive for a person to travel by bus than by train.

5. (T) According to the passage, the automobile is the most popular means of transportation.

Passage II Parking Meters

City traffic is a great problem. Many cars are produced every year and the streets are getting more and more crowded. That's why during rush hours, when people are going to or from their work, it is common to see a traffic jam. It has been suggested that the drivers should share their cars and give each other lifts. As a result, each car would carry four or five people instead of only one. It is an excellent idea. However, so far, nobody has been able to think of a way to force people to do so.

To discourage motorists from leaving their cars in the streets all day, parking meters are used. When you park at a meter, you must put a coin in the slot. This pays for a certain amount of time. The meter records this and it shows when the time that you have paid for is finished. If the car is still there then, you have to pay a fine.

Traffic wardens look after the meters. They walk around the streets and check that every meter shows that money has been paid for the car parked there. If a meter registers "TIME EXPIRED", the motorist who has left his car there will be fined. Of course, the traffic warden cannot wait for the owner of the car to return. He carries a block of printed forms, and on one of these he writes down all the details, such as the registration number of the car, where it is parked, how much the driver must pay and where he must send the money. He leaves this form on the car where the driver will be able to see it easily; he usually pushes it under one of the windscreen wipers so that it will not blow away. In case it rains before the motorist returns, the form is put in a little plastic envelope to protect it. When the driver comes back, he gets an unpleasant surprise, but it is his own fault for leaving his car too long at a parking meter.

Exercises with Key

1. According to the passage, what was once suggested to solve the problem of traffic jam?

2. What's the real function of parking meters?

3. Who are in charge of the parking meters?

4. What will happen to the driver if the time he has paid for is finished?

5. According to the passage, what may be the driver's reaction at the sight of a printed form on his car?

ii.

1.Because many cars are produced every year, and many people commute by car to and from work.

2. It records a certain amount of time the driver has paid for when the time that he has paid for is finished.

3. All the details such as the registration number of the car, where it is parked, how much the driver must pay and where he must send the fine.

4. It is put in a little plastic envelope to protect it

5. His own fault.

Part D

1) good friends 2) most 3) in peace. 4) feeling 5) somewhere 6) corresponding 7) forget me 8)going 9) death10) Your bride 11) will have 12) nothing 13) poor 14) heartless 15) wealth and beauty 16) leave you 17) let me go 18) flesh 19) marry you 20) quickly

听力答案

Lesson One

Part A Bcdbd babba dccba

Part B Passage I ddccc

1) Rural areas in the southern United States

2) simple themes and melodies

3) day to day situations and the feeling of country people

4) the blues

5) sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks

6) fast and repetitious rhythms

Passage II cbcdd

1) little value sin and evil

2) powerful symbol Members of most societies keen feelings

3) central social values of a society western culture interrelationship the need strong cooperation various kinds of specialists

Part D

1. Practical 2. religious 3. Sunday School 4. piano 5. a walk 6. join them 7. other people 8. go to the cinema 9. at the time 10. duty 11. gentle side 12. discussion 13. penniless

14. vivid 15. greeted 16. love and warmth 17. come home 18. principles 19. applying

Lesson Two

Part A

Bacca bdbdd daccb

Part B

Passage I. Acdcc FTTFT

Passage II. addab FTTFF

Part D

1. 1947 2. Yale Law School 3. a brave face 4. family life 5. stood by 6. on her husband’s behalf 7. highlight 8. the White House 9. relationship 10. her marriage 11. all Americans 12. the First Lady 13. 1996 14. law firm 15. public stage 16. everybody 17. the same thing 18. in private 19. public responsibilities

Lesson Three

Part A aabad cbadb dcadd

Part B

Passage I bdaca

1. GATT 2. over 90% 3. a ministerial conference 4. conserve national resources or protect health 4. in favor of rich countries

Passage II

i.

1. On November 16, 2000

2. it is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology.

3. it refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries.

4. they are faced with the tasks of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries.

5. it should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.

ii.

1. at the eighth formal meeting of leaders

2. bio-technology a new industrial revolution

3. has widened the wealth gap North and South new imbalances in the world economy

4. developed and developing countries human resources technology

5. intellectual property rights the spread of scientific and technological knowledge all countries may benefit

part D 1. opportunity 2. distinguished 3. his family 4. Washington 5. campaign 6. the very best 7. differences 8. involvement 9. First Lady 10. Vice President 11. cooperation 12. politics 13. values 14. Democrats 15. unity 16. foundation 17. details 18. consensus 19. common ground 20. one nation

Lesson Four

Part A dcdbb dcaca dabbc

Part B

Passage I i. bbcdd ii. TFTTT

Passage II i. bcabd ii. TTFFT

Part D 1. honor and pleasure 2. the families and friends 3. encouragement 4. 1968 5. proud 6. capable 7. learning and preparation 8. a formal education 9. responsibilities 10 possibilities 11. an exceptional education 12. ambitious 13.worthiest 14.personal satisfaction 15. Harvard friends 16. education 17. understanding 18. happiness and success 19. memories of Harvard 20. undergraduates

Lesson five

Part A

Cadbb ccdbd acada

Part B

Passage I i.Cdabd ii.FFTTT

Passage II

i. Bdadb

ii. 1. the library computer science center

2. 180

3. on the first floor guarantee the safety of every resident

4. everyday 6am 10pm

5. very romantic and elegant sampling western food talking to friends

Part D

1. audience 2. text 3. the whole group 4. emphasize 5. straight 6. technician 7. microphone 8. careful 9. side

10. value 11. apology 12 message 13 best public speaker 14 shortest 15 a challenge 16 poet 17 admiration 18 fifteen 19 profession 20 effectiveness

Lesson 6

Part A acddb cdbdd abacd

Part B

passage I i. dabcd ii. FTFTF

passage II i. aaabd

ii. 1). dense bamboo forests 2). bamboo shoots and leaves 3). fast and a lot 4). 12 hours 5). shy 6).are afraid 7). where people live 8). by people nowadays 9). bamboo corridors 10). pandas can travel

part D

1. 37th 2. shape the history 3. the national interest 4. the nation 5. persevere 6. however 7. justify

8. conclusion 9. for the future 10. prolonged 11. to the finish 12. considerations 13. necessary 14. instinct

15. home and abroad 16. personal 17. focus 18. prosperity 19. Presidency 20 sworn

Lesson 7

Part A bdcca cbcdb dbcdc

Part B

Passage I i. abcbb ii. TTFTF

Passage II i. bdaca ii. FTTFT

Part D

1.

1.24th 2. 1817 3. small country 4. a great place 5. live 6. too hot 7. destroying 8. three 9. read and write 10. politics 11. greatest

2.

12. 31st 13. 1850 14. entertainment 15. income 16. well-off 17. sixth 18. beauty 19. dozen 20. even though

Lesson 8

Part A cdbba cdbcb acbda

Part B

passage I i. cacda ii. FTTFF

passage II i. cdadb

ii. 1. a broad flexible training program a field of work a single job

2. drift from job to job stick to work neither like nor suit

3. real or imagined professional field the relatively small proportion

4. social prestige intellectual satisfaction security take risks for financial gain demands rewards

Part D 1. influential 2. independence 3. measurement 4. inspired 5. achievement 6. millionaires 7. lifetime 8. are willing 9. sympathy 10. spiritual 11. estates 12. enduring 13. positive 14. freedom 15. capacity 16. blessings 17. open 18. self-discipline 19. security 20 benefit

Lesson Nine

Part A bcadc cddbb cccdc

Part B

passage I i. bdcad ii. FTTFF

passage II i. bcdad ii. FTFTT

Part D

1. broadcast 2. last night 3. effect 4. 1980 5. actual 6. uncertain 7. looked like 8. State 9. networks 10. 7:52 11. competing 12. as possible 13. lead 14. unexpected 15. Suddenly 16. 80% 17.everybody else 18. reduced 19. some 20. later on

Lesson Ten

Part A daacc cccbb dbbca

Part B

passage I i. Time founded:1964 Size of the campus:175 acres Location: Columbia Point Peninsula

Ownership: private Tests required: SAT, TOFEL Number of undergraduates: 15,538 Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1

ii. TTFFF

Passage II i. cacdc

ii. 1. 26 2. Opportunities for accademic achievement which are probably unequalled. 3. Academic ability 4. To help students experience the atmosphere and see the facilities in a college. 5. Over a quarter

Part D

1. six 2. important 3. Remember 4. energy 5. frequency 6. female 7. chances 8. speaking 9. deep voice 10. higher 11. volume 12. called 13. the other hand 14. spoke of 15. Variety 16. means 17. element 18. another 19. intentions 20 inflection

Lesson Eleven

Part A acadb bddca dbcca

Part B

Passage I i. acdcb ii. 1. They regard courtship and marriage as a romantic business. 2. on the day of their wedding. 3. The whole thing would be called off. 4. It is probably that all the wives might argue with the husband. 5. He thinks that the various forms of arranged marriage can bring happiness to the husband and wife, too.

Passage II i. cbdca ii. TFTTF

Part D 1. sunny 2. Jobs 3. Health care 4. social security 5. from the bottom 6. possibility 7. grateful 8. faith and trust 9. all of you 10. our nation 11. progress 12. Republicans 13. beautiful 14. tallest skyscrapers 15. your schools 16. shared with me 17. aging parents 18. difference 19. support 20. gratitude

Passage Twelve

Part A baaad aadbc bcdcd

Part B

passage I i. dcbdc ii. 1. the British Commonwealth Demark 2. Oxford and Cambridge 3. horse-racing dog-racing doing the “football pools” gambler, spectator or player 4. increasingly popular turn prospective members away

passage II i. cabda ii. TTFFF

Part D

1. time of peace 2. the Olympic Games 3. athletic talent 4. a better world 5. dreams 6. friendship 7. glorious 8. achievements 9. human performance 10. special moments 11. moment 12. peaceful 13. share in common 14. the Olympic flame 15. what you feel 16. possibilities 17. achieve 18. possible 19. honor 20. warm welcome

Lesson Thirteen

Part A abccb dbbca dcdad

Part B

Passage I i. caabd ii. FTTFT

Passage II i. acadb ii. 1. 1000 left in the wild a hundred 2. unsuccessful attempts to increase its population 3. a research program cloning a panda 4. attempts to clone the panda preserve the species in the wild 5. the panda’s threatened extinction its decline

Part D

1. professional 2. shy 3. in public 4. old saying 5. group 6. middle 7. successful 8. overcome 9. reminding 10 at a party 11. unlimited 12. weather 13. safe subject 14. that way 15. school days 16. very warm 17 Obviously 18. home 19. a picture 20. on the wall

Lesson fourteen

Part 1 Addca dbcaa dcdca

Part 2

Passage 1 Bcabc

Started and grew quickly

Was a major industry in Los Angeles

Was first seen in a cartoon

The first full-color cartoon

Entered the space age

Hollywood

Passage 2

Daadc

1.The out-of-work father

2American Beauty

3Independent true-life

4Boys Don’t Cry

5director

6. American Beauty

Lesson 15

Bacab cdacb acbda

Passage 1

Cdbab

TFFTT

Passage 2

Cdddb

1. Because many cars are produced every year, and many people commute by car to and from work.

2. In records a certain amount of time the driver has paid for and when the time he has paid for is finished.

3. All the details such as the registration number of the car, where it is parked, how much the driver must pay and where he must send the fine.

4. It is put in a little plastic envelope to protect it.

5. His own fault.

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