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Part III Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.

11. W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?

M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

12. W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.

M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is hard to interpret than I expected.

Q: What does the man mean?

13. W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived?

M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.

Q: What is the woman waiting for?

14. W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.

M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.

Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?

15. W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.

M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn‘t leave for another twenty minutes.

Q: What does the man mean?

16. M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.

W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.

Q: What does the woman imply?

17. M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?

W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.

Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

18. W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.

M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

Section B

Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I‘ll be interviewing you. How are you today?

M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?

W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?

M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I‘m getting a business degree.

W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?

M: I‘ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.

W: And why would you like to work for our company?

M: Because I know your company‘s work and I like it.

W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?

M: Of course, I‘m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like travelling a lot.

W: Can you give me any references?

M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.

W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?

M: Yes, I wonder when I‘ll be informed about my application for the job.

W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let‘s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.

M: Thank you. Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. What does the man say about his working experience?

20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?

21. What is the man interested in?

22. What question did the man ask the woman?

Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

M: Lisa, Lisa! Over here, darling! It's wonderful to see you. Oh, Lisa, you look marvelous.

W: Oh, Paul, you look tired. Two months away in the capital? Paul, I think you've been working too hard.

M: I'm fine. The city is very hot this time of the year. It's good to get back to some fresh air. You know, Lisa, what they say about pregnant women really is true.

W: What's that Paul?

M: They say they look beautiful.

W: Well, I had a lot of tension while you've been studying hard on your course in D.C.

M: Oh?

W: Oh, don't worry, all from a man over

50. Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby. And the phone hasn't stopped ringing.

M: Oh, look, darling. There's a taxi.

W: Paul, tell me about the special project you mentioned on the phone. You sounded very excited about it!

M: You know, I've learned a lot from the project. I'm surprised that was still in business.

W: That's because we have a wonderful sales manager ——you!

M: Thanks. But that's not the problem at all. Lisa, our little company, and it is little compared to the giants in the city. Our little company's in danger. We are out of date.We need to expand. If we don't, we will be swallowed up by one of the giants.

Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. What do we learn about Lisa?

24. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

25. What does the man say about his company?

Section C

Passage 1

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls' 4-H club improved Main Street. Six 4-H girls worked to clean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash. Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig in plot, five flats of flowers. They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot. Participation in this project helped the girls developed a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes; they've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits. One mother said that before her daughter was involved in this project, she would not even pour a weed. The experience on Main Street stimulated self-improvement, and encouraged members to take pride in their home grounds and the total community. City officials cooperated with the 4-H members in planting trees, building cooking facilities, pick-me tables, swings and public rest rooms. The 4-H girls planted trees and took care of them during the early stages of growth. The total park project needed more plantings in the following years. Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work. The project is a growing one and is spread from the park to the school and the shopping center. Trees and flowers have all been planted in the shopping center, making the atmosphere pleasant.

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. What do we learn about Main Street in Farmington?

27. What do the 4-H club members do about the curbside?

28. What have the 4-H girls learned from the project?

29. Why do the 4-H girls agree to follow the park project through to complete. Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. Passage 2 According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. And 87% think it is relaxing. About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned. Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers. Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Over 26% are interested in non-fiction, such history books.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition. Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.

Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30. What does the survey on teenager reading show?

31. What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?

32. What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?

Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Passage 3

Thank you for coming, everyone. Today‘s presentation will show how we see the development of the motor car in the short to medium term, and that is why we have invited all of you here today. Let’s start with power. It‘s clear that petrol-driven engines have no future. Already there are many alternative fuel vehicles on the market, powered by anything from solar power to natural gas. Some independent thinkers have even produced cars that run on vegetable oil. But as we all know, of all these alternative fuel vehicles, the most practical are electric vehicles. Sure, in the past electric vehicles have their problems, namely, a limited driving range, and very few recharging points, which limited their use. Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety. Let’s not forget that electric vehicles are cleaner. Plus, importantly, the power source is rechargeable, so this does not involve using any valuable resources. Moving on to communications, very soon, cars will be linked to GPS satellites, so they‘ll do all the driving for you. What controls remain for the users will be audio-based, so, for example, you’ll just have to say “a bit warmer”, and the air conditioning will adjust automatically. You‘ll also be able to receive email, music and movies, all via an internet link. So just type in the destination you want, sit back, sleep, watch your movie, whatever. Questions

33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33. What is the presentation mainly about?

34. What used to restrict the use of electric vehicles?

35. What does the speaker say about electric vehicles of today?

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Section A

News Report 1

原文：

[1] A new study finds that beverages containing add ed sugar might be harmfuL In the study, researchers a nalyzed information from over eighty thousand wome n and thirty seven thousand men. Participants worked in the health profession. They were followed for appro ximately three decades. They completed surveys abou t their diet every four years. They also answered to qu estions about sleep and exercise and health every two years.[1-2] The more beverages contsininq added sug ar that peoole drink, the greater their risk of death wa s during the study period. These beverages included s oda, energy drinks, and sports drinks. Beverages like p ure fruit juice, which are sweet but do not contain add ed sugar were not part of the study. The findings held even after the researchers considered other factors th at could affect people's health. These factors included lack of exercise and not eating enough vegetables. Th ey also included consuming too much meat. The scien tists say that their results support limiting beverages with added sugar. [2] They argse we should replace t hem with other drinks, with water being the best choi ce. However, the researchers admit this is simply their recommendation. The study found only an associatio n. It did not prove that drinks with added sugar cause d early death.

Q1. What do we learn about the new study from the n ews report?

Q2. What is the scientists' recommendation?

News Report 2

原文：

German police appealed Friday for information about the possible owners of two 17th-century oil paintings. [3] Pol ice said a 64-year-old man found the paintings in a garb age pile at a highwav rest stop las§ ryonth, He later hand ed them in to the Cologne police. [4]_An initial asses**e nt by an art expert concluded the two framed paintings were originals, police said. One is a landscape painted by the Italian artist Pietro Belloti, elating to 1665. The other i s a painting of a boy by the 17th-century Dutch artist Sa muel van Floogstraten, date unknown. Tneir combined w qrth is estimated to be around one million euros. Authori ties have not yet confirmed what will happen if the rightf ul owner is not found. Nevertheless, it is speculated that they could either be handed over to the National Art Mus eum of Cologne or sold to the public by the local govern merit.

Q3. What did German police say about a 64-year-old man?

     Q4. What is the art expert's conclusion about the two framed paintings?

News Report 3

原文：

[5] A four-year-old girl has walked eight kilometres thr ouqh a snowy forest to seek help for her sick qrandmo ther who later died of a heart attack. The young girl br aved the threats of bears, wolves and temperatures fa r below freezing. She made the journey through a rem ote region in Siberia after waking up to find her grand mother motionless. Named locally as Carla, she lives a lone with her elderly grandmother and her blind grand father. [6】As a result the girl's mother is facing a cri minal case. She stands accused of leaving a minor in danger, in the care of the elderly. She also faces inves tigation from childcare services, who will also be askin g why Cola was left alone with her vulnerable relative 金 The journey took place in February, when temperat ures average -26°C, Russian reports on social media s uggest the forest may have been as cold as -34°C. Th e journey was only recently confirmed by authorities.

[7 But though she was suffering from the effects of e xtreme cold, the child reportedly suffered no life-threa tening effects. Last year, a three-year-old boy survive d alone for three days in a remote forest in the same region.

Q5. What did a four-year old girl attempt to do?

Q6. What do we learn from the news report about the girFs mother?

Q7. What happened to the little girl according the news report?

Conversation 2

原文∶

M:Hi,Jennifer. I am really struggling with this se nester's workload.Do you have any advice?

W:[12] Have you considered making a studyguid ? It's a tool you can make yourself to take the stre S out of studying:I've been using one since the sta t of last semester, and it has really helped relieve A lot of study pressure.

M:Sounds like just what I need.[13]My mainprob em is that my study folder is full of notes and wor sheets,and is badly disorganized.Idon't know w lere tO start.

W: OK, well,the main thing is to have everything i the right place. Whatever you're reviewing, it's i nportant that it's arranged for your particular nee ils of that subject, and in the most user-friendly wa r you can. What kind of learner are you?

M: Um. I'm not sure.

W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, pictu es, colors,and maps to organize information. Logi al learners have a linear mind and would ratherand systems. [14] I'm an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to inf rmation emotionally to understand it.

M:Oh, Im very much dependent on vision as a wa of taking in information.

W:Well, 15]Isuggest reorganizing_your notes usi 1lg color-coded sections in your study guides, or usi 1g idea mapping to lay out the information and m ke it more quickly accessible.

M:So you thinkIshould arrange my notes using c lor and pictures in place of text.

W: Yes.You'll probably start to grasp information a ot quicker that way.As an emotional learner, I org inize my notes into a story that I can connect to an recite to myself.

M: That's amazing. I didn't know there were so many different ways to learn.

Q12. What does the woman advise the man do?

Q13.What is the biggest problem the man has with his s tudies?

Section C

Passage 2

原文：

[19] Today many large corporations stress the importanc e of diversity on their websites, but current statistics sho w that the topical manager in America still tends to be w hite and male. Obviously, the desire to bring about diver sity has not translated into corporate reality. Why is thi s? [20] A team of「esearchers from the university of Basi I published their new sfudy about people's atiTEiides tow ards diversity at work. [21J They found that people have a wide range of opinions ccncerrirg diversity On the on e hand, many see value in diversity, which can contribut e a variety ot perspectives, encourage new ideas, and ge nerate innovative solutions. On the other hand, they assu me that it might be difficult to work with someone who h as completely different views, speaks a different languag e or has a different style of work. The actual value they a ttribute to diversity depends on the decision-making per spective. Doubts about the practicability of diversity nav e a greater weight. If a person is directly affected, in oth er words, when a persons own work group is involved, t hey tend to prefer team members who are similar to the mselves. But when people make decisions for others, the y typically put together a more diverse team. These findi ngs could help organizations become more diverse. Com panies need to pay attention to who makes hiring and te am decisions. These decisions should not only be made by those directly affected. People who are not directly in volved in the group s daily work should also take part.

Q19. What do we learn from the current statistics about diversity in large corporations?

Q20. What is the newly published study focused on?

Q21. What do the findings of the new study show?

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Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a ques- tion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) . Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

There is a saying that goes something along the lines of ‘You must love yourself first before you can love someone else.’ Similarly, I personally believe that you must be comfortable and happy in your own company before you can truly be yourself in the company of others. There is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone. Loneliness is a horrible feeling. However, you don’t have to actually be alone to feel that way. Many times, I’ve felt lonely when surrounded by a big group of people. In contrast, being alone can actually be a blessing, particularly, when you’ve actively chosen it. In my experience, being bored and alone is dangerous and can easily lead to the feeling of loneliness. The trick is to be active. Get outside, stretch your legs, do something cultural, buy yourself something tasty to eat or something pretty to wear. You don’t have to take anyone else into consideration and can do whatever you please. Spending time alone also allows you to more efficiently take care of problems. And then, when it’s time to be social and meet up with your friends, you will be fully there, because you won’t have too much other stuff floating around in your mind. Having been alone for a bit, you will also appreciate your friends’ company more and chances are your time spent together will be more worthwhile.

Question 16: What does the speaker say about being alone?

Question 17: What does the speaker say how to reduce one’s feeling of loneliness?

Question 18: What is an advantage of spending one’s time alone?

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Q11.

M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here! I wish we’d gone to the beach instead.

W: Wow, with the museums and restaurants in Washington, I’d be happy here no matter what the temperature.

Q: What does the woman mean?

Q12.

M: How’s the new job going?

W: Well, I’m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.

Q: What does the woman want to know?

Q13

W: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?

M: Sure, but whatever you do, be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks worth of weightlifting in three days and I hurt myself.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

Q14

M: I have an elderly mother and I’m worried about her going on a plane. Is there any risk?

W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I’d recommend against it.

Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?

Q15．

M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?

W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do we have to pay a fine?

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

Q16．

M: I’m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn’t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.

W: You’re right. And I suppose I’ve put it off long enough.

Q: What will the woman probably do?

Q17．

M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now I have enough money to buy that piece of land I’ve had my eye on. and build a house on it.

W: Congratulations! Does that mean you will be moving soon?

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

Q18．

W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.

M: I’m no doctor. But it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.

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

长对话 1

M : Mrs. Darlson Thanks very much for coming down to the station .I just like to go over some of the things that you told to the police officer Palar at the bank .

W :All right

M : Well, Could you describe the man who rob the bank for this report that we’re filling out here ? now anything at all you can remember would be extremely helpful to us

W: Well ,just ,I can only remember basically what I said before

M :That’s all right

W: The man was tall ,six foot ? and he had dark hair and he had a moustache

M: Very good ,all right ,did he have any other distinguishing marks ?

W: Eh , no, none that I can remember

M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?

W: Oh ,well ,I guess around thirty ,maybe younger .give or take a few years

M :En ,all right ,do you remember anything about what he was wearing ?

W: Yes yes , he had on a dark sweater ,a solid color

M :Ok ,anything else that strikes you at the moment ?

W:I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater yes yes

M : All right Mrs. Darlson ,I really appreciate what you have been through today. I ‘m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind .It won’t take very long .Can you do that for me ?

W: Oh of course

W: Would you like to step this way with me please ?

W: OK ,sure

M: Thank you !

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2002年6月大学英语四级考试试题

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension 20 minutes　

Section A Directions� In this section� you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation� a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause� you must read the four choices marked A　� B　� C　 and D　� and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Example�

You will hear�

You will read� A　 At the office. B　 In the waiting room. C　 At the airport. D　 In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore� A　 “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose �A� on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

Sample Answer �A� �B� �C� �D�

1. A　 His father.

B　 His mother.

C　 His brother.

D　 His sister.

2. A　 A job opportunity.

B　 A position as general manager.

C　 A big travel agency.

D　 An inexperienced sale**an.

3. A　 Having a break.

B　 Continuing the meeting.

C　 Moving on to the next item.

D　 Waiting a little longer.

4. A　 The weather forecast says it will be fine.

B　 The weather doesn't count in their plan.

C　 They will not do as planned in case of rain.

D　 They will postpone their program if it rains.

5. A　 He wishes to have more courses like it.

B　 He finds it hard to follow the teacher.

C　 He wishes the teacher would talk more.

D　 He doesn't like the teacher's accent.

6. A　 Go on with the game.

C　 Review his lessons.

B　 Draw pictures on the computer.

D　 Have a good rest.

7. A　 She does not agree with Jack.

B　 Jack’s performance is disappointing.

C　 Most people will find basketball boring.

D　 She shares Jack's opinion.

8. A　 The man went to a wrong check-in counter.

B　 The man has just missed his flight.

C　 The plane will leave at 9�14.

D　 The plane's departure time remains unknown.

9. A　 At a newsstand.

B　 At a car dealer's.

C　 At a publishing house.

D　 At a newspaper office.

10. A　 He wants to get a new position.

B　 He is asking the woman for help.

C　 He has left the woman a good impression.

D　 He enjoys letter writing.

Section B

Directions� In this section� you will hear 3 short passage. At the end of each passage� you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question� you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A　� B　� C　 and D　. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. A　 They are interested in other kinds of reading.

B　 They are active in voluntary services.

C　 They tend to be low in education and in income.

D　 They live in isolated areas.

12. A　 The reasons why people don't read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.

B　 There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.

C　 The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.

D　 There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.

13. A　 Lowering the prices of their newspapers.

B　 Shortening their news stories.

C　 Adding variety to their newspaper content.

D　 Including more advertisements in their newspapers.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. A　 A basket. C　 An egg. B　 A cup. D　 An oven. 15. A　 To let in the sunshine. C　 To keep the nest cool. B　 To serve as its door. D　 For the bird to lay eggs.

16. A　 Branches. C　 Mud. B　 Grasses. D　 Straw. 17. A　 Some are built underground. C　 Most are sewed with grasses. B　 Some can be eaten. D　 Most are dried by the sun.

Passage Three

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. A　 To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.

B　 To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.

C　 To ****yze the composition of different trees.

D　 To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.

19. A　 The lifecycle of trees.

B　 The number of trees.

C　 The intensity of solar burning.

D　 The quality of air.

20. A　 It affects the growth of trees.

B　 It has been increasing since the Ice Age.

C　 It is determined by the chemicals in the air.

D　 It follows a certain cycle

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Part III Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

11.A)Only true friendship can last long.

B)Letter writing is going out of style.

C)She keeps in regular touch with her clas**ates.

D)She has lost contact with most of her old friends.

12. A) A painter. C) A porter.

B) A mechanic. D) A carpenter.

13. A) Look for a place near her office. C) Make inquiries elsewhere.

B) Find a new job down the street. D) Rent the $600 apartment.

14.A) He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.

B) He has been extremely busy recently.

C) He has gained some weight lately.

D) He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.

15.A)The woman possesses a natural for art.

B) Women have a better artistic taste than men.

C) He isn’t good at abstract thinking.

D) He doesn’t like abstract paintings.

16.A) She couldn’t have left her notebook in the library.

B) she may have put her notebook amid the journals.

C) she should have made careful notes while doing reading.

D) she shouldn’t have read his notes without his knowing it.

17. A)she wants to get some sleep C) she has a literature class to attend

B) she needs time to write a paper D)she is troubled by her sleep problem

18.A)He is confident he will get the job.

B)His chance of getting the job is slim.

C)It isn’t easy to find a qualified sales manager.

D)The interview didn’t go as well as he expected.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19.A)He can manage his time more flexibly.

B)He can renew contact with his old friends.

C)He can concentrate on his own projects.

D)He can learn to do administrative work.

20.A)Reading its ads in the newspapers.

B)Calling its personnel department.

C)Contacting its manager.

D)Searching its website.

21.A)To cut down its production expenses.

B)To solve the problem of staff shortage.

C)To improve its administrative efficiency.

D)To utilize its retired employees’ resources.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22.A)Buy a tractor.

B)Fix a house.

C)See a piece of property.

D)Sing a business contract.

23.A)It is only forty miles form where they live.

B)It is a **all one with a two-bedroom house.

C)It was a large garden with fresh vegetables.

D)It has a large garden with fresh vegetables.

24.A)Growing potatoes will involve less labor.

B)Its soil may not be very suitable for corn.

C)It may not be big enough for raising corn.

D)Raising potatoes will be more profitable.

25A)Finances

B)Equipment

C)Labor

D)Profits

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

26 A)To introduce the chief of the city’s police force

B)To comment on a talk by a distinguished guest

C)To address the issue of community security

D)To explain the functions of the city council

27 A)He has distinguished himself in city management

B)He is head of the International Police Force

C)He completed his higher education abroad

D)He holds a master’s degree in criminology

28 A)To coordinate work among police departments

B)To get police officers closer to the local people

C)To help the residents in times of emergency

D)To enable the police to take prompt action

29 A)Popular

B)discouraging

C)effective

D)controversial

Passage Two

30 A)people differ greatly in their ability to communicate

B)there are numerous languages in existence

C)Most public languages are inherently vague

D)Big gaps exist between private and public languages

31 A)it is a sign of human intelligence

B)in improves with constant practice

C)it is something we are born with

D)it varies from person to person

32 A)how private languages are developed

B)how different languages are related

C)how people create their languages

D)how children learn to use language

Passage Three

33 A)she was a tailor

B)she was an engineer

C)she was an educator

D)she was a public speaker

34.

A)Basing them on science-fiction movies.

B) Including interesting examples in them

C) Adjusting them to different audiences

D) Focusing on the latest progress in space science

35.

A) Whether spacemen carry weapons

B) How spacesuits protect spacemen

C) How NASA trains its spacemen

D) What spacemen cat and drink

Section C

Directions : In this section .you will hear a passage three time. When the passage is read for first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. when the passage is read for the first time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36to43 with the exact words you have just heard. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Crime is increasing world wide. There is every reason to believe the (36)____will continue through the next few decades.

Crime rates have always been high in multicultural, industrialized societies such as the United States, but a new(37)____has appeared on the world(38)____rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few(39)____. Street crimes such as robbery, rape (40)___and auto theft are clearly rising(41)___in eastern European countries such as Hungary and in western European nations such as the united Kingdom.

What is driving this crime (42)____?There are no simple answers. Still，there are certain conditions(43) _______with rising crime increasing heterogeneity (混杂) of populations, greater cultural plurali**, higher immigration, democratization of government,(44)

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Section A

Directions:

In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations

and 2 long conversations.

At the end of each conversation,

one or more questions will be asked about what was said.

Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.

After each question there will be a pause.

During the pause, you must read the four choices marked

A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.

Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2

with a single line through the centre.

11.M: I just received an E-mail from one of my former clas**ates.

I was surprised, I hadn't heard from him for ages.

W: Well, I've been out of touch with most of my old friends,

only one or two still drop me a line occasionally.

Q: What does the woman mean?

12.M: If you can make up your mind about the color,

I can start on the outside of your house early next week.

W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frames

and yellow for the walls,

but I'll let you know tomorrow.

Q: Who is the woman talking to?

13.W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available

for under 500 dollars a month?

I need to move in next week when my new job starts.

M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars,

have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

14.W: You bought a pair of jeans yesterday, didn't you?

What are they like?

M: Oh, they are pretty much like my other ones,

except with a larger waist.

I guess I haven't spent much time exercising lately.

Q: What can we infer from the conversation about the man?

15.W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday.

What do you think?

M: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet.

Q: What does the man imply?

16.W: You haven't seen a blue notebook, have you?

I hope I didn't leave it in the reading room.

M: Did you check that pile of journals

you've borrowed from the library the other day?

Q: What is the man trying to say to the woman?

17.M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?

W: I'd love to, but I'm exhausted.

I was up till 3 this morning,

writing a paper for my literature class.

Q: Why does the woman decline the man's invitation?

18.W: You had a job interview yesterday, didn't you?

How did it go?

M: Not too bad, I guess.

There were about 20 candidates competing for the sales manager's job.

And finally it was down to three of us,

but the other two seemed better qualified.

Q: What does the man imply?

Now you'll hear two long conversations.

Conversation One

W: Simon, how does it feel to be retired?

M: Well, not so bad.

W: How have you been spending your time?

M: I have been spending more time with my family.

I've also travelled a bit, you know,

off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.

W: Great.

M: You know I haven't stopped work completely.

W: Yes, could you tell us more about this?

M: I'm on a scheme that's called phased retirement;

I had a six-month break from work,

after that I could apply for project work

with the company I used to work for.

W: How does the scheme work?

M: Well, it's a trial at the moment.

Instead of hiring temporary stuff,

the company advertises posts on its website

that retired employees like myself can access.

W: What sort of works advertised?

M: Well, all sorts of things, really.

Administrative work and more specialized work,

the sort of thing I can do.

Some of the projects can last five or six months,

and others can just be a couple of days.

I can decide more or less when to work.

So I can manage my own time.

W: I can see it's good for you.

What is your company get out of this?

M: Well,I still have all my old contacts at work,

so I know who to contact to get something done.

The company gets flexibility, too.

Once the job's over, that's it.

I'm not on their books any more.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19.Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable?

20.How does Simon get to know about the company's available posts?

21.Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme?

Conversation Two

W: Oh, where are we going?

M: I want to show you something.

W: I know, but what is it?

M: A farm. It's just down this road.

It's a **all place, but at least it would be our own.

W: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?

M: It isn't very large, only 40 acres.

We wouldn't have to pay very much right now.

W: Is there a house on the place?

M: A **all one, two bedrooms,

but it needs to be fixed up a little.

I can do the job myself.

W: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?

M: There is about half an acre around the house.

That's plenty of space.

W: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables.

And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn't we?

M: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.

W: What are you thinking about growing,

if we do take this place?

M: Well, it really isn't big enough for corn.

I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.

W: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.

M: We are used to hard work, aren't we?

W: Yes, we are, but the money.

Do we have enough to get started?

It seems like a dream.

M: I think we've saved enough.

We can pay a little on the farm

and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22.What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation?

23.What does the man say about the farm?

24.Why does the man intend to grow potatoes

rather than corn on the farm?

25.What is the woman's greatest concern about the man's plan?