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大学英语4级听力新题型15套试题

Test 3.

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 1 with a single line through the centre.

1.A) Get some change from Jane. B) Use the woman’s phone.

C) Go to look for a pay phone. D) Pay for the phone call.

2. A) It’s not raining as hard now. B) The rain has jus begun.

C) It only rained a little bit. D) It’s raining too hard to go out.

3. A) Paintbrushes. B) Some soap. C) A can of paint. D) Some ink.

4. A) Send some flowers to someone. B) Deliver a package to the hospital.

C) Arrange some flowers. D) Talk to a doctor.

5. A) In Europe B) Here. C) In America. D) In Australia.

6. A) Policeman and driver. B) Teacher and pupil. C) Officer and soldier. D) Director and actress.

7. A) Buy her some plants and take care of them. B) Take care of her house while she is away.

C) Water her plants while he is free. D) Water her plants while she is on holiday.

8. A) They are exciting. B) They are boring. C) They are time-consuming. D) They are rewarding.

9. A) She is waiting for the man. B) She is waiting for her mother.

C) She is waiting for a bus. D) She is waiting for it to stop raining.

10. A) Cold. B) very hot. C) Cooler than the weather on the day of this conversation.

D) Drier than the weather on the day of this conversation.

11. A) Florida. B) New York. C) California. D) Indiana.

12. A) Every ten minutes. B) At twenty to one. C) Every thirty minutes. D) Once a day.

13. A) It is now in daily touch with nine hundred people.

B) The volunteers have completed one million cells.

C) It is now starting to include new comers who want to meet new friends.

D) It has got support from all the neighbors of the old.

14. A) By a 77-year-old woman. B) By advertising in newspapers.

C) By neighborhood group meetings. D) On television.

15. A) It is operated by federal employees. B) It has been in operation for fifteen years.

C) It is especially for retired officials. D) It provides daily telephone calls.

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 1 with a single line through the centre.

16. A) They take in fewer students than public schools do.

B) They receive little or no support from public taxes.

C) They are only open to rich families. D) They receive less money from their churches.

17.A) Churches. B) The local authorities. C) The state government. D) The private companies.

18. A) Private schools admit more students in each class.

B) Private schools charge less than religious schools.

C) Private schools offer better opportunities for students’ development.

D) Private schools offer a variety of programs.

19. A) Pet owners are less likely to suffer from heart disease than those who do not own pets.

B) Pet owners are at risk of getting the same type of disease their pets have.

C) Pet owners have a tendency to be isolated from people around them.

D) Pet owners gradually develop an affection towards their pets instead of their children.

20. A) Blood levels. B) Living condition. C) Life style. D) Blood pressure.

21. A) Different pets have different effects on people’s health.

B) A new drug which can have the same effect as pets is now available.

C) Pet can make their owners psychologically healthy.

D) A new breakthrough has been made in the control of heart disease.

22. A) Once. B) Twice. C) Three times. D) Four times.

23. A) The heaviest kite. B) The kite with most unusual shape.

C) The kite that flies the highest. D) The funniest kite.

24. A) Only engineering students. B) Only the children.

C) Any Central State University student. D) Anyone who wants to enter.

25. A) Saturday at the commons. B) Saturday on top of the Engineering Tower.

C) Sunday at the commons. D) Sunday at the stadium.

Section C

Direction: In the section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Police in London have warned people to remain cautious following the bomb attacks during Thursday morning’s rush hour on the city’s transport system. The attacks are (26)to have killed at least fifty people and injured around seven hundred more.

(27) on television just hours after the attacks, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, promised an (28)investigation by the police and security services to track down those (29). Mr. Blair also said he knew those behind the attacks had acted in the name of Islam but he (30) that the overwhelming majority of Muslims abhorred (憎恨) the (31) as much as he did.

The first attack came just before nine in the morning on a train close to the main station in the city’s financial (32); minutes later the worst incident occurred: a bomb (33) in a deep underground line, killing more than twenty people. A third bomb on another (34)tore a hole through a tunnel wall, throwing debris onto a nearby track and involving a further two trains. The fourth explosion ripped the roof off a bus.

The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the(35), and with the underground network still(36)the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.

Test 4

Section A

1.A) Robert deserves her thanks for his help. B) Robert didn’t help much with the project.

C) She finished her project before Robert finished his.

D) She and Robert hadn’t finished planning their project yet.

2. A) How long he’ll be in Montreal. B) How he plans to travel to Montreal.

C) What form of transportation he’ll use there. D) What other cities he’s planning to visit.

3. A) Librarian and student. B) Boss and secretary.

C) Operator and student. D) Customer and repairman.

4. A) He finds the presentation hard to follow. B) He considers the presentation very dull.

C) He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.

D) He speaks highly of the presentation.

5. A) That he first has it repaired and then changes it with someone.

B) That he leaves it in the garage to be repaired. C) That he sells his car for a new one.

D) That he keeps his old car for a new one.

6. A) In the city. B) Near the train station. C) In the countryside. D) Near her workplace.

7. A) A day course. B) An evening course. C) The choice of courses. D) Their part-time job.

8. A) He wrote a book about great restaurants. B) He always makes reservations for dinner.

C) He read a book while he was eating dinner. D) He always finds good places to eat.

9. A) Pizza. B) Fish. C) Apple pie. D) Beef.

10. A) Because he has a test that night. B) Because he plans to go home for the weekend.

C) Because he has not studied at all during the semester.

D) Because he is helping his friend.

11. A) At six o’clock. B) At six-thirty. C) Over the weekend. D) On Monday.

12. A) Their attitudes about work. B) Different forms of work.

C) Importance of work for oneself. D) Balanced life and work.

13. A) The most hopeful. B) The most challenging. C) The most creative. D) The most enjoyable.

14. A) His negative attitude towards work. B) His unwillingness to do something for others.

C) His misunderstanding about publishing work. D) His selfishness in doing things.

15. A) The work is worth doing if it is challenging and competitive.

B) The work should be very creative leading to a wonder.

C) One should find satisfaction in his work if it is necessary.

D) One should like his work and stick to it as long as he takes it.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

16. A) To be excused. B) To be a free man in the prison.

C) To be helped out of prison. D) To explain the mistakes he had made.

17. A) Taking the key from the guard secretly. B) Killing the guard to take the key.

C) Waking the guard up to ask for his help. D) Stealing the gun from the guard.

18. A) Getting some food for the guard. B) Opening the door from the outside.

C) Getting the key and opening the door. D) Escaping from the prison.

19. A) The computer expert systems. B) The shortage of experts in the countryside.

C) The way to use the medical expert system.

D) The shortage of many things in developing countries.

20. A) A system that is used to train doctors.

B) A group of experts who can provide professional advice.

C) A system that trains computer experts.

D) A computer program that can provide professional advice.

21. A) It is not easy to see the shortage of experts in villages.

B) Many doctors and engineers have been sent to the countryside to solve problems.

C) Computer expert systems are widely used in developing countries.

D) Expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen.

22. A) The prison gates are always open. B) Its prisoners can work outside.

C) The prison has no armed guard. D) The prison is open to the public.

23. A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release.

B) It prisoners are seldom made to work overtime.

C) It is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.

D) It has no security measures.

24. A) One year. B) Two years. C) Thirteen years. D) Fourteen years.

25. A) Doubtful. B) Positive. C) Critical. D) Indifferent.

Section C

The World Trade Organization (WTO), created on January 1, 1995, is responsible for encouraging international trade to (26) as freely as possible and (27) that its trade agreements are respected and will settle any disputes.

In the five years since its (28), the WTO has emerged as one of the world’s most (29) economic organizations and taken its place (30)the World Bank and International (31) Fund.

The systems of global rules for the international trading system however, (32) back half a century to 1948 when the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was

(33) in the aftermath of World War II.

As time went by, it became clear that the GATT had two(34)—the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of a binding mechanism to settle disputes. After seven years of trade talks ending in 1994—the so-called Uruguay Round finally gave birth to the WTO. Thus it was complete with a binding dispute mechanism and new rules covering trade in (35)property.

The WTO, headquartered in Geneva, has now 135 members with 30 more (36).

Test 5

Section A

1. A) He is afraid he won’t be chosen for the trip. B) The boss has not decided where to go.

C) Such a trip is necessary for the company. D) It’s not certain whether the trip will take place.

2. A) He was late for school on the first day. B) He had a funny face.

C) He was the first person she met at school. D) He liked to show off in class.

3. A) Prepared a meal. B) Went to a wedding C) Stopped for groceries. D) Worked in a garden.

4. A) The post office. B) Monroe Street. C) The courthouse. D) Fourth Avenue.

5. A) She made mistakes because she rushed. B) Her mistakes weren’t serious.

C) She must hurry to laboratory. D) Her work in the laboratory isn’t finished.

6. A) To make the woman angry. B) To please the woman’s mother.

C) David is the man’s good friend. D) David is good at carrying on conversation.

7. A) He must meet his teacher. B) He must attend a class.

C) He must go out with his girlfriend. D) He must stay at school to finish his homework.

8. A)Having an interview.B)Filling out a formC)Talking with his friend.D)Asking for imformation

9. A) How to learn to find information on the Internet. B) How to use search engines like Google.

C) Where to find this year’s Oscar winners. D) Google, the fastest and smartest search engine.

10. A) To locate as many sources as possible. B) To find the exact idea you want to research.

C) To type in the correct names and years. D) To use the very specific key word.

11. A) The Oscar winners of last year. B) The nominated foreign language films.

C) This year’s Oscar winners. D) The nominees, the best movies and stars.

12. A) Asking about her holiday plan. B) Inquiring about some places of interest.

C) Offering some information about a museum.

D) Answering some questions about a historical site.

13. A) 35 yuan. B) 25 yuan. C) 15 yuan. D) 10 yuan.

14. A) Because she is a collector of ancient products.

B) Because she likes to read about ancient history.

C) Because the museum will teach a lot to her child.

D) Because her child feel curious about masks.

15. A) Spring. B) Summer. C) Autumn. D) Winter.

Section B

16. A) He wanted to find a place to read his paper.

B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.

C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee. D) He went there to meet his friend.

17. A)Toys for children. B)Important document

C)Food and coffee. D)Clothes and scientific papers

18. A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen.

C) He had taken the woman’s case. D) The woman played a joke on him.

19. A) His eyesight was too poor. B) He has to work to support himself.

B) Physics was too hard for him. D) He didn’t like physics any more.

20. A) He wanted to travel. B) He found his job boring.

C) He was not qualified to be an engineer. D) He was not happy with the new director.

21. A) He wanted to go to Spain. B) He wanted to work with his friend.

C) He enjoyed traveling around the world. D) He was rejected by the engineering firm.

22. A) The owner of the school promised him a good position.

B) He could earn more as a teacher than as a travel agent.

C) He wanted to earn more to support his family. D) He enjoyed teaching English.

23. A) People knew of Fly Spy in the past.

B) A very small radio station is placed in the body of each spy.

C) It is easy for people to discover a fly spy.

D) These spies are sent flying everywhere in the world.

24. A) For scouting. B) For collecting rubbish.

C) For amusement. D) For collecting peop le’s secrets.

25. A) Two square meters. B) Two square millimeters.

C) Less than two square millimeters. D) Twice the size of two square millimeters.

Section C

Honesty is one of the best virtues. It is also one of the most important and (26) personal qualities that people should build, because honesty can bring you (27) and respect from others. An honest person can (28) real friendship. He can also be (29) with responsibility, which is (30) to his success and happiness.

An honest student should (31) all himself to his studies, showing humiliation before knowledge. An honest businessman may win over more and more customers through being true to the customers in (32) competitions. In (33), a student who cheats in examinations may be caught on the spot and destroy his own reputation. A businessman may lose his customers and even markets if he deceives his customers into buying fake or (34) products.

(35), destruction of friendship or loss of profits, all can be attributed to deception and dishonesty. Remember, (36), whether they are above us, around us or below us, honesty is the best policy.

Test 6

Section A

1.A) They don’t know how to get to Mike’s home. B) They are discussing when to meet again.

C) They will go to Mike’s birthday party. D) They went to the same party some time ago.

2. A) He played his part quite well. B) He was not dramatic enough.

C) He performed better than the secretary. D) He exaggerated his part.

3. A) The electricity has gone off. B) He didn’t understand the manual.

C) He coul dn’t find the manual. D) The printer is out of order.

4. A) Make an important discovery. B) Perform an experiment with penicillin.

C) Study something other than biology. D) Discover a substitute for penicillin.

5. A) Professor Dixon asked his students to wait outside.

B) The weather isn’t very good today. C) Professor Dixon’s class is meeting outside today.

D) The class was suddenly canceled.

6. A) He hasn’t seen many operas. B) The tickets for the opera don’t cost much.

C) He didn’t attend the opera yesterday. D) The opera wasn’t as good as others.

7. A) Listen to music. B) Address a letter. C) Get his hair cut. D) Send a package.

8. A) Tom survived the accident. B) Tom was killed in the accident.

C) Someone saved Tom’s life. D) It did little damage to Tom’s car.

9. A) $ 35. B) $ 50. C) $ 100. D) $ 250.

10. A) To secure a two-bedroom apartment. B) To renew a six-month lease.

C) To pay for a dishwasher. D) To cover property damage.

11. A) For a week. B) For two weeks. C) For three weeks. D) For a month.

12. A) In the library on campus. B) In a classroom.

C) In the professor’s office. D) In the corridor between classes.

13. A) 2 weeks. B) 4 weeks. C) 6 weeks. D) 8 weeks.

14. A) The professor believes that the student’s work was not completely her own.

B) The professor believes that the student’s work is inferior to that of the other students.

C) The professor believes that the student’s project is incomplete.

D) The professor believes that the student should discuss her project at the faculty meeting.

15. A) write a report. B) Revise his project. C) Take an exam. D) Give a talk to the class. Section B

16. A) A researcher. B) A college professor. C) A technician. D) A writer.

17. A) The book was outdated. B) The book sold many copies.

C) The book was praised by critics. D) The book became more popular than her other books.

18. A) The book is an attack on the use of chemical preservation in food.

B) The book is a discussion of the hazards insects bring to the food supply.

C) The book is a warming about the dangers of misusing insecticides.

D) The book is an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.

19. A) Because it takes too long to process all applications. B) Because its resources are limited.

C) Because it is a library for special purposes. D) Because there is a shortage of staff.

20. A) Discard his application form. B) Forbid him to borrow any items.

C) Cancel his video card. D) Ask him to apply again.

21. A) One month. B) One week. C) Two weeks. D) Two months.

22. A) The long distance between his hometown and New York. B) His criminal record.

C) The high unemployment rate in New York. D) His unpopular character.

23. A) He wanted to be put in prison again. B) He needed the money to support his family.

C) He hated the barber there. D) He wanted to make himself well known.

24. A) He went directly to the police station. B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape.

C) He waited for the police to arrest him. D) He argued with the police angrily.

25. A) Mr. Spear enjoyed living in prison.

B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in his community.

C) The police in New York were not very efficient.

D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again.

Section C

At least five people have been killed in Haiti in flooding caused by Hurricane Dennis. The storm is a dangerous Category Four hurricane, on a (26) of one to five, with winds higher than 200 kilometers an hour. Dennis is now (27)heavy rains and high winds to Cuba, and is expected to (28)the U.S. state of Florida on Saturday or Sunday.

Cuban civil defense officials say they evacuated more than 200,000 people from southern (29) areas as Dennis approached. Cuban President Fidel Castro warned Cubans to expect major damage from the storm.

Dennis caused heavy flooding in Jamaica, but (30)the island a direct hit. Many areas of Jamaica are (31)power, and remain cut off from authorities trying to determine (32)damage the storm caused. Flooding in (33)deforested Haiti swept away roads and bridges, cutting off towns and cities in the southern part of the country.

Hurricane Dennis is one of the(34)to form this early in the hurricane season. The Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends November 30.

In Florida, Governor Jeb Bush has declared a(35), and ordered the evacuation of all non-residents of the Florida Keys.Florida was hit by four hurricanes last year, and Dennis is (36)strike the northern part of the state by Sunday.

Test 7

Section A

1.A) She can’t put up with the noise. B) She wants to save money to buy a piano.

C) The present apartment is too expensive. D) She has found a job a neighboring area.

2. A) His injury kept him at home. B) He didn’t think it necessary.

B) He was too weak to see the doctor. D) He failed to make an appointment.

3. A) She may telephone Arthur. B) Perhaps rehearsal should be canceled.

C) She can’t practice any other evening. D) Rehearsal has already been postponed.

4. A) He will review 3 more lessons. B) He will study the other 5 lessons.

C) He will go over the 12 lessons. D) He will study all the 15 lessons.

5. A) Encouraged. B) Indifferent. C) Insulted. D) Responsible.

6. A) Looking for a young lady. B) Looking for her wristwatch.

C) Looking for a man wearing a wristwatch. D) Looking for a young gentleman.

7. A) The pear. B) The weather. C) The cold. D) The seafood.

8. A) At a cigarette store. B) At a bus station. C) At a gas station. D) At Aunt Mary’s

9. A) Soured milk. B) Traps of advertising. C) Sales a T Mart. D) A careless purchase.

10. A) Late Sunday evening. B) Early Saturday morning.

C) Late Saturday evening. D) Early Sunday morning.

11. A) Because the milk she bought at a discount would expire soon.

B) Because she didn’t save 50% on all of the items she purchased.

C) Because she ignored the fact the lower the prices the lower quality the products.

D) Because she did not realize that all sales are used to cheat customers.

12. A) The election for senator. B) The election for treasurer.

C) The election for secretary. D) The election for president.

13. A) They’re competing against each other in an election.

B) The man is writing the woman’s speech. C) The man is interviewing the woman.

D) The woman is planning the man’s campaign.

14. A) Make posters. B) Write a speech. C) Answer questions. D) Study chemistry.

15. A) Compare their lecture notes. B) Give a speech at school canteen.

C) Prepare questions to be asked. D) Vote in the school election.

Section B

16. A) Because they give us a lot of fun.

B). Because they remind us of how to live properly and happily.

C) Because proverbs are more interesting than jokes.

D) Because many proverbs were written two hundred years ago.

17. A) The Chinese and Spanish language are famous for proverbs.

B) Franklin invented bifocal glasses. C) Comedians tell proverbs.

D) Proverbs are more permanent than jokes.

18. A) Because of his famous sayings.

B) Because he was one of the original signers of the American Constitution.

C) Because he told many jokes. D) Because he invented a new kind of stove.

19. A) What his crown was made of. B) Whether his crown was pure gold.

C) Who made the crown for him. D) What the weight of the crown was.

20. A) When he was walking on the street. B) When he was wearing his clothes.

C) When he was having a bath. D) When he was running home.

21. A) His famous discovery. B) His everyday life.

C) Friendly relations between Archimedes and the king. D) His hobbies.

22. A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.

B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.

C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.

D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.

23. A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.

B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.

C) Because they have nobody to play with.

D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.

24. A) Two types of only children. B) Parent s’ responsibilities.

C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children.

25. A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents.

C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minor faults Section C

Researchers in Troy, New York, have made the world’s smallest brushes, with bristles a thousand times thinner than a human hair. They’re (26)to sweep clean the tiny world of nanotechnology.

Brushes, brooms and hairy fly swats are probably among the first tools (27)by humans. (28), an ancient paintbrush used by a prehistoric cave artist (29) from 30,000 years ago. So it’s (30) that miniature versions of these should adorn the burgeoning field of nanotechnology.

The bristles of these new nanobrushes are made of tiny (31) filaments thirty billionths of a meter across and a few (32) long. The brush handles they’re attached to are comparatively large—(33)than a human hair! The researchers have taken microscope pictures showing the brushes can be used to(34)tiny pieces of nanodust on dirty surfaces—particles that would escape any normal brush.

The researchers also used their brushes to paint microstructures; and (35)the hairs

with absorbent compounds, they could soak up toxins from water. If the tiny tools prove robust enough, they could one day find medical uses painting (36)onto tiny parts in our bodies or sweeping away unwanted crud.

Test 8

Section A

1.A) She has to post a letter instead. B) She has to turn down the man’s request.

C) She is not sure if the computer is fixed. D) she can’t send the message right now.

2. A) Botany. B) Mathematics. C) Acting. D) Astronomy.

3. A) Take a taxi. B) Stay at another hotel.

C) Ask the driver for direction. D) Walk to the bank.

4. A) The woman is wearing long hair now. B) The woman followed the man’s advice.

C) The man didn’t want the woman to have her hair cut.

D) The man didn’t care if the woman had her hair cut or not.

5. A) He can teach her that program too. B) He owns several computers himself.

C) He is busier than Greg right now. D) He taught himself that program.

6. A) Because he didn’t have the time. B) Because Mary fell ill.

C) Because Mary doesn’t like football. D) Because he can’t stand football.

7. A) He had to work overtime. B) He was held up in traffic.

C) His car ran out of gas. D) He had a traffic accident.

8. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies. B) He is a very versatile person.

C) He has no talent for tennis. D) He does not study hard enough.

9. A) At 2:15 p.m. B) At 11:00 a.m. C) At 2:00 p.m. D) At 1:45 p.m.

10. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

11. A) That she has taken up her trip before. B) That she does not like to travel.

C) That she is traveling with a friend. D) That she will take the bus again this month.

12. A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 17

13. A) A driver’s license. B) A permission slip. C) A registration card. D) Nothing.

14. A) Next quarter. B) Friday at nine o’clock. C) Friday afternoon. D) Later the same day.

15. A) That he is majoring in mathematics. B) That he has never taken a chemistry course.

C) That he is a freshman. D) That he does not like his advisor.

Section B

16. A) From his friend. B) From the theater.

C) From a charity organization. D) From an unknown source.

17. A) Her husband was taking her out to the theater. B) Her husband had helped her get a job.

C) Her husband was going to buy her some nice gifts.D) Her husband had found his lost briefcase.

18. A) He had lost the tickets for the theater. B) He had lost his briefcase.

C) He had left his briefcase at home. D) He had left the tickets in the office.

19. A) It grows easily in various conditions. B) It gives higher yields than other grain crops.

C) It is delicious but inexpensive. D) It can be cooked in many ways.

20. A) Tomato juice. B) Chocolate beans. C) Sweet corn. D) Fried potatoes

21. A) They brought great wealth to Spain. B) They led to the discovery of America.

C) They made native American lifestyles known. D) They made native American foods popular.

22. A) 65. B) 35. C) 27. D) 9.

23. A) All the women tested except those volunteers. B) Those who were generally active.

C) Those who had been more active than the average.

D) Those who had suffered backaches and other discomforts.

24. A) Zero gravity. B) Pains. C) Food and oxygen. D) Radiation.

25. A) Space Testing Causes Backaches in Women B) Tests Show Women Suited for Space Travel.

C) Old Women, Too, Can Travel In Space. D) Poor Wages for Women Space-test Volunteers. Section C

The former football star, Diego Maradona, has admitted publicly for the first time that he used his hand to (26) one of the most controversial goals in the history of the international game.

There has long been (27) football rivalry between Argentina and England, but when the two teams met in the (28) finals of the 1986 World Cup, the disputed goal became one of the most famous in the world. (29) the England goalkeeper for the ball, the short and stocky Maradona raised his left arm into the air to (30)the ball into the net. Television pictures and photographs (31) later, showed the goal to be illegal.

Maradona claimed it was ―the Hand of God‖ which had guided the ball, not his own. Argentina went on to win 2-1 and (32)lift the World Cup. Since then the incident has irked English supporters, but (33) satisfaction to Argentine fans.

Nineteen years later, speaking on his own(34), Maradona has finally admitted a truth which everyone knew. Few will be angered—his second goal against England in the same match was one of the finest (35)in World Cup history. The defeated England coach, Bobby Robson, (36) a miracle, which following ―the Hand-of-God‖ goal seems supremely apt.

Test 9

Section A

the centre.

1.A) Because he was so hungry, he rushed off to eat. B) He found some good buys at the store.

C) Everybody was angry at him for leaving. D) He was too mad to say anything when he left.

2. A) She doesn’t talk very much. B) She doesn’t really like skating.

C) She skates a lot these days. D) She’d like to become a better skater.

3. A) He intends to relax for a few weeks. B) The final exams he took were very easy.

C) It’s too early for him to make plans. D) He still has a couple of tests to take.

4. A) Play a tape recorder. B) Take a picture. C) Repair a typewriter. D) Start a car.

5. A) Sunny and warm. B) Cold and windy. C) Sunny but windy. D) Rainy and cold.

6. A) Once a week. B) Twice a week. C) Three times a week. D) Four times a week.

7. A) In New York. B) In Boston. C) In Newport. D) In Washington.

8. A) The man is planning a trip to Madison. B) The man has not been to Madison before.

C) The man doesn’t like Madison. D) The man has been to Madison before.

9. A) She is spending the weekends. B) She sells bikes for her dad.

C) She is looking for a bike. D) She is doing some exercise with a bike.

10. A) He wants to get a racer for sports. B) He wants to use it to go traveling.

C) He wants to use it for daily transportation. D) He wants to use it to do some exercise.

11. A) To make sure it’s the right height. B) To get it top of the line.

C) To be sure it’s in good condition. D) To feel comfortable.

12. A) The man’s lateness for class. B) The topic for their class presentation.

C) The presentations of other students. D) Their bad luck and the Murphy’s law.

13. A) Because his car was broken. B) Because no one gave him a ride.

C) Because it was a 30-minute bus ride. D) Because the bus ride was safe in bad weather.

14. A) Business. B) Literature. C) History. D) Meteorology.

15. A) 60. B) 45. C) 30. D20.

Section B

16. A) A deep, but beautiful voice. B) Good grammar.

C) Understanding of the audience’s view points. D) Full information on the subject.

17. A) Confusing writing is not good writing. B) Writing is not easy for everyone.

C) Correct grammar is part of good writing. D) Anyone can learn to write.

18. A) His advice is still useful today. B) He knew nothing about writing.

C) He was a popular teacher. D) He was born under a lucky star.

19. A) They invited him to a party. B) They asked him to make a speech.

C) They gave a special dinner for him. D) They invited his wife to attend the dinner.

20. A) He was embarrassed. B) He felt greatly encouraged

C) He felt sad. D) He was deeply touched.

21. A) Sam’s wife didn’t think that the company was fair to Sam.

B) Sam’s wife was satisfied with the gold watch and the dinner.

C) Sam did not like the gold watch, but hoped for some money.

D) The company had some financial problems.

22. A) The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants. B) The exhaustion of energy resources.

C) The destruction of oil wells. D) The spread of the black powder from the fires.

23. A) The underground oil resources have not been affected.

B) The underground water resources have not been polluted.

C) The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.

D) Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.

24. A) To restore the normal production of the oil well.

B) To estimate the losses caused by the fires.

C) To remove the oil left on the surface of the desert.

D) To use the oil left in the oil lakes.

25. A) Burning oil will need black powder detectors.

B) A new environmental problem will arise from burning the oil.

C) Black powder detectors are useful machines in cleaning up the gases.

D) Resident near the oil lakes will breathe more oil vapors.

Section C

India’s biggest state-run oil firm recently lost out to a Chinese company in a bid to acquire PetroKazakhstan –a Canadian oil company with substantial reserves in Central Asia. The deal underlined the growing competition between the two (26) and rapidly growing Asian countries for oil and gas (27)in other countries.

India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation had reportedly put in the highest bid for PetroKazakhstan in the first round. But the deal (28) in favor of China’s National Petroleum Corporation, when it improved its offer to nearly $4.2 (29).

Disappointed officials from the Indian oil company say their bankers are (30)their options to see if they will be allowed to revise their bid.

The (31)competition for PetroKazakhstan underlines the urgency with which the two Asian giants, India and China, are trying to (32) energy supplies in other countries. The two need oil and other resources in (33) amounts as their economies and populations surge.

Recently, however, there have been calls for the two countries to cooperate rather than compete(34)new energy assets.

After losing the PetroKazakhstan bid, India’s oil minister said China and India nee ded to adopt a ―collaborative approach‖ to prevent acquisition costs from climbing higher. He says he will visit Beijing in November to discuss the two countries mounting (35).

There have already been some signs of such cooperation. In Sudan, India and China

(36)the same oil fields, with the Indians holding a smaller stake than the Chinese.

Test 10

Section A

1.A) She will do anything but golf. B) She seldom wants to do anything.

C) She never plays, but she’d like to. D) She is an enthusiastic golfer.

2. A) She finds reading poetry rewarding. B) She made some beautiful poetry.

C) She wrote some award-winning poems. D) She is now writing for a newspaper.

3. A) They were inexpensive. B) He’s going to give them away.

C) They were free. D) He has to return them soon.

4. A) He isn’t going out today. B) The wind is dying down.

C) He thinks today is Wednesday. D) The wind is strong today.

5. A) Go over the list. B) Do some shopping.

C) List everything her friend needs. D) Go for an outing.

6. A) Find a large room B) Buy two bookshelves C) Sell the old table D) Rearrange some furniture

7. A) His in Europe to see his mother. B) He is on a European tour with his mother.

C) He is at home on sick leave. D) He is attending his sick mother at home.

8. A) A guest and a receptionist. B) A passenger and an air hostess.

C) A customer and a shop assistant. D) A guest and a waitress.

9. A) In a dentist’s office. B) In a drugstore. C) In a hospital. D) In a doctor’s office.

10. A) To tell him that the woman would meet him at his office.

B) To ask him for an appointment. C) To ask him what time the woman’s appointment was.

D) To get a prescription for the woman.

11.A) The woman had a toothache. B) She wanted to buy some aspirin.

C) She was a regular patient of Dr. William. D) Dr. William was very busy.

12. A) Final exams. B) A history class. C) A summer tour. D) Term paper.

13. A) His parents will take her to Gettysburg. B) He has been to Gettysburg several times.

C) He has to go to Gettysburg for history class. D) He was never been to Gettysburg until now.

14. A) why he needed to go to Gettysburg. B) What places his parents took him to that summer.

C) What he saw at Gettysburg last time. D) Why they failed to go to Gettysburg.

15. A) It is a place with historical significance. B) It is only a few hours drive from their city.

C) Children need to go there for history education D) It should be the first choice for summer tour 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

16. A) Chemicals B) Vapor C) Water D) Gas

17. A) By passing steam over dry ice. B) By turning ordinary ice into steam.

C) By melting dry ice. D) By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.

18. A) It takes a longer time to melt. B) It is lighter to carry.

C) It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice. D) It is not so cold as ordinary ice.

19. A) In the 1920’s B) In the 1930’s C) In the 1940’s D) In the 1950’s

20. A) The silk T-shirt in white color. B) The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or picture.

C) The nylon T-shirt worn on playground. D) The wool T-shirt worn for work.

21. A) T-shirts feel soft and wash well. B) T-shirts are smart and comfortable.

C) T-shirts go well with trousers. D) T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.

22. A) New technology is being employed. B) Advertisements are being widely used.

C) New designs are being adopted. D) More synthetic materials are being introduced.

23. A) Because the seaside was the best place for vacation.

B) Because he walks too much as a salesman. C) Because all the hotels were every expensive.

D) Because he wanted to cure his hurting feet.

24. A) Because he saw the salesman walk down to the sea without permission.

B) Because he mistook the salesman for a thief.

C) Because the salesman asked him for permission to take salt water.

D) Because the salesman came again after lunch.

25. A) Because it was in the afternoon. B) Because he had sold thousands of buckets of salt water.

C) Because the tide had gone out.

D) Because it was actually a swimming pool and the water had been pumped out.

Section C

European Union and Chinese trade officials have begun talks in Beijing to revise a trade agreement that has blocked tons of clothing from reaching European stores. The talks come just days before the United States and China hold similar discussions on the (26)of Chinese textiles.

It has been only two months since European Union and Chinese trade officials agreed in Beijing to limit (27) Chinese textile exports to Europe. Both sides hailed that (28) solution as a breakthrough in trade relations, and the Chinese suggested it was an example for the United States to (29).

However, the quotas agreed to in June on Chinese (30), pants, bras and other textile categories have already been reached. European customs officials have therefore (31)the import of millions of dollars worth of these items, (32) some European retailers short of goods.

Anja Lorcher is a trade policy adviser at the Foreign Trade Association, a Brussels-based retail organization (33) in foreign trade issues. She says the June agreement did not

(34)the buying cycle of European retailers, whose business will now suffer as their goods lay beyond reach.

―They have been paid for. They’re (35)in warehouses and they have to be in the shops next week,‖ she said. ―Which will not be possible if nothing happens this week.‖China would also like to see more of its exports on European shelves. An editorial Thursday in the official China Daily newspaper urged the European Union to (36)of fair trade.

Test 11

Section A

1.A) This is the first paper the professor has assigned.

B) The man doesn’t like the choice of topics.

C) The professor will assign the class specific topics.

D) The students must have the topic of their papers approved.

2. A) No, all the rooms are taken. B) Yes, there is double room.

C) Yes, there are some spare rooms. D) Yes, there is a single room.

3. A) She adjusts to college life easily. B) It was hard for her to get into college.

C) She no longer attends college. D) It doesn’t take her long to get to campus.

4. A) He doesn’t mind moving. B) He won’t move for two weeks.

C) He’d rather not be moving. D) He’s decided not to move.

5. A) They’re always expensive. B) They’re inexpensive now.

C) They haven’t been cleaned. D) There aren’t any available.

6. A) She feels that he won’t accept anything. B) She is sure he already has a pocket calculator.

C) She thinks he has almost everything he wants.

D) She is afraid he wants more than she can afford.

7. A) He offered her a pencil. B) He was afraid of losing his pen.

C) He lent her his extra pen. D) He said he didn’t have any extra ink.

8. A) To the beach. B) To a play. C) To a movie theatre. D) To a restaurant.

9. A) Luck and success. B) Gate’s secret to success.

C) Gate’s college education. D) Gates and Microsoft.

10. A) Good luck. B) His hard work. C) His friend Paul. D) Good timing.

11. A) It always puts the needs of customers first.

B) It always keeps pace with the latest development.

C) It should put his attitudes and approaches to work.

D) Luck, hard work and his friendship with Paul are essential to Microsoft.

12. A) He ascribes success to his college education.

B) He feels very sorry for not finishing college. C) He has no objection to his college education.

D) He thinks it good to drop out of college in time.

13. A) The woman’s husband. B) The owner of the apartment.

C) The apartment manager. D) The tenant who occupies the apartment now.

14. A) In a house. B) In a hotel.

C) In a two-bedroom apartment. D) In a three-bedroom apartment.

15. A) Because she thought the apartment was too small.

B) Because it was the first apartment she had seen.

C) Because her husband had not seen it. D) Because the rent was too high.

Section B

16. A) America. B) Britain C) Australia D) Hong Kong.

17. A) A cup of tea. B) A cup of coffee. C) A glass of water. D) A cup of Chinese liquor.

18. A) Because she was thirty. B) Because she liked drinking.

C) Because she knew little about Chinese culture.

D) Because she wanted to drink to her satisfaction.

19. A) Two cups. B) One cup. C) Half a cup. D) About twelve cups.

20. A) The crust. B) The ground. C) The plane. D) The boundary.

21. A) Two. B) Seventy. C) Seven. D) Twelve.

22.A) The east coast of North America. B) The west coast of North America.

C) The middle of the Atlantic Ocean. D) The middle of the Pacific Ocean.

23. A) Watching traditional plays. B) Visiting the magnificent libraries.

C) Boating on the river. D) Cycling in narrow streets.

24. A) There are many visitor there. B) There are many students there.

C) There are many old streets there. D) There are many bicycles there.

25. A) He thinks the city is too crowded. B) He likes the place very much.

C) He thinks the streets are too narrow.

D) He admires the comfortable life of the students there.

Section C

Britain is launching a new scheme to improve the teaching of finance in schools. Personal finance is already part of the national curriculum in England and Wales while Scotland and North Ireland are developing their own (26). But according to the Personal Finance Education Group (PFEG), the organization behind today’s move, teachers don’t always get the help they need.

Schools like Broadwater in Surrey already use examples of (27)with money in lessons like mathematics. But unlike many other schools, it’s taking things a (28) further. Its teacher devised a course where people set up their own business, part of that (29)money management.

By 2005, it’s hoped that (30) school children will have had access to personal

finance lessons, something that would go down well with parents. Learning about money is already part of the timetable for some of the pupils at this school. But where personal finance is taught, the problem for teachers can be getting hold of the (31) material. The moment students leave school, they have to face the (32)of dealing with complicated financial forms, as well as things like credit and (33).

The group leader at PFEG said, ―(34) to do is to make it easier for teachers. We want them to be able to put personal finance education examples into all different parts of their subject areas. (35); it could be the personal and social health education. Some teachers might find it useful in their IT lessons, whereas other teachers might find it useful to explore the moral dimensions of the (36).‖

Test 12

Section A

1. A) 5:00. B) 5:15. C) 5:30. D) 5:45.

2. A) $ 1.40 B) $ 4.30. C) $ 6.40. D) $ 8.60.

3. A) Forget about the concert. B) Spend more time practicing.

C) Find a new place to live. D) Go to another concert.

4. A) New York. B) Denver. C) Phoenix. D) Chicago.

5. A) Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B) The woman should have been more attentive.

C) Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.

D) The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.

6. A) He needs to find a new job. B) He can’t get to his keys.

C) His car needs to be repaired. D) He doesn’t know where his keys are.

7. A) At home. B) At the riverside. C) At the health center. D) At his office.

8. A) Look for a more expensive hotel. B) Go to another hotel by bus.

C) Try to find a quiet place. D) Take a walk around the city.

9. A) In the morning. B) 10 p.m. C) 9 a.m. D) At midnight.

10. A) Because his friend lives one-hour drive away from the cinema.

B) Because his friend hopes to watch another movie tomorrow.

C) Because the man cannot buy one more ticket for that show.

D) Because his friend needs to drive one hour to the theater after work.

11. A) 1. B) 3. C) 6. D) 10.

12. A) Go to summer school. B) Take a vacation. C) Stay at home. D) Earn some money.

13. A) They hired someone to stay in their home. B) They left their pets with neighbors.

C) They rented their house to a student. D) They asked their gardener to watch their home.

14. A) Walking the dog. B) Cutting the grass. C) Watching the children. D) Feeding the fish.

15. A) They attend a house-sitter’s party. B) They interview a house-sitter’s friends.

C) They check a house-sitter’s references. D) They look at a house-sitter’s transcripts.

Section B

16. A) He was good at writing about interesting people.

B) It was much easier to write stories about people.

C) He believed that people are always easier to learn about other people.

D) He thought people played an important role in world events.

17. A) Action. B) World News. C) Enterprise. D) Faces and Places.

18. A) He is a sportsman. B) He is an actor. C) He is a photographer. D) He is a publisher.

19. A) It’s good for training one’s character but not good for on e’s health.

B) It can not prepare pupils to be good citizens.

C) It has less effect on a child’s character than sports and games.

D) It’s as important as after-class activities.

20. A) Because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.

B) Because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.

C) Because the school authorities have neglected discipline.

D) Because pupils there are too fond of playing.

21. A) Practical work. B) Collective activities. C) Teacher’s encouragement. D) Book knowledge.

22. A) The shapes of water droplets. B) The formation of rain clouds.

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23. A) They both form in large spherical masses. B) They are both common only in cold climates.

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24. A) It leaves a fine coating of ice on everything. B) It is made up of ice crystals.

C) It occurs when ice evaporates. D) It feels icy even though it is vapor.

25. A) The density of the water droplets in the air. B) The size of the water droplets.

C) The temperature of the water droplets. D) The purity of the water vapor.

Section C

Hong Kong Disneyland is set to open on September 12. But the theme park has already suffered bad publicity and it (26) had to reverse course on its plan to serve shark’s fin soup. After (27) a spirited campaign against the Walt Disney Company, environmentalists welcomed the Disneyland’s announcement that it will not serve the Chinese (28), shark’s fin soup.

Shark’s fin soup is a traditional dish at Chinese banquets and wed dings. While many enjoy it for its taste and reputed healthful (29), it is most popular as a sign of status. Because it is expensive and requires intensive preparation, many Chinese (30) it with wealth and power.

Disney came under fire when it said it would serve the dish at two of the (31) hotels. Green Peace, the international environmental organization, says the company was neglecting its

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