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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.

Question 12

A. The shops nearby.

B. Life at a secondary school.

C. Project for Economics.

D. Researches and surveys.

Question 13

A. He interviewed the people who looked friendly.

B. He travelled to the same shops.

C. He cheated in the statistics.

D. He didn't use a questionnaire.

Question 14

A. Clubs.

B. Cafes.

C. Supermarkets.

D. Pubs.

Question 15

A. They will go to shops together.

B. They will write a short report.

C. They will do the Project for Economics together. D. They will interview the local people.

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).

Question 16

A. They have jobs and other commitments.

B. They think they should follow the current trend.

C. Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.

D. Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.

Question 17

A. They would like to spend more time with them.

B. They don't want to use up all their life savings.

C. They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.

D. They fear they will regret it afterwards.

Question 18

A. Be frank and seek help from others.

B. Provide professional standard care.

C. Make full use of community facilities.

D. Be affectionate and cooperative.

Directions:

In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the

passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for

its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time,

you are required to fill in the blanks 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. Directions:

In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage

through carefully before making your choices. Each

choice in the bank is identified by a letter. You may not use

any of the words in the bank more than once.

A) attacks

B) cage

C) continuously

D) dangerous

E) definitely

F) determined

G) estimated

H) including

I) insurance

J) legislation

K) police

L) proposals

M) reasonable

N) responsible

O) ridiculous

Directions:

In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten

statements attached to it.

Each statement contains information given in one of the

paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information

is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. How the West Views Our Animals

A) The Chinese lunar new year “Tiger” is coming. How

does a Westerner see each of the 12 animals in the Chinese

zodiac (生肖)? Some answers to these questions and more are as

follows:

B) Rat: The Chinese see rats as dirty, but they also think

laoshu are smart. Most people in the West, however, see little

good in the creature. Mice, on the other hand, are more likeable.

To be “quiet as a mouse” means to be pleasantly quiet. No one

in their right mind wants to be called “a rat”, which suggests

that they are crafty, dishonest and selfish.

C) Ox: Westerners respect the ox for its strength and hard-working spirit. However, bulls are generally viewed negatively

because of their aggressive nature. Cows are considered the

“cutest” of the three. In fact, in the US, people often decorate

their homes with pictures of cows. The animal is associated with

the comfort and quiet of a country home.

D) Tiger: Simply put, if you see a tiger, you'd better run. In

the West, a tiger may be a beautiful woman or a handsome man.

Calling someone a tiger means you understand that they can be

dangerous. “Tiger” is also used to describe spoiled little

children. They look cute, but they are often up to some bad

behavior.

E) Rabbit: Many Chinese think the rabbit is cute and docile

(温顺的). However, few Americans can say the word “rabbit”

without thinking of the clever cartoon character Bugs Bunny. Also,

rabbits are known in the West as being extremely reproductive.

They can produce three or four litters (一胎生下的小动物) a year,

with up to six rabbits in each.

F) Dragon: The dragon has come to be a political symbol