标准听力(一)—— 标准听力(十)听力原文及答案解析文本文件
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标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I thought you were going to drive carefully so you wouldn’t get a traffic ticket.M: I was, but it didn’t work out that way.Q: What happened to the man on that day?【听前预测】选项中的He,traffic ticket,drove carelessly等表明,对话可能与He因粗心驾车而受罚有关。
【解析】选[B]。
女士提到的…drive carefully...wouldn’t get a tr affic ticket和男士提到的but it didn’t work out that way 表明,男士收到了罚单(get a traffic ticket),故答案为[B]。
12. M: I don’t think Jim particularl y likes his cousin. What do you say?W: You are smart. There have been hard feelings between them for years, but no one knows the details.Q: What does the woman say about Jim and his cousin?【听前预测】选项中的The,misunderstanding,like/angry with each other等表明,本题涉及They之间的关系, 听音时留意They的指代对象。
【解析】选[C]。
男士指出Jim不喜欢他的cousin,女士说There have been hard feelings between them for years,由此可知,他们(Jim和cousin)不和已很多年,选项中能概括这个含义的是[C],故为答案。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Part III Listening Comprehension Section A…………………………………………………………………………………………………11. W: I have to think about your offer. I can‟t say “yes”or “no” at the moment.M: You can take your time. It will do if you let me know your decision in a day or two.Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中的The man thinks,the woman should save his time,The woman need not hurry等表明,本题可能与男士给女士的建议有关。
【解析】选[D]。
女士说她现在还不能马上对男士的提议给予回复,男士让女士不必着急,还说她在一两天内给他答复就行了,由此可知,女士不必立刻做出决定,故答案为[D]。
12. M: Here comes my secretary. She‟s an extremelygood-looking young woman, don‟t you think?W: Yes, but I heard that her work isn‟t as good as her appearance.Q: What does the woman think of the secretary? 【听前预测】选项中的She is,good-looking,perfect,good at work等表明,本题与对女士的评价有关。
【解析】选[D]。
男士提到自己的秘书长得很漂亮,女士表示同意,但接着用but转折提到她听说她(即男士的秘书)的工作能力没有外表那么好(her work isn‟t as good as her appearance),言外之意就是男士的秘书的工作能力不行,故答案为[D]。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Part III Listening Comprehension Section A…………………………………………………………………………………………………11. W:I have to think about your offer。
I can’t say“yes” or “no" at the moment。
M:You can take your time。
It will do if you let me know your decision in a day or two。
Q:What do we learn from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中的The man thinks,the woman should save his time,The woman need not hurry等表明,本题可能与男士给女士的建议有关。
【解析】选[D].女士说她现在还不能马上对男士的提议给予回复,男士让女士不必着急,还说她在一两天内给他答复就行了,由此可知,女士不必立刻做出决定,故答案为[D]。
12。
M: Here comes my secretary。
She's an extremely good—looking young woman,don’t youthink?W: Yes,but I heard that her work isn’t as good as her appearance。
Q: What does the woman think of the secretary? 【听前预测】选项中的She is,good-looking,perfect,good at work等表明,本题与对女士的评价有关. 【解析】选[D]。
男士提到自己的秘书长得很漂亮,女士表示同意,但接着用but转折提到她听说她(即男士的秘书)的工作能力没有外表那么好(her work isn’t as good as her appearance),言外之意就是男士的秘书的工作能力不行,故答案为[D]。
标准听力(一)——标准听力(十)听力原文及答案解析文本标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I don’t believe we’ve ever met before, have we?M: We’ve been introduced at other parties. Don’t you remember?Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】根据意思相反的两个选项中有一个很可能是答案的命题规律,答案锁定在[A]和[D]之间。
【解析】选[A]。
对话中男士提到的We’ve been introduced at other parties(我们是在其他派对上经人介绍认识的),[A]的内容是对此的同义转述,met对应introduced,故答案为[A]。
12. W: Thank heaven, it’s Friday. Are you doing anyt hing special this weekend?M: Good question. To tell you the truth, my brother might be coming over and so everything is up in the air right now.Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】由选项中的He,plans以及He has to可知,对话与男士的计划有关,男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[B]。
男士的话everything is up in the air为听音重点。
[B]的内容为男士的话的同义转述,故为答案,其中no definite plans对应up in the air。
up in the air意为“悬而未决”。
13. W: Henry, are you still planning to buy that nice red sports car you looked at last week?M: I’m afraid that’s impossible because I haven’t been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it.Q: What do we learn about Henry?【听前预测】由选项中的afford,new car,paid for,cash及He can’t/will等可知,对话很可能与男士是否决定买车有关,男士的话为听音重点。
英语标准听力(一)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She originally proposed it.[B] She’s quite sure it will take place.[C] Its success depends on the weather.[D] She doesn’t think it will be held as proposed.12. [A] The library has already chosen some people to work there.[B] The library is looking for more applicants.[C] She is going to give the man a job offer.[D] The man should hurry up.13. [A] Antibiotics. [B] Cough medicine.[C] Honey and whisky. [D] Over-the-counter medicines.14. [A] The woman is a housewife.[B] The woman is an excellent cook.[C] Mary helped a lot in cooking the dish.[D] The woman has never cooked before.15. [A] She is not a very famous actress.[B] She is not so fortunate as other actresses.[C] She is not very much tempted by big money.[D] She has no idea of how to make advertisements.16. [A] The man should buy a new camera.[B] The man can have his camera fixed here.[C] She will probably fix the man’s camera herself.[D] The camera should have been brought in earlier.17. [A] The so-early start-working hour.[B] The advanced equipment in the laboratory.[C] The terrible working habit of his colleagues.[D] The interval between the start-working hours of two places.18. [A] She thinks the man should stay with his sister at home.[B] She invites the man and his sister to her party.[C] She will go with the man to meet his sister.[D] She will cancel her birthday party.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The colors of clothing.[B] The individual taste on clothing.[C] The idea of psychology of clothing.[D] The clothing fashion.20. [A] It is a subconscious thing.[B] It reflects a lack of self-consciousness.[C] It is unnecessary indeed.[D] It is a kind of conscious act.21. [A] He has a feeling of insecurity. [B] He is missing his family.[C] He lacks self-confidence. [D] He feels ill.22. [A] Warmer clothes. [B] More aggressive clothes.[C] Clothes of brighter colors. [D] More casual clothes.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] He can’t find an ideal date.[B] He is too common a person.[C] He has failed to realize his dreams.[D] He is deceived by Mrs. Right.24. [A] Entering a large company without application.[B] Programming human feelings into machines.[C] Deciding one’s best partner through Internet.[D] Matching up people with questionnaires.25. [A] It is n’t reliable. [B] It needs checking.[C] It is definitely trustworthy. [D] It won’t hurt to try.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She has been living with her father.[B] She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.[C] She was sad about the death of her father.[D] She can’t search for her father without being watched.27. [A] They will certainly die in 8 to 10 years.[B] They will forget everybody but their spouses.[C] Their families and friends will experience mental sufferings.[D] Their families and friends will suffer from the same disease.28. [A] It occurs for a number of reasons.[B] It occurs with changes in personality.[C] It occurs from sadness, shock, anger, and so on.[D] It occurs from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else.29. [A] Early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring.[B] Nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease.[C] When one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, he will be buried.[D] It is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To make a deal. [B] To greet each other.[C] To show friendliness. [D] To reach an agreement.31. [A] Westerners are unwilling to shake hands.[B] Westerners are more reserved than the Chinese.[C] We shouldn’t shake hands with European women.[D] We should make a judgment before shaking hands.32. [A] To give us some advice before we travel abroad.[B] To offer us some important facts about handshaking.[C] To introduce us to some different customs in the West.[D] To tell us some differences between the East and the West.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Factors that affect the ability to memorize.[B] The influence of childhood memories on adulthood.[C] A proposal for future psychological research.[D] Benefits of a busy lifestyle.34. [A] The need to exercise the memory.[B] How the brain differs from other body tissues.[C] The unconscious learning of a physical activity.[D] How nerves control body movement.35. [A] Repeat it aloud. [B] Write it down.[C] Make a mental picture of it. [D] Practice recalling it.Section CTo be successful in a job interview, one should demonstrate certain personal and (36) _______ qualities. There is a need to create a good (37) _______ in the limited time available. Furthermore, the impression made should be one that the interviewer will (38) _______ while he sees other applicants. At all times, the applicant should present his most attractive qualities during an interview. One should, for example, take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed, avoiding the (39) _______ of too elaborate or too casual attire. On the (40) _______ side, clothes may be an effective leveler, putting one on par with other applicants and requiring the interviewer to consider more important (41) _______. On the other hand, clothes which are too informal may convey the impression that the job is not being taken seriously, or that the interviewee’s (42) _______ to work is as casual as his dress. Clothes which are too elaborate, too colorful or too expensive suggest a lack of (43) _______ as to what behavior is appropriate for the job. (44) ______________________________________________________. It may not be true that “clothes make the man”, but the first and often the lasting impression may be determined by the clothes one wears. (45) ______________________________________________________. Sincespeech is a reflection of personality, it is a good idea to reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. (46) ________________________________________________.英语标准听力(二)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] Tom is always late. [B] Tom will not show up.[C] Tom is usually on time. [D] Tom will be there at 8:30.12. [A] Lack of sleep. [B] Too tight a hat.[C] Long working hours. [D] Long exposure to the sun.13. [A] He doesn’t like the way Americans speak.[B] He speaks English as if he were a native speaker.[C] He doesn’t mind speaking English with an accent.[D] His English is still poor after ten years in America.14. [A] The lab will be a better place for reading.[B] The woman should have stayed at the library.[C] The woman should have complained to her neighbor.[D] The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.15. [A] He has a great marriage.[B] He has broken up with his wife.[C] He has got married for two years.[D] He has a tough relationship with his wife.16. [A] Give his speech as many times as he can.[B] Get some exercise before he gives his speech.[C] Begin working on a new speech.[D] Check for problems with his presentation materials.17. [A] The deadline is drawing near. [B] She turned in the proposals today.[C] She can’t meet the deadline. [D] They are two days ahead of time.18. [A] She has confidence in him. [B] She has also won a scholarship.[C] She is surprised at the news. [D] She is not interested in the news.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The man can’t conc entrate in the library.[B] The man wants to live near to the library.[C] The man dislikes talking and playing cards.[D] The man wants to find a quiet residence.20. [A] The apartment is cheaper than the dorm.[B] Smoking is forbidden in the dorm.[C] The dorm is too noisy for him to write his essays.[D] He can’t get along with his roommates.21. [A] Two. [B] Four. [C] Five. [D] Six.22. [A] To give up moving out of the student’s dorm.[B] To ask the university accommodation office.[C] To buy a small apartment of his own.[D] To share one room with the woman.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] The cave people of the Ice Age.[B] The societies of the Ice Age.[C] The homes of the early Ice Age people.[D] The early Ice Age civilization.24. [A] By using the computers.[B] By referring to the catalogue the librarian has given.[C] By asking the librarian to help her.[D] By confining the subject to a smaller concept.25. [A] She should pay for using them.[B] She should go to another library.[C] She should read them just in the main library.[D] She should get permission from the librarian.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because losers need encouragement, too.[B] Because failure is the mother of success.[C] Because losers and winners should be equally treated.[D] Because what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.27. [A] People wear magnificent clothes.[B] The Greek team marches in first.[C] Runners enter the stadium with torches.[D] Each team has to put on a wonderful display.28. [A] A Greek sportsman.[B] A judge from the host country.[C] An official from the host country.[D] A sportsman from the host country.29. [A] The track and field events. [B] The horse-riding events.[C] The boat-racing events. [D] The swimming events.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Job chances in cities.[B] A survey of unemployment.[C] Job prospects about women.[D] Unemployment of men in services and engineering.31. [A] People unemployed from services and engineering.[B] Women unemployed from metal goods and textiles.[C] People unemployed from mining or chemicals.[D] People unemployed from agriculture or construction.32. [A] Old workers. [B] Office workers.[C] Manual workers. [D] Old women and service men.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] The smell of the food. [B] The quality of the food.[C] The distance of the food. [D] The amount of the food.34. [A] The direction to fly in. [B] The distance to fly.[C] The height to fly. [D] The kind of food to find.35. [A] Diligent. [B] Interesting.[C] Creative. [D] Cooperative.Section CThe essential problem of man in a computerized age remains the same as it has always been. That problem is not (36) _______ how to be more productive, more comfortable, more content, but how to be more sensitive and more sensible, and more (37) _______. The computer makes possible a phenomenal leap in human (38) _______; it demolishes the fences around the practical and even the (39) _______ intelligence. But the question (40) _______ and indeed grows whether the computer will make it easier or harder for human beings to know who they really are, to identify their real problems, to respond more fully to beauty, to place adequate value on life, and to make their world safer than it is now.Electronic brains can reduce the profusion of dead ends involved in vital research. But they can’t (41) _______ the foolishness and decay that come from the unexamined life. Nor do they connect a man to the things he has to be connected to — the reality of pain in others; the possibilities of creative growth in himself; the memory of the race; and the rights of the next generation.The reason why these matters are important in a computerized age is that there may be a (42) _______ to mistake data for wisdom, just as there has always been a tendency to (43) _______ logic with values, and intelligence with insight.(44) _____________________________________________________________. Facts are terrible things if left sprawling and unattended. (45) _________________________________________________________________. “It requires a very unusual mind”, Whitehead said, “to undertake the analysis of a fact.” (46) ______________________________________________________.标准听力(三)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] It hires Mrs. Winter as an adviser.[B] It is run by Mrs. Winter’s husband.[C] It gives a 30% discount to all customers.[D] It encourages husbands to shop on their own.12. [A] The man met a friend by chance.[B] The woman contacted Mark on business.[C] The man injured Mark in a traffic accident yesterday.[D] The woman received a phone call from Mark yesterday.13. [A] Colin’s speech was more interesting than any other speake rs.[B] Colin’s speech was dull because it was too lengthy and tedious.[C] Colin’s speech wasn’t very good but he will do better next time.[D] Colin’s speech was good considering the difficulty of addressing somany.14. [A] She hasn’t called the tra vel agency yet.[B] The man may have to reschedule his trip.[C] She doesn’t know when her semester ends.[D] The man should take his vacation somewhere else.15. [A] The department may be thinking of refusing the woman.[B] The extra procedures are well worth it when applying for student loans.[C] The department is always strict and their requirements are nothingpersonal.[D] The department is too strict to approve of the woman’s loan application.16. [A] The man and the woman live in different buildings.[B] The woman is upset that she wasn’t invited to the party.[C] The woman is complaining about the man’s carelessness.[D] The man and his friends might be louder than the woman expected theywould be.17. [A] People find maths more difficult as they grow older.[B] People find maths easier as they grow older.[C] Old people take shorter to learn maths.[D] Old people take longer to learn maths.18. [A] She hates it, but she needs the money.[B] She was reluctant at first, but she has become used to it.[C] She didn’t like it, but tolerates it because the salary is good.[D] She didn’t like it at first, but now has become more patient with it.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She is writing a competitive paper for a scholarship.[B] She is doing a research paper.[C] She missed the lecture.[D] She is planning to attend the scholarship award ceremony.20. [A] Why species don’t avoid extinction by adapting.[B] Why species become extinct at the rate they do.[C] Why humans aren’t extinct.[D] How many species aren’t extinct.21. [A] Because every species becomes extinct.[B] Because humans beings are powerful enough to kill other species.[C] Because of over-population.[D] Because human being is still a young species though it is exploiting theenvironment.22. [A] He thinks flies will take over the earth.[B] He thinks human will die off quite soon.[C] He thinks mass disease could be the next path to extinction.[D] He sees human beings as destructive.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She has lost some of her important stuff.[B] There is something wrong with her eyes.[C] She doesn’t know where to get the information she need.[D] She doesn’t know how to use steel to build construction.24. [A] One has to line up to borrow books.[B] All books are difficult to understand.[C] One can only read books in the library.[D] It takes time to collect the useful information.25. [A] To give her shoes to Steve.[B] To consult her tutor what to do.[C] To find the information in the library.[D] To borrow the books from her teacher.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Zoos are not worth the public support.[B] Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.[C] Zoos should treat animals as human beings.[D] Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.27. [A] Mainly by using evidence he has collected at zoos.[B] Mainly by pointing out the faults in what zoos do.[C] Mainly by questioning the way animals are protected.[D] Mainly by discussing the advantages of natural habitats.28. [A] That zoos have to keep animals in small cages.[B] That most animals in zoos are endangered species.[C] That some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos.[D] That it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] To ask them to read about artists.[B] To take them to visit the museum.[C] To introduce them to the world of art.[D] To show them different painting styles.30. [A] Her mother’s instruction. [B] One of Mary’s paintings.[C] A strange way of painting. [D] Artists in the Middle Ages.31. [A] The effect of art. [B] The value of learning.[C] The importance of curiosity. [D] The power of family education.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] They were all thin, young boys.[B] They were all from poor families.[C] Many of them earned money in a dishonest way.[D] They could earn much, but they had to work hard.33. [A] It is wrong to give more pay to the passengers.[B] Don’t follow others to overcharge the passe ngers.[C] Don’t believe them if they are paying you more.[D] It is difficult to work hard and live as an honest boy.34. [A] He thinks that it does great harm to human relationship.[B] He thinks that it may lead to the loss of his sports team.[C] He believes that it is considered as the most dangerous.[D] He believes that it is a totally shared experience.35. [A] His father’s advice helped him to decide which job to take up.[B] Working in the sports team was his most important experience.[C] He learnt much from his shared experience with his team members.[D] His experience as a baggage boy had a great influence on his later life.Section CTobacco is the second major cause of death in the world. It is currently (36) _______ for the death of one in ten adults worldwide. If current smoking (37) _______ continue, it will cause some 10 million deaths each year by 2020.Tobacco is the fourth most (38) _______ risk factor for disease worldwide. The economic costs of tobacco use are equally devastating. In addition to the high public health costs of treating tobacco-caused diseases, tobacco kills people at the height of their (39) _______, depriving families of breadwinners and nations of a healthy (40) _______. Tobacco users are also less (41) _______ while they are alive due to increased sickness. A 1994 report (42) _______ that the use of tobacco resulted in an annual global net loss of US $200 thousand million.Tobacco and poverty are very closely linked. Many studies have shown that in the poorest households in some low-income countries as much as 10% of total household (43) _______ is on tobacco. (44) _________________________________________________________________ ______. In addition to its direct health effects, tobacco leads to malnutrition, increased health care costs and premature death. (45) ________________________________________________________________.Experience has shown that there are many cost-effective tobacco control measures that can be used in different settings and that can have a significant impact on tobacco consumption. (46) _________________________________________________________________. All these measures are discussed on the provisions of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.英语标准听力(四)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] He doesn’t know what tools to bring.[B] He doesn’t mind helping the woman.[C] The woman won’t have to carry the tools.[D] The donkeys will carry the woman’s personal items.12. [A] The game has been canceled.[B] Their team played very badly.[C] Football is her favorite pastime.[D] She’s never watched a better game.13. [A] He thinks David is not reliable.[B] He’s willing to trust David.[C] He has told his doubts to David.[D] He thinks David will benefit from this experience.14. [A] He’s not sure how much a printer costs.[B] He’ll buy a computer later this week.[C] He lost the money he was saving.[D] He doesn’t have enough money to buy a printer now.15. [A] John was disappointed at his math score.[B] John did better than he thought he was able to.[C] John didn’t pass, although he had tried his best.[D] John got an excellent score, which was unexpected.16. [A] The woman likes arguing.[B] The woman should get a job.[C] The woman should work in a factory.[D] The woman spends too much money.17. [A] The woman had been planning for the conference.[B] The woman called the man but the line was busy.[C] The woman didn’t come back until midnight.[D] The woman had guests all evening.18. [A] He has lost his history book.[B] He doesn’t like the history course.[C] He has to read a lot of history books.[D] He finds history difficult to understand.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] To find out if she has the flu.[B] To find out how to maintain a nutritious diet.[C] To find out how to prevent illness.[D] To find out the results of a blood test.20. [A] She gets ill at the same time every year.[B] She doesn’t get en ough exercise.[C] She often has difficulty sleeping.[D] She’s sick with influenza throughout the winter.21. [A] She’s too stressed.[B] She doesn’t get enough rest.[C] She doesn’t eat nutritious food.[D] She stays in crowded places too long.22. [A] Physical examinations are given free there.[B] She can get a free influenza vaccination there.[C] She’ll be able to get a prescription there.[D] She’ll find literature on nutrition there.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She didn’t take it to the repair shop at all.[B] She decided to throw it away and buy a new one.[C] She took it to the repair shop but refused to have it repaired.[D] She turned to mechanics for help but they could do nothing with it.24. [A] The traffic is very heavy.[B] The bus service is bad.[C] The transportation is convenient.[D] Few taxis can be seen there.25. [A] She will get him to do his assignment.[B] She will help him put his things in order.[C] She will complete his homework for him.[D] She will tell him how to maintain his car.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Modern people have the same worries as the cave man did.[B] Modern people experiences more stress than the cave man.[C] The cave man experienced more stress than modern people.[D] People don’t suffer more stress today; it’s just that they think they do.27. [A] You have failed an important examination.[B] You are informed of an accident of your best friend.[C] You have won the first prize in an English competition.[D] Your favorite football team has lost an important game.28. [A] To show us that distress is what people call the pleasant kind of stress.[B] To show us that people will feel eustress and distress at the same time.[C] To show us that stress does not necessarily refer to unpleasantexperience.[D] To show us that an Olympic winner feels the same stress as one wholoses a family member.29. [A] Try to do things successfully.[B] Do things that you really want to do.[C] Do whatever you’re expected to do.[D] Refuse to do whatever you’re forced to.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] That the time is too short for doctors.[B] That the patients are often too nervous.[C] That the damage is extremely hard to fix.[D] That the blood-cooling machine might break down.31. [A] By taking the blood out of the brain.[B] By lowering the brain’s temperatur e.[C] By trying the operation on monkeys first.[D] By having the blood go through a machine.32. [A] It can last as long as 30 minutes.[B] It can keep the brain’s blood warm.[C] It can help monkeys do different jobs.[D] It can keep the pa tient’s brain healthy.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Salesmen. [B] Managers.[C] Customers. [D] Researchers.34. [A] Visiting customers themselves.[B] Visiting parks as ordinary customers.[C] Giving customers free food on the street.[D] Asking customers questions at supermarkets.35. [A] How to understand what customers want.[B] How to develop marketing strategies.[C] How to find out customers’ necessary social needs.[D] How to encourage customers to spend more money.Section CLively argument centers around effect of public communication on audiences, not only in matters concerning public opinion on political issues, but in matters of personal lifestyles and (36) _________, consumer behavior, the judgments and dispositions of children, and possible inducements to (37) _________. Feelings regarding these matters (38) _________ greatly. Some people explain the larger effects of mass communication as generally (39) _________ to both young and old. Many sociologists follow the theory that mass communication can influence values already (40) _________ and operating in the culture. Numerous other analysts believe that mass communications provide powerful sources of informal education and persuasion. Their (41) _________ are drawn largely from observations that many, if not most, people in technological societies form their personal views of the social realities beyond their (42) _________ experience but from messages presented through public communication.Current evidence (43) _________ that the many instruments of mass communication produce varying effects upon different segments of the audience.(44) _____________________________________________________________. Much of the enormous output on television and radio and in print is probably simply regarded as play and of little consequence in affecting adult dispositions, although many psychologists believe that the nature of children’s play experiences is critical to their maturation.(45) __________________________________________________________. Most people seem to accept what they are given without complaint. Mass communication is but one area of life for most individuals, whose main concernscenter on the home and daily employment. (46) ________________________________________________________________.标准听力(五)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She’s having a hard time following the professor’s lectures.[B] She doesn’t like the way the professor lectures.[C] She is not interested in the course.[D] She’s having diff iculty with the heavy reading assignments.12. [A] The man was sorry to miss the football game.[B] The man attended the concert, but didn’t like it.[C] The man was sorry that he didn’t attend the concert.[D] The man is more interested in football than in classical music.13. [A] Tom is very responsible. [B] Tom’s words aren’t reliable.[C] What Tom said is true. [D] Tom is not humorous at all.14. [A] She should follow the human nature.[B] Strangers are nothing to be afraid of.[C] Feeling nervous is nothing improper.[D] She should accept strangers’ presents naturally.15. [A] He’s been too busy to clean his room.[B] Cleaning is the last thing he wants to do.[C] He hasn’t cleaned his room since Linda visited him.。
英语的标准听力——标准听力(十)试题及解析 标准听力(六) Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A 11. [A] She felt lost with her work. [B] She had a poor memory. [C] She forgot to tell him about her promotion. [D] She had to go to work. 12. [A] She rejects their request. [B] She accepts their request. [C] She agrees to consider their request. [D] She asks them to come with the others. 13. [A] To find her way around. [B] To enjoy herself thoroughly. [C] To remember her culture. [D] To see the differences. 14. [A] The man should work in a bank to get money. [B] The man should withdraw all his money from the bank. [C] The man should try to borrow money from his friend. [D] The man should try to get a loan from a bank. 15. [A] Worried. [B] Angry. [C] Sympathetic. [D] Happy. 16. [A] He is going to sign a contract. [B] He is signing his check to buy something. [C] He wants to skim through the piece. [D] He wants to register his name to enroll a course. 17. [A] Dana agrees with her. [B] Dana likes the food. [C] Dana likes to put on weight. [D] Dana must be unhappy. 18. [A] She wants to know who the student is. [B] She wants to meet the president. [C] She’s not eager to greet the president. [D] She’s sure she has met the president before. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. [A] The female lead. [B] The clown. [C] The painted face. [D] The old lead. 20. [A] The actress looks younger than her real age. [B] The actress looks older than her real age. [C] The actress looks as old as her real age. [D] The actress looks like the famous actor Mei Lanfang. 21. [A] By different gesture. [B] By different voice. [C] By different color. [D] By different costume. 22. [A] It stands for loyalty. [B] It stands for disloyalty. [C] It stands for uprightness. [D] It stands for integrity. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. [A] She is busy at work. [B] She has gone shopping. [C] She is resting in bed. [D] She is feeling sorry. 24. [A] He tells her honestly what he thinks about it. [B] He refuses to eat it. [C] He throws it away after making it. [D] She can tell by his non-verbal expressions. 25. [A] They decide to go out to eat. [B] They eat at a friend’s house. [C] They eat something different at home. [D] They decide to eat nothing at all. Section B Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. [A] When we dare to challenge ourselves. [B] When we feel it hard to change ourselves. [C] When we are unconfident about ourselves. [D] When we have a high opinion of ourselves. 27. [A] They are probably untrue. [B] They are often changeable. [C] They have positive effects. [D] They have different functions. 28. [A] By making your life successful. [B] By changing the way you think. [C] By understanding your own world. [D] By keeping a different image of others. 29. [A] How to prepare for your success. [B] How to face challenges in you life. [C] How to build a positive self-image. [D] How to develop your good qualities. Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. [A] The woman will invite the man to a home-cooked meal. [B] The man will pick the woman up at her home. [C] They will pay their own expenses respectively. [D] The woman may take the initiative in inviting the man. 31. [A] The woman will stay at home waiting for the man to call her. [B] The man will take the woman home at the end of the date. [C] The man pays all the expenses. [D] The woman pays her own expenses. 32. [A] Their only place is in the home. [B] They make nearly half of the work force in the . [C] Few of them hold positions of great responsibility and authority. [D] There are still discriminations in America looking down upon women. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. [A] The study of social sciences. [B] The study of natural sciences. [C] The study of the subject matter of politics. [D] The study of both social and natural sciences. 34. [A] Philosophy is an independent discipline. [B] Logic helps you to become a better thinker. [C] The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define. [D] The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits. 35. [A] Not all the subjects have to do with philosophy. [B] A person will get a PhD. if he/she studies philosophy.
英语的标准听⼒——标准听⼒(⼗)试题及解析标准听⼒(六)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She felt lost with her work.[B] She had a poor memory.[C] She forgot to tell him about her promotion.[D] She had to go to work.12. [A] She rejects their request.[B] She accepts their request.[C] She agrees to consider their request.[D] She asks them to come with the others.13. [A] To find her way around.[B] To enjoy herself thoroughly.[C] To remember her culture.[D] To see the differences.14. [A] The man should work in a bank to get money.[B] The man should withdraw all his money from the bank.[C] The man should try to borrow money from his friend.[D] The man should try to get a loan from a bank.15. [A] Worried.[B] Angry.[C] Sympathetic.[D] Happy.16. [A] He is going to sign a contract.[B] He is signing his check to buy something.[C] He wants to skim through the piece.[D] He wants to register his name to enroll a course.17. [A] Dana agrees with her.[B] Dana likes the food.[C] Dana likes to put on weight.[D] Dana must be unhappy.18. [A] She wants to know who the student is.[B] She wants to meet the president.[C] She’s not eager to greet the president.[D] She’s sure she has met the president before.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The female lead.[B] The clown.[C] The painted face.[D] The old lead.20. [A] The actress looks younger than her real age.[B] The actress looks older than her real age.[C] The actress looks as old as her real age.[D] The actress looks like the famous actor Mei Lanfang.21. [A] By different gesture.[B] By different voice.[C] By different color.[D] By different costume.22. [A] It stands for loyalty.[B] It stands for disloyalty.[C] It stands for uprightness.[D] It stands for integrity.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She is busy at work.[B] She has gone shopping.[C] She is resting in bed.[D] She is feeling sorry.24. [A] He tells her honestly what he thinks about it.[B] He refuses to eat it.[C] He throws it away after making it.[D] She can tell by his non-verbal expressions.25. [A] They decide to go out to eat.[B] They eat at a friend’s house.[C] They eat something different at home.[D] They decide to eat nothing at all.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] When we dare to challenge ourselves.[B] When we feel it hard to change ourselves.[C] When we are unconfident about ourselves.[D] When we have a high opinion of ourselves.27. [A] They are probably untrue.[B] They are often changeable.[C] They have positive effects.[D] They have different functions.28. [A] By making your life successful.[B] By changing the way you think.[C] By understanding your own world.[D] By keeping a different image of others.29. [A] How to prepare for your success.[B] How to face challenges in you life.[C] How to build a positive self-image.[D] How to develop your good qualities.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] The woman will invite the man to a home-cooked meal.[B] The man will pick the woman up at her home.[C] They will pay their own expenses respectively.[D] The woman may take the initiative in inviting the man.31. [A] The woman will stay at home waiting for the man to call her.[B] The man will take the woman home at the end of the date.[C] The man pays all the expenses.[D] The woman pays her own expenses.32. [A] Their only place is in the home.[B] They make nearly half of the work force in the U.S.[C] Few of them hold positions of great responsibility and authority.[D] There are still discriminations in America looking down upon women. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] The study of social sciences.[B] The study of natural sciences.[C] The study of the subject matter of politics.[D] The study of both social and natural sciences.34. [A] Philosophy is an independent discipline.[B] Logic helps you to become a better thinker.[C] The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.[D] The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.35. [A] Not all the subjects have to do with philosophy.[B] A person will get a PhD. if he/she studies philosophy.[C] Philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects.[D] Philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the world.Section CWhen you wish to give someone a gift it is always good to remember some of the basic rules. Consider the age, sex and the length of your (36) ________ as well as the occasion. You should know when it is all right to give a gift of money, and when it would be (37) ________. In any case, when you receive a present, don’t (38) ________ to send a thank-you note as soon as you (39) ________ can.Often people like to take with them a gift for the host’s wife of a party they have been (40) ________ to. This can be something ju st for the host’s wife, or something for the party, like sweets or fruit things which all may enjoy. If you stay at a friend’s house (41) ________ for a weekend it is usual to take a gift showing (42) ________ for their friendliness and their (43) ________. Again, (44) ________________________________________________________.Sometimes it is not possible to return a favor as you would like to. (45)________________________________________________________, especially if you can find something unusual. You should never leave money when you have been a weekend guest. (46)_______________________________________________________. Try to use imagination in choosing a thank-you gift.标准听⼒(七)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She forgot about the seminar.[B] She has been ill for several weeks.[C] She wasn’t able to attend the seminar.[D] She hadn’t planned to attend the seminar.12. [A] She told Susan not to study late at night.[B] She had often advised Susan to study.[C] Susan is too tired to study any more.[D] Susan accepted the warning.13. [A] She likes the classical art better.[B] She likes the modern art in a higher degree.[C] She likes neither the modem art nor the classical art.[D] She likes the modern art and the classical art equally.14. [A] Selling out travelers’ check.[B] Saving some of the checks.[C] Lending her some of the checks.[D] Getting more travelers’ checks.15. [A] His memory is very terrific.[B] He is very familiar with the route.[C] He is tired of having a meeting at that hotel.[D] He has many meetings in that hotel.16. [A] She doesn’t like to go shopping.[B] She preferred shopping to studying.[C] She doesn’t live near shops.[D] She went shopping yesterday.17. [A] His wife deposited some money.[B] His wife also opened an account.[C] His wife also spent some money.[D] There is something wrong with the bank.18. [A] They will keep the chairs for a long time.[B] The man suggests they move to another place.[C] The woman is complaining about the bad chairs.[D] The man thinks they had better have the chairs replaced. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] He has never been promoted and feels dull about his work.[B] He doesn’t like the glass ceiling in his office.[C] He hopes to get an offer of a better position.[D] He feels it is an advancement to get this new job.20. [A] H e possesses the “can-do” spirit.[B] He is hardworking, responsible and diligent.[C] He is qualified with his graduate school training and internship.[D] He is good at motivating people and leading them to work together.21. [A] He is an honest, flexible and easy-going person.[B] He worked once as an administration personnel.[C] He is a salesman and this time he is selling himself.[D] He has just lost his job and is hunting for another one.22. [A] When he can’t get his point across.[B] When people are not receptive to new ideas.[C] When he comes into conflict with his colleagues.[D] When it is impossible to learn or to grow in his field.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] To a radio studio.[B] To a television studio.[C] To a party.[D] To a fashion show.24. [A] He gets higher salary in a radio station.[B] He likes to dress up to work.[C] He can wear something casual in a radio studio.[D] He has to work under pressure in TV studio.25. [A] He has to wear jeans.[B] He has to wear a tie.[C] He has to wear a coat.[D] He has to wear shoes.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] It’s very far from the heart of the city.[B] Its doors face the 42nd Street and 5th Avenue.[C] It’s at the 42nd Street and 15th Avenue crossing.[D] It’s at the crossroads of 42nd Street and 5th Avenue.27. [A] The Library needs more books and paintings.[B] The Library’s running costs are going down.[C] It is impossible to grow grass and trees in the heart of New York.[D] There are many precious books of historical value in the Public Library.28. [A] It closes at Saturday and Monday.[B] The running cost of the Library is rising.[C] The Library is a very special place.[D] The government doesn’t pay for the Library.29. [A] It contains all our knowledge.[B] It is one of New York’s most valuable buildings.[C] Well-known New York writers and artists are trying to use it.[D] There are a lot of rooms, in which readers can sit and think in comfort. Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] They read poetry aloud.[B] They delivered a speech.[C] They took objective tests.[D] They discussed questions with experts in a particular field.31. [A] There are more candidates than before.[B] The modern industry is developing slowly.[C] The written examinations are much easier than before.[D] The written examinations are more objective than the spoken ones.32. [A] The objective test always deals with the personal opinions.[B] The objective test is timed exactly by electric clocks.[C] The question of the objective test has only one correct answer.[D] The objective test resembles a group of workers at an automobile factory.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] They will disappear gradually.[B] They exist widely in the world.[C] Their influence is psychological.[D] They will not develop into phobias.34. [A] They will make the same old mistake.[B] They will experience the worst of things.[C] They will overcome them by themselves.[D] They will grow up lacking self-confidence.35. [A] Ask the child to stroke it.[B] Keep the child away from it.[C] Show the child how to approach it.[D] Tell the child not to be afraid of it.Section CIt’s official that marri ed people are healthier, or at least they think they are. An American (36) ________ of over 100,000 people shows that despite changing social (37) ________ in society, there is a link between being married and being (38) ________.One reason could be that people with physical, mental or (39) ________ problems are (40) ________ likely to marry in their first place, but married people also (41) _________ from greater support from family and friends and this (42) ________ their health. Divorce and loss of a close friend or relative increase depression, as well as affecting many people (43) ________. Married people are less likely than single people to smoke, drink heavily or drive after they have been drinking. (44)_______________________________________________________. All of these reduce the chances of disease or injury. Single people, by contrast, (45) _______________________________________________________.So it seems that the best advice is to get married, but make sure you find the right partner. If you get it wrong, (46)_______________________________________________________.标准听⼒(⼋)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] The man wants to rent a house.[B] The man wants to sell his room.[C] The man wants to rent a room where he can have a bath and can cook.[D] The man wants to rent an apartment with toilet.12. [A] The place where they want to see a film.[B] How to learn to drive.[C] The time to go to movies.[D] The old days of their childhood.13. [A] He doesn’t like cheese in the cafeteria.[B] He prefers his own cooking.[C] The man’s favorite is the chicken salad.[D] He doesn’t have any favorite food.14. [A] Finish putting her book away.[B] Stop what she is doing.[C] Finish her work elsewhere.[D] Help the man a little bit later.15. [A] She painted it by herself.[B] She hired her brother to paint it.[C] It needs to be painted.[D] It isn’t beautifully painted.16. [A] Jobs are easier to find in the city.[B] Living in the city is not expensive.[C] Her job is in the city.[D] She can go to the cinema every day.17. [A] At a gas station.[B] At a bank.[C] At a hospital.[D] At a school.18. [A] He is always happy with his life.[B] He is not easy to deal with.[C] He is always complaining.[D] He is careless about his children.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] In a shop today.[B] In a street today.[C] In the street yesterday.[D] In a shop yesterday.20. [A] It sold sport shoes near a bank.[B] It sold sport shoes but soon went bankrupt.[C] It sold sport suits near a bank.[D] It sold sport suits but soon went bankrupt.21. [A] His beer was not fine.[B] He sold hard drinks.[C] He sold beer.[D] His hard drinks were not fine.22. [A] Some people didn’t support him.[B] Some people are jealous of him.[C] His wife wanted him to give up his business.[D] He has no confidence to run his business any more.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] An annual cycling event.[B] Major Canadian bicycle races.[C] The contribution of cycling to health.[D] How to increase one’s speed in a bicycle race.24. [A] The length of the course.[B] The route the cyclists take.[C] The number of participants.[D] The month in which the tour is held.25. [A] Have lunch before the tour.[B] Drink water at the relay stations.[C] Bring water and lunch with them.[D] Bring candy and chocolate to improve energy.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Good looks.[B] Clever brains.[C] Sweet personality.[D] Willingness to serve.27. [A] They should be at the age of 18 to 23.[B] They should have the bachelor degree.[C] They should speak fluent mother tongue and English.[D] They should be single.28. [A] They can prepare and serve meals.[B] They know how to take care of children.[C] They have received proper training.[D] They know the theory of flying.29. [A] The career of an air hostess.[B] How to go air-traveling.[C] The knowledge of an aircraft in detail.[D] A newspaper advertisement of Japan Air Lines.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] All the buildings in the city look alike.[B] There are no signs to direct them.[C] No tour guides are available.[D] The university is everywhere in the city.31. [A] They award their own degrees.[B] They select their own students.[C] They set their own exams.[D] They organize their own laboratory work.32. [A] They were not treated equally until 1881.[B] They were not awarded degrees until 1948.[C] They have no exams until 1948.[D] Very few of them are engaged in research.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] To help older politicians get elected.[B] To practice their law knowledge.[C] To prepare for their own future elections.[D] To find a job in the political club.34. [A] Having frequent meetings with their supporters.[B] Winning public support by making speeches.[C] Balancing government budget.[D] Fighting corruption.35. [A] His standpoint in important issues.[B] His effort to get equal rights for women.[C] His ability to create job opportunities.[D] His performance at work.Section CAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the (36) ________ of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: (37) ________ for education, employment, and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial conflict, and (38) ________. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.After World War II, city residents became wealthier, more prosperous. They had more children. They needed more (39)________. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the (40) ________, areas near a city where people live. There are (41) ________ without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs.Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now (42) ________. They, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. Many young professionals, doctors, lawyers, and (43) ________ are moving back to the city. (44) __________________________________________________________________. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; (45)__________________________________________________________________. A new class is moving into the city — a wealthier, more mobile class.(46) __________________________________________________________________. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: Many dying cities are alive again.标准听⼒(九)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] He was offered a movie ticket.[B] He received a traffic ticket.[C] He worked very carefully.[D] He drove carelessly.12. [A] They had a misunderstanding four years ago.[B] They really like each other very much.[C] They’ve been angry with each other for a long time.[D] They’ve never learned how to express their feelings.13. [A] Run in town.[B] Jog more carefully.[C] Buy shoes from a catalog.[D] Find an easier place to exercise.14. [A] He needs a long-sleeved shirt.[B] It doesn’t fit him very well.[C] He hasn’t had time to try it on yet.[D] He is not sure he likes the style.15. [A] Buy some stamps.[B] Wait for the postman.[C] Mail the letter himself.[D] Deliver a package to the postman.16. [A] He likes the black and white sweater.[B] He doesn’t like either sweater.[C] He likes the white dress.[D] He likes both of the sweater.17. [A] Buy something for the picnic.[B] Go for a ride around town.[C] Go shopping with the man.[D] Have a picnic.18. [A] In a kitchen.[B] In a market.[C] In a garden.[D] At a picnic.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Newspaper of low price.[B] Newspaper with attractive headline.[C] Newspaper with sports page.[D] Newspaper with business section.20. [A] The size of the daily newspaper.[B] The staff of the daily newspaper.[C] The circulation of the daily newspaper.[D] The advertisements in the daily newspaper.21. [A] The whole paper.[B] The parts that interest her.[C] The news section only.[D] The business section only.22. [A] They are not news.[B] They aren’t pleasant to read.[C] Most people don’t like to read about them.[D] They are difficult to understand.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Before finishing school.[B] After finishing university.[C] During her university course.[D] Between school and university.24. [A] International children’s projects.[B] Social and environmental projects.[C] Projects for people with no money.[D] Projects involving sports and language.25. [A] Mainly from London.[B] Mainly from England.[C] From different countries.[D] From charity organizations.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Partly because it is dangerous to hunt there.[B] Partly because hunting is already out of date.[C] Partly because hunters want to protect animals.[D] Partly because there are few animals left to hunt.27. [A] To improve their health.[B] To earn people’s admiration.[C] To gain power and influence.[D] To make the countryside safe.28. [A] They hunt for food.[B] They hunt for money.[C] They mistreat animals.[D] They hunt old animals.29. [A] Modern hunters should put their safety first.[B] Modern hunters like to hunt rabbits instead of tigers.[C] Modern hunters lack the courage to hunt face to face.[D] Modern hunters should use more advanced weapons. Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Nuts.[B] Potatoes.[C] Vegetable oil.[D] Dairy products.31. [A] Carbohydrates.[B] Indirect fat.[C] Body fluid.[D] Fat.32. [A] Forty or fifty minutes of exercise once a week.[B] Twenty or thirty minutes of exercise every day.[C] Fifteen or twenty minutes of exercise five days a week.[D] Thirty or forty minutes of exercise three or four days a week.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] The scientists.[B] The Greeks.[C] The teachers.[D] The scholars.34. [A] They could not think.[B] They had no pollution.[C] They could not dive deep.[D] They had small boats.35. [A] The water turns gray.[B] It grows again.[C] Life on earth improves.[D] Life on earth dies.Section CThe need for birth control methods has developed fairly (36) ________, with the desire among many women to be able to (37) ________ when they want to have a baby. At the same time there is a growing (38) ________ of the problem of a rapidly increasing world population.This problem of a (39) ________ world population is largely the result of (40) ________ medical skills, which have (41)________ the death rate and at the same time raised the birth rate by increasing live births and the number of babies who (42) ________ early childhood. There is a growing (43) ________ that food production cannot keep pace with these increase, the result of which is that insome countries people are already starving to death. This problem is further complicated by the fact that in places like America and Europe we obtain by trade and consume far more food and resources like oil than, say, the average Indian, (44) _________________________________________________.World population is rising at a rate of two percent a year; this means an addition of 70 million people a year to the present population of more than 3,500 million. (45) _________________________________________________. The fastest growing region is Latin America which includes South and Central America and the Caribbean, while Africa and Asia closely follow Latin America. However, the largest absolute addition to the world population is in Asia (46)_________________________________________________.标准听⼒(⼗)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] Saying goodbye to friend.[B] Buying a ticket for a sports event.[C] Paying a bill at the bank.[D] Arranging a plane trip.12. [A] Stay at home.[B] Fix the telephone.[C] Call the telephone company.[D] Work in the telephone company.13. [A] The hotel turns to be much better.[B] There is no difference in the hotel compared with the former times.[C] The hotel is surprising.[D] The hotel was cleaner at the former times.14. [A] She bought a sweater in the end.[B] She bought a blouse finally.[C] She bought a skirt finally.[D] She bought a coat in the end.15. [A] He usually talks quietly.[B] He usually assigns homework.[C] He didn’t teach class today.[D] He noticed that the students didn’t do their homework.16. [A] Ask someone to help the man.[B] Give the man the note for his reference.[C] Lend the man her pencil and paper.[D] Feel sorry t hat she can’t help the man.17. [A] They like to listen to the record again and again.[B] They are happy she plays a different song this time.[C] This song is always their favorite one.[D] They are fed up with Mary’s song.18. [A] He knows little about concepts of engineering.[B] He can’t explain some concepts of engineering.[C] He gives talks to high school students regularly.[D] He doesn’t want the woman to postpone the talk.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The strength of ocean currents.[B] The movement of sediment deep in the ocean.[C] A new way of measuring the depth of the ocean.[D] The best methods for studying deep ocean processes.20. [A] What a turbidity current is.[B] The causes of underwater earthquakes.[C] How winds can affect some ocean currents.[D] Why the book talks about turbidity currents.21. [A] By crushing large amounts of stone.[B] By causing mud or sand to mix with ocean water.[C] By creating large waves on the surface of the ocean.[D] By greatly increasing the ocean’s depth in some areas.22. [A] To explain the effects of turbidity currents.[B] To explain how winds cause turbidity currents.[C] To remind the student about the next assignment.[D] To remind the student where ocean sediments originate.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She imitates the lifestyles of celebrities.[B] She gets inspirations from celebrities.[C] She doesn’t hold celebrities as role models.[D] She has no interest in celebrities.24. [A] We should care more about our friends and families than celebrities.[B] People should not have any interest in celebrities.[C] Celebrities make us spend money.[D] Celebrities are no more ideal citizens than we are.25. [A] Celebrities as role models.[B] Interest in celebrities.[C] Inspirational values of celebrities.[D] The entertainment value of celebrities.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They liked to eat tea leaves.[B] They did not know how to do with tea.[C] They wanted to make sandwiches with tea.[D] They were curious about the taste of tea leaves.27. [A] Britons got expensive tea from China.[B] Britons got their first tea from Finland.[C] Britons were the first people in Europe who drank tea.[D] The East India Company brought tea direct to Britain.28. [A] It became a popular drink.[B] It tasted better than mixed with butter.[C] They followed everything the Britons did.[D] They were influenced by a woman in the upper class. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] Oil refinery.[B] Linen textiles.[C] Food products.。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I don’t believe we’ve ever met before, have we?M: We’ve been introduced at other parties. Don’t you remember?Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】根据意思相反的两个选项中有一个很可能是答案的命题规律,答案锁定在[A]和[D]之间。
【解析】选[A]。
对话中男士提到的We’ve been introduced at other parties(我们是在其他派对上经人介绍认识的),[A]的内容是对此的同义转述,met对应introduced,故答案为[A]。
12. W: Thank heaven, it’s Friday. Are you doing anything special this weekend?M: Good question. To tell you the truth, my brother might be coming over and so everything is up in the air right now.Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】由选项中的He,plans以及He has to可知,对话与男士的计划有关,男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[B]。
男士的话everything is up in the air为听音重点。
[B]的内容为男士的话的同义转述,故为答案,其中no definite plans对应up in the air。
up in the air意为“悬而未决”。
13. W: Henry, are you still planning to buy that nice red sports car you looked at last week?M: I’m afraid that’s impossible because I haven’t been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it.Q: What do we learn about Henry?【听前预测】由选项中的afford,new car,paid for,cash及He can’t/will等可知,对话很可能与男士是否决定买车有关,男士的话为听音重点。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I really want to see the play at the outdoor theater tonight. Will you come with me?M: You know I hate battling all those mosquitoes, but if you have your heart set on it.Q: What can be inferred about the man?【听前预测】选项中的He doesn’t expect/can’t go/doesn’t like等表明,本题可能与男士的观点态度有关,男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[A]。
对话中女士说她今晚非常想去露天剧院看戏剧,并问男士是否会与她同去。
男士说他很讨厌和蚊子作斗争,紧接着用but转折,说but if you have your heart set on it”(但是,如果你非常想去看)。
由此可推断,男士也会去看戏剧,但是并不期望自己能好好地欣赏戏剧,故答案为[A]。
have one’s heart set on sth.意为“某人非常想……”。
12. W: Do you think the prices of mobile phones are still going up?M: Now that more and more mobile phones are pouring into the markets, the prices won’t be any higher.Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】选项中的prices,will stop rising/either rise or fall等表明,对话可能与价格走势有关。
【解析】选[B]。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I’m sorry, Mike. I have to put off our meeting till four o’clock this afternoon. M r. Anderson wants me torevise the annual report right now.M: Take your time. My schedule is flexible.Q: What does the man mean?【听前预测】选项中的meeting,not on/goes against his schedule等表明,对话可能与会议和男士的安排有关。
He doesn’t mind表明,男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[B]。
对话中女士提到put off our meeting,男士回答Take your time. My schedule is flexible(不用着急,我的安排很灵活),由此可知,男士不介意推迟会议,故答案为[B]。
12. M: How was your interview last week? Have you got their calls?W: Well, chances are slim. My mind was all focused on the exam in that afternoon and I even forgot to bring my resume.Q: What does the woman think of her interview?【听前预测】选项中的It was just so-so/great/terrible等表明,本题可能考查对It的评价,听音时应留意It具体指代什么。
【解析】选[C]。
对话中男士询问女士的面试怎么样,女士回答chances are slim…I even forgot to bring my resume(机会很渺茫……我甚至忘记带简历),由此可知,女士觉得她的面试很糟糕,故答案为[C]。
标准听力(一)听力原文及答案解析Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A…………………………………………………………………………………………………11. W: I have to think about your offer. I can‟t say “yes”or “no” at the moment.M: Y ou can take your time. It will do if you let me know your decision in a day or two.Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中的The man thinks,the woman should save his time,The woman need not hurry等表明,本题可能与男士给女士的建议有关。
【解析】选[D]。
女士说她现在还不能马上对男士的提议给予回复,男士让女士不必着急,还说她在一两天内给他答复就行了,由此可知,女士不必立刻做出决定,故答案为[D]。
12. M: Here comes my secretary. She‟s an extremelygood-looking young woman, don‟t you think?W: Y es, but I heard that her work isn‟t as good as her appearance.Q: What does the woman think of the secretary? 【听前预测】选项中的She is,good-looking,perfect,good at work等表明,本题与对女士的评价有关。
【解析】选[D]。
男士提到自己的秘书长得很漂亮,女士表示同意,但接着用but转折提到她听说她(即男士的秘书)的工作能力没有外表那么好(her work isn‟t as good as her appearance),言外之意就是男士的秘书的工作能力不行,故答案为[D]。
13. W: Were all the books I recommended useful?M: Y es, they were. All of us are grateful to you and my classmates asked me to thank you for yourhelp.Q: What can we conclude from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中重复出现的books表明,对话与书有关。
The man does not think/appreciates表明,男士的话为听音重点。
【解析】选[D]。
女士问男士她推荐的书是否有用,男士的回答“Y es, they were. All of us are grateful to you and my classmates asked me to thank you…”为听音重点。
由男士的回答可知,男士很感谢女士推荐的书,故答案为[D]。
14. M: I borrowed some CDs from Jim last week, but Ilost them. Would you tell Jim I‟m sorry aboutthat?W: Hadn‟t you better tell him yourself?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 【听前预测】选项均以原形动词开头以及其中的Express his apology,Jim,CDs等表明,本题与女士给男士的建议有关,该建议涉及Jim和CD。
【解析】选[C]。
男士踢打他把Jim的CD丢了,希望女士能帮他向Jim转达歉意,而女士通过反问句Hadn‟t you better tell him yourself?(你自己告诉他不是更好吗?)建议男士自己去跟Jim道歉,故答案为[C]。
15. W: There was a new quiz show on television lastnight, but we were just outside and sitting downto dinner when it came on.M: I watched it and it was great! The first four contestants won only small prizes, but the fifthleft with a new luxury car.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中重复出现的dinner,show表明,对话涉及晚餐和某个节目。
【解析】选[C]。
女士说昨晚有一个新的智力竞赛节目(quiz show),但是节目播出的时候她正在外面吃饭,由此可知,女士昨天错过了智力竞赛节目的播出时间,故答案为[C]。
16. M: I‟m really worried about Susan. How is Susan‟slab experiment coming along?W: I‟m not sure. Why don‟t we go have a look?Q: What does the woman suggest doing? 【听前预测】选项中的Meeting Susan,Making sure,Asking Susan等表明,本题可能与某人的建议有关,该建议涉及Susan。
【解析】选[C]。
男士问女士Susan的实验进行得怎么样了,女士通过反问句Why don‟t we go have a look?建议去看看Susan做实验的进展情况,故答案为[C]。
17. W: Why do we always have to argue about money?M: If it wasn‟t money, you‟d argue about something else; I think you enjoy arguments.Q: What does the man think of the woman? 【听前预测】选项中的She spends money lavishly/should get a job等表明,本题可能考查对女士的看法。
【解析】选[D]。
女士不明白为什么她和男士总是为钱而争吵,男士通过虚拟语气提到“如果不是为钱,你也会为其他东西争吵;我认为你喜欢争吵”,由此可知,男士认为女士喜欢争吵,故答案为[D]。
18. M: I wish Susie would stop reciting that poem. I‟veheard her repeat it hundreds of times.W: At least that much. I used to really like Whitman‟s poems until I had to l isten to her overand over again.Q: What do the two speakers mean? 【听前预测】选项中的poem(s)和poet表明,对话可能与诗歌有关。
【解析】选[A]。
男士通过虚拟语气I wish Susie would stop reciting that poem表示他不想再听Susie 朗诵那首诗了,女士也说她以前很喜欢惠特曼的诗,她听Susie朗诵这么多遍之后也不想再听到这首诗了,由此可知,说话双方都厌倦听这首诗了,故答案为[A]。
Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation One【听前预测】选项中的physically healthy,arm muscles,arm weights,swimming,Jogging等表明,对话可能与运动有关。
W: Exercise, exercise, exercise. We hear so much about it these days, yet even the experts can‟t agree on which exercises are best. Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.M: Arm exercises? Is that because our arms are too fat or flabby?W: Actually, that‟s not the main reason. They say that arm exercises are an ideal way to become physically fit.M: But don‟t arm exercises raise your blood pressure? W: That they do. But the article I read mentioned ways to compensate for that.M: How?W: By adding leg exercises, so the arms don‟t do all the work. Arm exercises alone aren‟t enough to increase metabolism before fatigue sets in. The more of the body that‟s involved in the exercise, the better.M: And in turn, I‟m sure that there‟s a greater chance of losing weight.W: Sounds right to me. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What’s the main reason that many doctorsrecommend arm exercises?【解析】选[C]。
女士说现在很多医生大力推荐手臂运动(arm exercises),男士问是不是因为很多人的手臂too fat or flabby,女士说那不是主要原因,而是因为手臂运动是一种保持健康(become physically fit)的理想方式,故答案为[C],其中的physically healthy 与女士提到的physically fit对应。