新视野期中英语考试听力

新视野视听说（第三版）B1U4听力原文Unit 4 Getting from A to BListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = Finn; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 1F: I usually get to work by bus. It takes about half an hour. Sometimes I read a book on the way. How about you How do you get to workM1: I travel by bus. Um, it’s only one bus to work. It takes about 15 minutes.M2: I get to work by car.W1: Bus.W2: I walk to work.M3: I get to work on the tube and I walk some of the way.W3: About five minutes walk to the station, Waterloo Station, and then I get on a bus which takes about 20 … 25 minutes.M4: On most days I use the tube – my journey into work and my journey home at the end of the day.M5: I cy cle to work. That’s the quickest and easiest way.W4: I cycle in to work every day on my bike.Part 2F: What do you do on your journey to workM3: I usually listen to music or read.M1: Sometimes I listen to music and sometimes I read a book.M4: I either read the newspaper or I read books.W4: Take in the fresh air, the scenery, um … and try to avoid holes in the road which are quite dangerous.W3: I listen to my iPod.M5: Well, sometimes, if … if it’s a bit of a quiet road, I can think about what I’m goi ng to do that day.W1: I … I dream, usually. I just … I, I love … I love journeys. I love just looking out of the window.M2: Well, it’s so short; I don’t actually do very much at all, apart from making sure I don’t have an accident.Part 3F: What do you like about itM4: It’s fairly short, so my journey to work is only 30 minutes.W3: It’s qu ick.M2: It’s short. It only takes me seven or eight minutes.W1: Seeing how the landscape changes through the seasons.M3: I like listening to music and having some time to think before work.M1: It’s quite early in the morning, which means that the bus is always quite quiet, so um, I don’t have to fight for a seat.M5: I like to have some fresh air and the exercise.W4: I just like the exercise that I get from it and being outside in the open.W2: It’s not too far. I can walk or run. It’s about a quarter of an hour’s walk, so I feel very healthy.I don’t have to catch a bus.Part 4F: What don’t you like about your journey to workM3: Um, I don’t like it when it’s ve ry busy in the mornings and I don’t like it when it’s hot and sweaty on the tube.W1: It’s a very full bus. It’s packed with people because it’s the “work bus”.M5: There are some very bad drivers on the road.W3: Sometimes the buses get overcrowded and a lot of people are going to the same place.W4: I really don’t like cycling to work when it’s raining because I get wet, (and) all my books get wet.M1: In the winter it’s very cold that early in the morning and um, sometimes if I miss the first bus I have to wait about 20 minutes for the next one to come along.W2: In winter it’s very windy coming over the bridge and it makes my eyes water.M2: It’s so short; there’s nothing to like or dislike about it.ListeningScriptsG = Guide; V1 = Visitor 1; V2 = Visitor 2; V3 = Visitor 3G: So, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s move into the transport section now. Could you all come over this way Let’s look at these photos. As you can see, these early methods of transport havetwo things in common … They’re all great ideas, great ways to travel through the air ratherthan on the ground … but they weren’t successful! There was a big problem with each one.V1: But the monorail – that was successful.G: Well, yes and no. Look at this photo on the left. It’s from the World Fair in Seattle. That was in 1962. Monorails were a very popular idea in America at that time. People wanted to leave their cars at home and go to work by public transport. But they weren’t successful –monorails are difficult to build and expensive to keep in good condition. So you’re right.There are some monorails in the world … but not very many!V2: Hey. Look at this photo. Is that a car under a planeG: Oh, yes. This was a very interesting idea. People wanted to fly from Los Angeles to New York … and then drive straight into the city center from the airport.V2: No way! HowG: Well, the idea was that the car came off the bottom of the plane and then you got in and drove away. This was in the 1940s. Ah, yes. Look. Here’s the date: 1948. It was a nice idea –no airports or waiting around –but it wasn’t successful.V2: Why notG: There wa s an engineering problem. The car was too heavy and small planes weren’t strong enough to carry them (it).V3: What’s this A helicopter in the garageG: Yes, indeed. We laugh at this now, but people were very serious about it at the time. People wanted to leave home in the morning, say goodbye to the family and go to work by private helicopter. The idea was very popular, but, of course, it was impossible. Helicopters are verydifficult to fly and can you imagine the traffic problems in the sky … So noisy!V2: Yes. Very noisy. There’s far too much traffic these days in my opinion.G: I agree. People should go to work by bike or on foot – by far the best way to travel. As you see, all these …ViewingScriptsP = Presenter; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc.Part 1P: Heathrow Airport is having a bad day. Hundreds ofpassengers can’t fly because of a computer problem in air traffic control. In Terminal 1, things are getting worse. More and more passengers are arriving. Some airplanes are leaving, but many flights are canceled. Everyone is hoping to find a flight. Some of the waiting passengers are having a snack while others are spending their time outside. It’s a hot summer day. Back inside the terminal, it’s getting hotter and hotter. Some people came here five hours ago.W1: I’m here with my grandmother and my parents and it’s terrible for us to wait here for such a long t ime now. We have to sleep at the airport because no hotel is available. So, it’s just terrible.M1: Have a look at this. Improvisation at i ts best. I’m glad they’re sleeping now. I was hoping to get to Berlin soon.P: People are still trying to find a flight.W2: I’ve had my son go on the Internet, my daughter be in one queue, me be in the other queue and on the mobile, all at the same time, trying to get to Amsterdam for 9:30 tomorrow morning.M2: After five hours queuing, you … you really become really Z en, you know ... and here it’s pretty calm.P = PresenterPart 2P: The airport managers find an interesting solution to one of the problems: garden chairs. With the chairs to relax in, some passengers are finding new ways to pass the time. Inside Terminal 1, it’s late at night, after midnight. And many passengers are still here, waiting for their flight. Around 300 flights left Heathrow that day, but 319 flights were canceled, and over 500 people spent the night in the terminal.Speaking for communicationRole-playScriptsB = Boss; S = Secretary; D = David; G = GeorgeB: Where are the other people We were supposed to start 15 minutes ago!S: Alex called and said he’d be here in a second. He said he got tied up with a customer.B: That’s all right. I know what Alex’s customer is like.D: Morning, everyone! Please forgive me. I didn’t mean to come so late. I was just getting a cup of coffee at the coffee shop and the line was way too long. I had to wait for 20 minutes to get my coffee!B: David, this is not acceptable. If I say the meeting starts at 10, the meeting starts at 10. Not ten-o-one! And definitely not ten-twenty!D: Yes, sir. I t won’t happen again, I promise.B: I hope so, David. All right. Let’s get started. So the first thing I want to talk about is our ...G: I’m really sorry, everyone! I know I’m late. But really, it’s not my fault.B: OK, what’s the story this time, GeorgeG: The railway service was delayed this morning. You know what happened They say a train hit a cow that got onto the line b etween two stations …B: A cow George, do you expect me to believe thatGroup discussionScriptsA = Attendant; P = PassengerA: Your meal, sir.P: Thank you. Um, excuse me.A: Yes, can I help youP: Hope so! I’m sorry, but there’s a small problem here. I ordered a vegetarian meal – but this is meat.A: Oh, just a moment. I checked and we don’t have a record of your order.P: What! But I always order vegetarian. I’m a frequent flyer.A: I understand, sir, but we don’t have any more vegetarian meals.P: I do n’t believe it! You always have extra meals in business class.A: Yes, but this is economy class.P: You don’t understand. Let me explain one more time. I don’t eat meat. I ordered vegetarian. I can’t fly to Tokyo without dinner. It’s your job to bring me a meal. A business class vegetarian meal is fine.A: Just a moment. Here you are, sir. A vegetarian meal.P: Thank you, but this is already open. And it’s cold. Um, can I speak to the person in charge, pleaseFurther practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1M: Would you like to share a taxi with me to the airport We can save money that way.W: Actually, I’m not flying. I’m going to the conference by train. I was thinking of driving, but it will be too tiring.Q: How is the woman going to travelConversation 2W: I have to catch the 10:45 train. I think I’d better get tothe station by half past 10.M: Oh, it’s just a small station. It’ll be fine if you arrive there five minutes before the train departs.Q: According to the man, at what time could the woman arrive at the stationConversation 3M: Did you say I should take the No. 46 bus to your house Because I remember going there once on the No. 28.W: The No. 28 bus has been canceled. It used to run straight to my house and it was faster than the No. 46. It’s too bad.Q: What does the woman say about the bus servicesConversation 4W: Many people would rather take the bus or the subway than drive by themselves. Parking is getting to be a real headache.M: That doesn’t surprise me, f or more and more people are buying their own cars.Q: What does the man meanConversation 5M: Excuse me, could you please tell me when the next train to London isW: Sure. The next train to London is two hours from now, but if you do not mind connecting at Manchester, there is one indirect train leaving in 10 minutes.Q: What information about train services does the woman provideLong conversationScriptsM: Did you hear The new high-speed train around the capital is almost finished. It will travel at 180 miles per hour!W: I know! I saw it on Channel 6 this morning on TV. I can’twait! It will change my work travel time from 2 hours each way to just 45 minutes each way.M: Wow! Rachel! That’s way too long to spend traveling to work.W: Well, John, I leave home in the morning at 6 and arrive at work at 8. Leave work at 5 and arrive back home at 7. During my 2-hour travel time on the subway, I do catch up on emails and try to read and rest a little.M: So, the new high-speed train will be a big help for you then, Rachel!W: Yes! Now my travel time to work is so long that any extra time –like for shopping –can be really tough. The new high-speed train will connect our office in the old part of the city with all the new shopping areas. So, I will be able to do my shopping on the way home from work! M: Oh, that’s great. And the new high-speed train will make a circle around the entire city. It will connect my neighborhood with the airport. I will be able to ride it from my neighborhood tothe airport in 20 minutes and save money on parking my car!Q1: How long will the woman spend on her way to and from work by high-speed trainQ2: When does the woman arrive back home by subwayQ3: According to the woman, in what way will the new high-speed train be a big help to herQ4: How will the new high-speed train affect the manPassage 1ScriptsStudies show Americans spend more time than ever commuting. The average one-way commute has grown by 13 percent to 25 minutes. For a growing number of people, gettingto work takes more than an hour. In 2000, only in New York State did more than 10 percent of workers spend more than an hour getting to work. Now that situation can be found in several other states as well. Two point eight million people have so-called extreme commutes because they spend more than 90 minutes on their way to work.Steven, an electrical engineer, has an extreme commute between home and work. He leaves home before dawn and returns after dark, but as tiring or boring as Steven’s trip may sound, he says it’s the way to keep the home and job he loves. “I have the balance right now,” Steven said. “Icould do similar jobs closer, but not with the work rewards and job satisfaction I have now. And I could live closer, but I wouldn’t have the lifestyle that I desire.”Longer commutes frequently involve people who live at one end of the city and work at another. Such a pattern probably begins with companies moving away from the city center, attracting workers to move to less expensive areas farther away from the city center. People see this as an opportunity because such a move may provide more affordable housing or better schools.Steven spends about $185 a week on gas. Even high fuel costs can pay off in a better quality of life.Added to long commutes are increased traffic jams, however. Commuters typically spend 47 hours a year in traffic jams, up from 40 hours a decade earlier.Q1: How much time on average do Americans spend on their way to workQ2: What is the present situation about Americans’ commuting to workQ3: Why does Steven choose to have an extreme commute Q4: Which of the following is the disadvantage of long commutesPassage 2Scripts and answersHumans’ first means of transportation were walking and swimming. 1) Gradually, humans learned to use animals for transportation. The use of animals not only allowed heavier loads to be hauled by them, but also 2) enabled humans to ride the animals so they could travel longer distances in a shorter amount of time. The invention of the wheel helped make animal transportation more efficient through the introduction of 3) vehicles. Also, water transportation 4) dates back to very early times and it was the best way to move large quantities of materials over long distances before the Industrial Revolution. 5) As a result, most cities that grew up as sites for trading have been established along rivers or the coast.Until the Industrial Revolution, transportation was very slow and expensive. After the Revolution, transportation changed 6) thoroughly. In the 19th century, the invention of the steam engine made land transportation independent of human or animal power. Both speed and 7) capacity increased rapidly.With the development of cars at the 8) turn of the 20th century, land transportation becamemore common. In 1903, the first controllable airplane was invented, and after World War I, it became a fast way to transport people and goods. After World War II, 9) automobiles and airplanesbecame more popular as methods of transportation. Then, after high-speed rail was first introducedin Japan in 1964, passengers started using it in Asia and Europe instead of using airplanes to travel long distances.Now, 10) thanks to the development of technology, human beings are able to enjoy various methods of transportation for their speed and comfort.。

交卷! Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions(每小题：2.5 分)Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat.B. He found food for the woman's cat.C. He has become team captain.D. He has attracted the woman's attention.2.A. The woman wants to play golf while the man wants to playtennis.B. The man wants to play golf while the woman wants to playtennis.C. Both the man and woman suggest playing golf.D. Both the man and woman suggest playing tennis.3.A. An ugly duckling.B. A traditional beauty.C. A beauty in a special way.D. A plain Jane.4.A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend.B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is.C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him.D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her. 5.A. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature whilethe woman does not.B. The woman thinks modern technology can tame naturewhile the man does not.C. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquernature.D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind canconquer nature.6.A. She knows a lot about floods.B. She is an earthquake expert.C. She is interested in meteorites.D. She is worried about natural disasters.7.A. There will be a volcanic eruption on La Palma island.B. La Palma island will be completely submerged.C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents.D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa andNorth America.8.A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.9.A. He is a self-made successful businessman.B. He inherited a large fortune.C. He is a successful young tradesman.D. He will hand his company over to his son.10.A. The man's father promoted the woman.B. The woman promoted the man.C. The man's father has been promoted to the head office.D. The man's father owns the company.Part 2 Short passages and multiple-choice questions(每小题：2.5 分)Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. More Attention to One's Skin Than One's Figure.B. Benefits from Skincare.C. Seeking Expert Advice on Skincare.D. Seeking Expert Advice on Beauty Contests.2.What problem does the woman have?A. She has smallpox.B. She has oily skin.C. She has a lot of wrinkles.D. She has crow's feet around her eyes.3.What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Wash her face with lukewarm water.B. Pat her face dry with a clean towel.C. Pat a cream onto her face.D. All of the above.4.What is the use of the cream?A. To wipe out dirt and oil.B. To remove wrinkles.C. To tighten the skin.D. All of the above.5.What does the man suggest finally?A. To get a facelift every four to six months.B. To get a facelift every four to six years.C. To get a facial every four to six monthsD. To get a farcical every four to six weeks.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.What does the man mean by saying "No one has a goodenough memory to be a successful liar"?A. With a good memory you will be a successful liar (说谎人).B. If the listener has a bad memory, you will succeed in lying.C. If you lie, you will forget what you said and be found out.D. If you remember your lie well, nobody can see through it.7.Why did the man call the woman into his office?A. To praise her good appearance.B. To give her money.C. To reprimand her for being late.D. To reprimand her for telling a lie.8.What is the woman?A. A secretary.B. An assistant manager.C. The office manager.D. The accountant.9.What does the man say he has noticed over the past year?A. The woman has grown lazier.B. The woman has become more interested in money.C. The woman has grown prettier.D. The woman has improved her work.10.What does the passage say about the training courses?A. The woman has paid a lot to attend them.B. The man has paid a lot to attend them.C. They have improved the woman's work.D. They have turned out to be a failure.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog.11.What happened to 200 supercarriers in the past 20 years?A. They survived severe storms.B. They lost their ways at sea.C. They were lost with a few survivors.D. They were lost with no survivors.12.What does the woman find surprising?A. Modern technology cannot save supercarriers.B. Modern technology has saved many supercarriers.C. Communications and emergency services have improvedfast.D. Communications and emergency services have improvedslowly.13.Which of the following is true of the helicopter?A. It was blown into the sea.B. It sank with the supercarrier.C. It saved a few people on the supercarrier.D. It saved the supercarrier.14.What happened to the oil-drilling rig off Canada's coast?A. The workers escaped.B. A lot of people died.C. The rig was overturned.D. The rig exploded.15.Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?A. Tsunami---the most destructive disaster at sea.B. Rogue waves---the most powerful sea waves.C. Mysteries of sea disasters.D. The fate of different supercarriers.Click ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening!放音结束前请不要离开本页。

UNIT 4 The Telecommunications Revolution UNDERSTANDING SHORT CONVERSATIONS1. M: The article entitled "A Transformation Is Occurring in the Developing World" is helpful forme to write my paper.W: What transformation?M: Telecommunications. The up-to-date telecommunication technologies help people in those countries boost their living standards greatly.Q: What are the speakers talking about?2. W: Computers are being widely used and changing our world today.M: Yes. In America and many other countries, wherever a person turns, he finds a computer working somewhere.W: That is why I chose to major in computer science at the university.Q: What did the woman decide to study?3. M: Operator! Operator!W: This is the operator. May I help you?M: Yes, operator... ! This is 6241 Chester Road. Please send an ambulance fight away. We need a doctor.Q: Why does the man call the operator?4. M: Many developing regions see advanced communications as a way to leap over many stagesof economic development.W: That's quite true. Widespread access to information technology can reduce the time required to catch up with Western countries.M: China and Vietnam are just such a case in point.Q: Why are China and Vietnam mentioned in the conversation?5. W: If I had enough money, I would buy a mobile phone. But as it is I can't do it.M: You've said it several times. Are you desperate for one?W: Yes. The phone in the dormitory is always busy. I can't have access to it when I need to. 6. M: The New York Times reports that Russia is determined to thrive in the Information Age.W: I also read that article. Russia has a strategic plan to pump $40 billion into various communication projects and is starting to install optical fiber.M: But the problem is that its economy is stuck in recession. How could it have the money to put its plans into practice?Q: What does the man imply?7. W: As far as telecommunications are concerned, China sets a good example of takingadvantage of it.M: Exactly. In a sense, China's backwardness is an advantage.W: What do you mean by saying that?Q: What does the woman want the man to explain?8. W: In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai was a financial center around the world.M: Now Shanghai is dreaming of becoming a top financial center again.W: But how?M: Perhaps the telecommunication industry will play a key role in this process.Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about?9. W: How did you spend your summer holidays?M: I went to Hungary. I had a wonderful time there.W: Oh, really? I am doing research on telecommunications in developing countries. Would you like to give me some information?Q: What does the woman mean?10. M: Nowadays telephones are so widely used that we can't imagine what life would be likewithout them.W: That's just what I am thinking.M: Do you happen to know how the telephone was invented?W: On March 10, 1876, Bell and Watson were working in separate rooms. Bell spilled some acid on his clothes by accident and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you! "Watson heard the message through the telephone and came immediately. This was the first complete sentence transmitted over the telephone.Q: What is the conversation mainly about?11. W: What time does your train leave?M: At 6: 30. I want to make some phone calls. Then I'll pack my suitcase.W: But you have a meeting with Mr. Powers at 3: 30, remember?M: That's right. I nearly forgot about it.Q: What will the man do before going to the railway station?12. M: My son went to study in Northeastern University last month.W: Northeastern University? Where is it located?M: In Shenyang, the biggest city in the northeast of China. Frankly, I do not know much about that university. My son told me that students there had a well-stocked library at their disposal.Q: What does the man mean?13. W: Now people almost everywhere in the world can speak to each other over the telephone. Aspecial telephone can also transmit a picture of the speaker as well as the voice. This device allows deaf people to use the telephone.M: And how is this used?W: By reading lips, or watching the movements of the speaker's lips, a deaf person can actually see what the person on the other telephone is saying.Q: How can deaf people use the special telephone?14. W: I am going to work as a secretary next week. I feel a little nervous because this is my firstjob. What aspect should I pay special attention to?M: Office calls.W: Office calls?M: Yeah. The first impression that a customer receives of a company is very often through a telephone contact. A caller who is left hanging on "hold" will get the feeling that he or she has been forgotten or ignored. And if a call is answered rudely, the caller may become angry.Q: What is the conversation mainly about?15. W: You have a telephone call, Mr. Smith.M: Who is it?W: He didn't say.M: Tell him I'm out of the office until next Monday.W: All right.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?16. M: If indeed silence is golden, then it is becoming as rare as gold.W: What do you mean by saying that?M: It seems that man's progress includes a rising volume of noise and the calming effects of silence are nowhere to be found. Between sunrise and sunset, streets and highways are a constant source of noise from cars, buses, and trucks. Music is played in every supermarket, most restaurants, and many offices.Q: What is the man complaining about?17. W: Hi, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?M: I went to Thailand. I worked in the National Telecommunications Corporation for two months and I've just come back.W: What impressed you most in Thailand?M: The traffic jams and the popularity of mobile phones.Q: How long had the man worked in Thailand?18. W: Are you attending the computer sales conference?M: Yes, I am.W: I'm from The Mirror.M: The Mirror ...?W: Yes. It's a newspaper. I'm writing an article about the conference. Could I interview you for my article?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?19. W: Long distance. May I help you?M: Yes. I want to make a person-to-person call to Denver, please.W: What is the name of the party, please?M: Robert Ritchie.W: And what is the number?Q: Who is the woman?20. M: Hi, what are you reading?W: Oh, it's just an old Agatha Christie book, Death on the Nile. Have you read it?M: No, not that one, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you've finished?W: Sure. I didn't know that you liked mysteries.Q: What kind of books is the woman interested in?Key: 1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (D) 5. (A)6. (A)7. (A)8. (B)9. (D) 10. (B)11. (B) 12. (B) 13. (A) 14. (A) 15. (D)16. (D) 17. (C) 18. (A) 19. (C) 20. (A)UNDERSTANDING LONG CONVERSATIONSWhat Can I Do?W: Have a seat, Mr. Johnson. Now, what's the problem?M: Well, as I told you on the phone, I'm having a bit of trouble with my landlord.W: Oh! Yes. What sort of trouble?M: Well, when I moved in six months ago, he said he was going to fix up a couple of things that needed doing.W: What sort of things exactly?M: Well, there was no ventilation in the kitchen and the hot water system wasn't working properly.W: And he said he'd have them attended to?M: Yes, that's right, he agreed to have them done. But now six months have gone by and nothing has been done.W: Um so he's broken his promise.M: Yes, and not only that. Now that the lease has run out, he says he wants to increase the rent The White House by $6.00 a week!W: Well, he can't do that without your agreement, you know.M: Yes, I know that, but the trouble is he can evict me if I don't agree.W: Yes, that's true, he can. However, eviction is easier said than done.M: You mean it could be difficult for him?W: Yes, he can't just throw you out on the street. He has to give you reasonable notice, usually a month.M: Yes. Well, that's comforting to know, but, you see, I don't want to move. I'd prefer to stay where I am.W: Would you pay the increase if he actually did the work?M: Yes, I would. I just want the work done. I'd do it myself and send him the bill, but...W: No! Don't do that. A tenant can't make alterations or improvements without the landlord's approval. You won't have a leg to stand on if you do that.M: Well, then, what can I do?W: You've been a good tenant, I gather. I mean, are you up to date with your rent?M: Yes, of course. We've never been behind with our rent, not even once.W: Well, I suggest you go and see him again and tell him you'll agree to the increase if he has the work done.M: And if he doesn't agree?W: Well, tell him you've seen me at the Tenants' Action Union and I have advised you to take outa legal action against him to make him do the work.M: I understand, sort of threatening him?W: No, not exactly, just pointing out your legal rights. I think he'll get the message.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard:1. Who is the male speaker?2, What did the landlord promise to do?3. Has the man been a good tenant?4. Why did the woman ask the man to go and see the landlord again?5. Where does this conversation probably take place?Conversation twoAdvantages and Disadvantages of TelephonesW: Which topic are you going to talk about?M: Well, I'd like to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the telephone.W: What advantages does the telephone have in your opinion?M: I think there're two main advantages. The first is speed and the second is directness.W: That's quite true. It's obviously easier to phone someone rather than to write a letter to them. M: I always think it's such a long process writing a letter. You have to sit down and write it out or type it out. Then you have to find a stamp, and then walk to the pillar-box to mail it. If you want information, it's often possible to get it very quickly by telephone, whereas a letter always takes several days.W: I do agree with you.M: I think another advantage of the telephone is that it's personal. If you want to speak or get in contact with a friend or a relative you feel much closer to them if you're talking to them on the telephone.W: What about the disadvantages?M: Obviously, there are some disadvantages. If you have a telephone at home, it often tings at an inconvenient time. At home, my telephone often rings when I'm sitting in my bath or when I'm watching my favorite TV program. And I find it very annoying. I think another disadvantage sometimes is that you can't easily get a record of a telephone conversation.And sometimes you might misunderstand what somebody's saying.W: Uh, if it's a matter of really important information, it's probably safer to have it in writing in a letter rather than on a telephone.M: But telephone is very convenient. It is very swift, and I think it is also very personal. These are definite advantages. And I can't really imagine how we would get on without it. Questions 6 to 10 are based on the conversation you have just heard:6. What topic is the man going to talk about?7. What are the advantages of the telephone?8. Which one of the following is not mentioned by the man?9. What is the man's opinion of writing a letter compared with making a phone call?10. How does the man feel when his phone rings at an inconvenient time?Key:Conversation 1: 1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (A)Conversation 2: 6. (B) 7. (A) 8. (C) 9. (C) 10. (A)UNDERSTANDING PASSAGESPassage 1The Invention of the TelephoneIn the nineteenth century, the invention of the telegraph made it possible to send noises, signals, and even music over wires from one place to another. However, the human voice had never traveled this way, many inventors tried to find a way to send voice over wires, and in 1876 some of their efforts were crowned with success. Two American inventors, Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, succeeded at almost the same time. The United States Supreme Court finally had to decide which of the two was the first inventor of the telephone. The Court decided in Bell's favor.Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Bell grew up in a family that was very interested in teaching people to speak. His grandfather had been an actor who left the theater to teach elocution; his father was a teacher who helped deaf people learn how to speak.However, probably none of the later inventions gave Bell the same feeling of triumph as he has had on the day when he spilled some acid from his batteries. It was after he had worked for months to find ways to send something more than metallic twangs over the wires. Thinking Watson, his helper, was in the next room, Bell called, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you." Watson was not in the next room. He was down in his laboratory, next to the receiver. To Watson's surprise, he heard the words perfectly. He ran to tell Bell the news: the wires had carried Bell's voice perfectly.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard:1. What made it possible to send noises, signals and music over wires in the nineteenth century?2. When was the human voice successfully sent over wires?3. Who decided that Bell was the first inventor of the telephone?4. What was the Bell family interested in?5. What did Watson do after he heard Bell's voice?Passage 2Telecommunications Satellite Spins out of ControlPeople in most countries depend on communications technology more than ever before. One day in May, an accident forced millions of Americans to be silent. They had to live and work without the technology they depend on every day.A telecommunication satellite experienced computer failure. The satellite, known as Galaxy Four, moved from its correct orbit and was unable to. receive signals from Earth. A backup computer failed to turn on, and the satellite began to spin out of control.Galaxy Four was launched in 1993. It cost two hundred fifty million dollars. Galaxy Four provided the major link for millions of pagers, credit card operations, company communications systems, and home satellite equipment. The satellite also was used to send television and radio broadcasts.The telecommunication satellite failure created big problems for many companies. At least eight of the nation's ten biggest paging companies depend on Galaxy Four. A pager is an electronic device that receives telephone messages. The pager makes a beeping sound when it receives one. Ninety percent of the nation's forty-five million pagers lost service when Galaxy Four failed. Paging companies were unable to provide services to police department, doctors and other individuals.The satellite failure affected many television and radio broadcasts. Thousands of computer users were unable to use the Internet.A nearby satellite called Galaxy Six has replaced the Galaxy Four satellite. Signals for broadcasting companies are being sent through Galaxy Six. Another satellite, Galaxy Three-R,is replacing Galaxy Four for paging and other signals. Technical experts had to move each person's satellite equipment to point to Galaxy Three-R. Each move takes about thirty minutes. Technicians say the moves must be exact to within less than a centimeter. They were able to restore service to most customers within a few days.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard:6. What were the consequences of the failure of the telecommunication satellite?7. What caused the failure of the telecommunication satellite?8. When was the telecommunication satellite Galaxy Four launched?9. Which of the following was affected most by the accident?10. How long did it take the service to be restored to most customers?Passage 3China's Links with the World Expand Through Giant CableAn undersea fiber optic cable stretching from China to the United States in the 25,000 kilometer underwater loop system will soon expand China's links with the world.The $1.5 billion China-US Cable Network, as it is called, provides a digital connection between China and the US, and overcomes the small fiber optic capacity which has been available until now, and which, among other things, affects the ability to expand Internet capacity. China Telecom has been trying for some time to set up a direct link with the US and is also keen to own some of the fiber capacity to reduce its costs.The cable will be used for all communications such as telephone line services including Internet connections and e-mail links. The Internet, while no doubt taking a portion of the cable,is not the primary motivation for developing the cable link. Expansion of all communication services and overall quality is driving all international systems. The Internet, however, is beginning to take a disproportionate amount of capacity, and this will definitely drive some new pricing structures for Internet Service Providers and end-users over the next couple of years.There are already major fiber optic systems connecting China to the rest of the world through Japan, Korea and Guangzhou-Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, cables are also available through Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, a province of China.Most of these cables can be patched or linked to other global or Asia-Pacific cable systems, giving China access through fiber optic technology to most of the world from the international gateways.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard:11. Which countries does the undersea fiber optic cable link?12. How much will the cable network cost?13. What will the cable be used for?14. What will the expansion of all communication services and overall quality bring about?15. What role does fiber optic technology play in the development of China?Passage 4The Information AgeA new era is upon us. Call it what you will: the service economy, the information age, the knowledge society. It all translates to a fundamental change in the way we work. Already we're partly there. The percentage of people who earn their living by making things has fallen dramatically in the Western world. Today the majority of jobs in America, Europe and Japan are in the service industry, and the number is on the rise. More women are in the workforce than ever before. There are more part-time jobs. More people are self-employed. But the breadth of the economic transformation can't be measured by numbers alone, because it is also giving rise to a radical new way of thinking about the nature of work itself. Long-held notions about jobs and careers, the skills needed to succeed, even the relationship between individuals and employers, all these are being challenged.We only have to look behind us to get some sense of what may lie ahead. No one looking ahead 20 years could possibly have foreseen the ways in which a single invention, the chip, would transform our world thanks to its applications in personal computers, digital communications and factory robots. Tomorrow's achievements in biotechnology, artificial intelligence or even some still unimagined technology could produce a similar wave of dramatic changes. But one thing is certain: information and knowledge will become even more vital, and the people who possess it, whether they work in manufacturing or services, will have the advantage and produce the wealth. Computer knowledge will become as basic a requirement as the ability to read and write. The ability to solve problems by applying information instead of performing routine tasks will be valued above all else. If you cast your mind ahead 10 years, information services will be predominant. It will be the way you do your job.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard:16. What is one characteristic of the information age?17. What is one of the great changes brought about by the knowledge society?18. What does the speaker mean by referring to computers and other inventions?19. Who will be the master of the future according to the passage?20. What does the passage mainly talk about?Key:Passage 1: 1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (B) 5. (D)Passage 2: 6. (D) 7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (A) 10. (B)Passage3: 11. (A) 12. (B) 13. (D) 14. (C) 15. (C)Passage 4: 16. (D) 17. (B) 18. (B) 19. (A) 20. (C)。

Mid-Term Test APart I Listening Comprehension (24’)Section A (7’)Directions: L isten to the questions and decide on the best answers. The questions will be spoken twice.1. A) At college. C) Sometimes I do.B) To be happy. D) With my friends.2. A) In Australia. C) Probably water and plants.B) Yes, they’re so cute! D) Yes, I have.3. A) Never mind. C) They have two dogs.B) Most of the time. D) It’s too expensive.4. A) Because it’s a fad. C) Because I wish you would.B) Because they look strange. D) Because they’re not cheap.5. A) Red and yellow. C) People’s Republic of China.B) Five golden stars. D) I think it’s beautiful.6. A) Three years from now. C) He’s got a great teacher.B) He wants to be a doctor. D) Since he was a kid.7. A) They’re quite strict. C) My mom.B) We get on well. D) My dad does it.Section B (7’)Directions: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.1. A) To work in publishing. C) To work in a bookstore.B) To work in a library. D) To be a writer.2. A) He’s got new clothes. C) He’s got a suntan.B) His hair. D) He’s wearing glasses.3. A) Quite good. C) Boring.B) Challenging. D) Stressful.4. A) Some beaches. C) The Pyramids.B) Some camels. D) Her friends.5. A) Ride a bicycle. C) Play the piano.B) Read and write.D) Play tennis.6. A) Getting some work experience. C) Reading some self-help books.B) Talking to her parents. D) Talking to a career adviser.7. A) Working from home. C) Work-life balance.B) Looking after workers’ well-being.D) Diversity in the workplace.Section C (5’)Directions: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.Conversation 11. A) Brazil.C) Canada.B) The USA.D) France.2. A) Brazil’s amazing nature. C) Brazilian states.B) Mineral resources. D) Gold.Conversation 23. A) His parents don’t want him to. C) His grades aren’t good enough.B) He doesn’t want to. D) He doesn’t have enough money.4. A) Returning to study in adulthood. C) Studying with AI.B) Studying for degrees online.D) Studying full-time.5.A) A career adviser. C) The woman’s father.B) The woman’s tutor. D) The woman’s cousin.Section D (5’)Directions: L isten to the passage and fill in the blanks. The passage will be read three times.Writing down your life dreams every day can help you to feel (1) _______ to pursue your goals. When you put your dreams on paper, it helps you (2) _______ what you truly want. It can serve as a reminder of your goals, keeping them fresh in your mind and (3) _______ your commitment toward them. Writing down your goals on a daily basis also allows you to track your progress, (4) _______ and make necessary adjustments along the way. In addition, the act of writing helps you to explore your thoughts and emotions. It gives you space to reflect and grow. By writing down your dreams every day, you create a road map to turn your (5) _______ and live a more fulfilled life.Part II Vocabulary & Structure (15’)Section A (10’)Directions: Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences.1. Christmas celebrations can be _______ back to the third century.A) turned C) drawnB) traced D) seen2. It _______ as no surprise to anyone when Edward and Julie decided to get married.A) came C) becameB) went D) made3. Only when he won the gold medal did people begin to _______ him seriously.A) make C) takeB) see D) get4. Getting up an hour earlier each day has really _______ a difference to my life.A) been C) doneB) taken D) made5. At the _______ of the enormous chocolate cake, Maria’s face broke into a happy smile.A) seen C) sightB) seeing D) scene6. In this freezing cold winter, many of the country’s birds have died _______ starvation.A) upon C) overB) around D) of7. Jake is so hard-working. He thinks _______ of finishing a day at college, then going to work.A) something C) anythingB) nothing D) doing8. Contrary _______ everyone’s expectations, Annie ended up becoming a successful lawyer.A) at C) toB) on D) in9. Suzie enjoys her part-time job, and it certainly keeps the wolf from the _______.A) door C) bedroomB) garden D) chimney10. I really don’t know Margot very well. I’ve only met her _______ couple of times.A) - C) theB) a D) someSection B (5’)Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets.1. You can cook, paint and play the guitar—you certainly have many _______ (talent)!2. The salary wasn’t great, but the company _______ (provide) me with accommodation.3. After so many years living on my own, I value my _______ (independent).4. You shouldn’t feel _______ (guilt) about it. You did everything you could to help.5. _______ (Prepare) for the grand opening ceremony are now well under way.Part III Reading Comprehension (30’)Task 1 (5’)Directions: Read the following passage. Then choose the best answers to complete the exercises that follow.The American flag, with its red, white and blue colors, is a symbol of the United States and the country’s rich cultural heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, the flag has deep cultural and historical significance representing the values and ideals of the American people.Unity and pride: The flag is a unifying symbol that brings Americans together. With each star on the flag symbolizing a state, the flag fosters a sense of national pride. It reminds citizens of their shared history, sacrifices and achievements.Freedom and liberty: The American flag is a symbol of the freedom and liberty upon which the nation was founded. The red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies, while the 50 stars represent the 50 states. Together, this represents the unity of the states and the freedom of Americans to pursue life liberty and happiness.Resilience and sacrifice: The American flag also symbolizes the resilience and sacrifice of the American people. The flag is a reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women in order to safeguard the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.The American flag holds a treasured place in the hearts of its people. It remains an enduring symbol of the nation’s rich heritage and the ideals upon which it was built.1. According to the article, why is the American flag so important to Americans?A) It has strong colors, and it looks good.B) People around the world can recognize it.C) It looks good, and it has cultural symbolism.D) It can be seen all over the USA.2. The stars on the American flag represent________.A) the film industry in AmericaB) the beauty of the American skiesC) the original colonies of AmericaD) the states of America3. Taken together, the stars and stripes symbolize_______.A) unity and freedomB) friendship and equalityC) wealth and successD) cultural diversity4. The flag represents the sacrifices that men and women made so that_______.A) they could live better livesB) the country could be powerfulC) future generations could be freeD) Americans could be wealthy5. What is the best title for this article?A) The Designer of the American FlagB) The Secrets Behind the American FlagC) The Symbolism of the Stars and StripesD) Why Everyone Knows the American FlagTask 2 (3’)Directions: Read the following poster.Then choose the best answers to complete the exercises that follow.Join us for an exciting dream boarding workshop designed for college students!Are you ready to embark on a journey to manifest your dreams and create a future you’ve always wanted? Look no further!This workshop will empower you to unleash your true potential and turn your dreams into reality.During this experience, you will learn the art of dream boarding. This is a powerful technique that combines creativity and goal setting. Our expert tutors will guide you through the process of creating your own personalized dream board to make a visual representation of your aspirations and goals.This workshop will provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your dreams and aspirations. You’ll gain clarity about your passions, purpose and the steps needed to achieve your goals. You’ll also be able to connect with people who share your drive for success, forming a network of support and inspiration.Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable tools for personal and academic success. Expand your vision, boost your motivation and unlock your potential! Join us at this workshop and start creating the future you deserve!Date: April 15thTime: 2 pm–5 pmLocation: Rose HallLimited spots are available so reserve your place now! Register on our website—.6. What is the main aim of the workshop advertised?A) To help people to set themselves more realistic goals.B) To teach participants about the history of dream boarding.C) To teach business people about the importance of dream boarding.D) To help college students to make their own dream boards.7. According to the poster, what is dream boarding?A) Writing your dreams and goals in a notebook.B) Talking about your dream life with others.C) Making a visual representation of your goals.D) Writing down your dreams when you wake up.8. Which of the following does the poster NOT mention?A) Exploring your dreams in a safe and supportive space.B) Connecting with people you have things in common with.C) Enjoying free snacks, tea and coffee.D) Becoming clearer about your passions.Task 3 (5’)Directions: Read the following company introduction.Then complete the information by filling in the blanks (in no more than 3 words) in the table below.Little StepsWelcome to Little Steps Coaching where we provide essential support and guidance to new parents.We understand that becoming a parent can be an exciting and challenging time, filled with questions and worries. That’s why we’re here to lend a helping hand!At Little Steps Coaching, we have a team of experienced coaches who are dedicated to assisting new parents every step of the way. Our coaches have a great deal of knowledge about child development, parenting techniques and self-care for parents. We are glad to give parents the right information and skills they need to create a loving environment for their children.Our coaching programs cater to the unique needs of each individual family. Whether you’re looking for help with sleep routines, feeding strategies or managing tantrums, our coaches are here to offer practical advice and emotional support.We offer one-on-one coaching sessions and group workshops so parents can choose the format that suits them best, and our sessions are designed to be a safe space for parents to share their concerns and learn from one another.At Little Steps Coaching, we are committed to helping new parents build confidence and find joy in their parenting journey. Join us today and remember—with each little step you’re making a big difference to your child’s life!Task 4 (7’)Directions: Match the terms related to college life with their Chinese equivalents.A -------------------- Giving respectB -------------------- Showing loveC -------------------- Setting boundariesD -------------------- Taking responsibilityE -------------------- Showing patienceF -------------------- Being a role modelG -------------------- Communicating with each otherH -------------------- An unbreakable connectionI -------------------- Having a bond withJ -------------------- Spending quality time withK -------------------- Making sacrificesL -------------------- Showing empathyM -------------------- Close-knit relationsN -------------------- Life lessonsO -------------------- Taking after someoneP -------------------- Looking after someoneTask 5 (10’)Directions: Read the following letter. Then complete the answers that follow the questions in no more than 3 words.Hey Julie,How are things? Everything is fine here, and I thought you might like to hear about a new fad that’s taken over our college community—friendship bracelets!These colorful bracelets have become the talk of the campus lately. It all started a few weeks ago, when a few students began exchanging handmade bracelets with friends. Little did they know that it would catch on so quickly! Now everyone is making them.I guess the beauty of these friendship bracelets lies in their personal touch. Students are getting creative with different patterns, colors and materials. It’s amazing to see the variety of designs and styles and what’s even more amazing is seeing students gathering in groups during their free time, attending workshops and watching online tutorials to learn different techniques.It’s become a wonderful bonding activity, bringing people together and creating memories. The best part is that these bracelets are so meaningful. Each one represents a connection between friends and carries a special message of love or gratitude.It’s heartwarming to see students exchanging these bracelets and I couldn’t resist getting involved too! I’ve sent you one I’ve made, and I really hope you like it. I remember you told me once that you love red and green.Can’t wait to see you soon!Matt21.Why is Matt writing to Julie?He wants to tell her about _________________________ on his college campus.22.When did the new fad start?According to Matt, it started a ____________________.23.What are the students on Matt’s campus doing when they have free time?Coming together to attend workshops and watch _________________________.24.In Matt’s opinion, what do the friendship bracelets symbolize?They symbolize a _________________________________.25.What has Matt sent Julie?He has sent her _________________________________.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (16’)Directions: Each of the four sentences is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B and C. Make the best choice.1. He’s not a very attractive man. Even so, women seem to like him.A) 他不是一个很有魅力的人。

文档一、1. C A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat.B. He found food for the woman's cat.C. He has become team captain.D. He has attracted the woman's attention.2. AA. The woman wants to play golf while the man wants to play tennis.B. The man wants to play golf while the woman wants to play tennis.C. Both the man and woman suggest playing golf.D. Both the man and woman suggest playing tennis.3. BA. An exciting football match.B. A beautiful scene.C. The man's interest in her.D. The man's inviting her to a football match.4. DA. He must go and buy gifts.B. He does not like the woman.C. He must prepare for a new lesson tomorrow.D. He must prepare for a makeup exam.5. AA. The woman thinks university education is important while the man does not.B. The man thinks university education is important while the woman does not.C. Both the man and woman attach importance to university education.D. Both the man and woman attach importance to business experience.1. What subjects were followed in the study? AA. More than 700 subjects averaging over 30 years of age.B. More than 700 subjects averaging over 40 years of age.C. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 30 years of age.D. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 40 years of age.2. Which of the following is true, according to the speaker? BA. The crises after job loss are as bad as the loss itself.B. The crises after job loss are worse than the loss itself.C. Job loss is worse than the subsequent crises.D. Only after finding another job can one overcome the depression.3. Which of the following does the speaker mention as the result of unemployment? DA. Losing healthcare benefits.B. Less ability to care for a family member with a long illness.C. A heavy pressure on family relationships.D. All of the above.4. Which of the following is true of the study participants who found new jobs? CA. Their health improved but their emotional functioning was poor.B. Their health worsened but their emotional functioning improved.C. Their health and emotional functioning were both poor.D. Both their health and emotional functioning improved.5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? CA. How to find new jobs.B. How to overcome depression after job loss.C. Long-lasting depression from job loss.D. Depression from undesirable reemployment二、1. D A. Beautiful.B. Beautiful and intelligent.C. Intelligent and kind.D. Beautiful, intelligent and kind.2. A A. The man is positive and the woman is negative.B. The woman is positive and the man is negative.C. Both the man and woman are critical.D. Both the man and woman admire it.3. C A. An ugly duckling.B. A traditional beauty.C. A beauty in a special way.D. A plain Jane.4. B A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend.B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is.C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him.D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her.5. D A. She wants to look younger.B. She wants to look better even than a movie actress.C. She wants to look like a movie actress in one of the man's photos.D. She wants to look like the movie actress in her photos.1. Why does Pamela want to have plastic surgery? AA. To become a movie actress.B. To become an anchorwoman.C. To become a fashion model.D. To find a white-collar job.2. What surgery has Pamela had? DA. Enlarging her breasts.B. Removing wrinkles from her neck.C. Making her face thinner.D. Making her nose tip more pointed.3. What did Pamela think about beauty and character? CA. Beauty is as important as a noble character.B. Beauty is more important than a noble character.C. Beauty is less important than a noble character.D. Beauty and a noble character are less important than ability.4. How do Pamela's parents and boyfriend react to her plastic surgery? BA. Her boyfriend is against it while parents are for it.B. Her boyfriend is for it while her parents' opinion is unknown.C. Both her parents and boyfriend are for it.D. Both her parents and boyfriend are against it.5. How long would her new looks last, according to Dr. Carson? BA. One to two years.B. A few years.C. Nearly a decade.D. Unpredictable.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? CA. More Attention to One's Skin Than One's Figure.B. Benefits from Skincare.C. Seeking Expert Advice on Skincare.D. Seeking Expert Advice on Beauty Contests.2. What problem does the woman have? BA. She has smallpox.B. She has oily skin.C. She has a lot of wrinkles.D. She has crow's feet around her eyes.3. What does the man advise the woman to do? DA. Wash her face with lukewarm water.B. Pat her face dry with a clean towel.C. Pat a cream onto her face.D. All of the above.4. What is the use of the cream? AA. To wipe out dirt and oil.B. To remove wrinkles.C. To tighten the skin.D. All of the above.5. What does the man suggest finally? DA. To get a facelift every four to six months.B. To get a facelift every four to six years.C. To get a facial every four to six monthsD. To get a farcical every four to six weeks.1. At the beginning the man wants to have his hair styled. F2. The woman beautician tries to offer the man the complete service. T3. The man asks for a mirror because he suspects too much hair has been cut off. T4. Finally the man has short, yellow hair. F5. Now that the man has a fashionable hair style, he will go to the job interview with confidence. F 三、1. BA. Forest fire is very bad this year.B. Forest fires will be worse next year.C. Forest fire will be brought under control next year.D. Forest fire has been brought under control.2. AA. The earthquake was not as strong as the Tokyo one.B. The earthquake was stronger than the Tokyo one.C. The two of them were lucky enough to live in an earthquake-proof hotel.D. The earthquake has leveled the house to the ground.3. CA. There will be a volcanic eruption on La Palma island.B. La Palma island will be completely submerged.C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents.D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa and North America.4. DA. She knows a lot about floods.B. She is an earthquake expert.C. She is interested in meteorites.D. She is worried about natural disasters.5. DA. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature while the woman does not.B. The woman thinks modern technology can tame nature while the man does not.C. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquer nature.D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind can conquer nature.1. Why was the door to the balcony wide open? AA. The weather was hot.B. It was too moist inside.C. It was too dry inside.D. The scene outside was beautiful.2. Why was the man unable to shut the windows? BA. The window was deformed.B. The wind was too strong.C. He was scared stiff by the loud thunder.D. He was frightened by the lightning.3. How did he manage to close the window? BA. He asked his wife to close it together.B. He used a mop to close it.C. He waited until the wind was less strong.D. He waited until the hail was over.4. What did the speaker do after seeing the lightning? DA. He closed the window.B. He turned off the TV.C. He turned off the lights.D. He pulled out the electrical plugs5. What is the sequence of the events? CA. Sun---wind---thunder and lightning---sun---hail.B. Sun---hail---thunder and lightning---wind---sun.C. Sun---wind---thunder and lightning---hail---sun.D. Sun---wind---hail---thunder and lightning---sun.1. What happened to 200 supercarriers in the past 20 years? DA. They survived severe storms.B. They lost their ways at sea.C. They were lost with a few survivors.D. They were lost with no survivors.2. What does the woman find surprising? AA. Modern technology cannot save supercarriers.B. Modern technology has saved many supercarriers.C. Communications and emergency services have improved fast.D. Communications and emergency services have improved slowly.3. Which of the following is true of the helicopter? CA. It was blown into the sea.B. It sank with the supercarrier.C. It saved a few people on the supercarrier.D. It saved the supercarrier.4. What happened to the oil-drilling rig off Canada's coast? BA. The workers escaped.B. A lot of people died.C. The rig was overturned.D. The rig exploded.5. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog? CA. Tsunami---the most destructive disaster at sea.B. Rogue waves---the most powerful sea waves.C. Mysteries of sea disasters.D. The fate of different supercarriers.1. Skiing is close to nature though crowds tend to make too much noise. F2. Every year forty or fifty skiers break their legs. F3. The woman thinks it is possible and necessary to be prepared for an avalanche. F4. Guides set off explosives to start avalanches, thus making the snow stable T5. An avalanche beacon is an electronic device that sends a signal if a skier is buried by an avalanche. T四、1. CA. He asks the woman to call Mr. Owen.B. He asks the woman to call Mr. Woods.C. He asks that Mr. Woods call Mr. Owen.D. He asks that Mr. Owen call Mr. Woods.2. BA. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.3. AA. He is a self-made successful businessman.B. He inherited a large fortune.C. He is a successful young tradesman.D. He will hand his company over to his son.4. DA. The man's father promoted the woman.B. The woman promoted the man.C. The man's father has been promoted to the head office.D. The man's father owns the company.5. DA. The companies John has worked in are not large enough.B. John's work experience is not long enough.C. John should be rewarded for his long service.D. John learned little in each job, and long service means nothing today.1. What may workaholics do? DA. They bring work home.B. They keep working until after midnight.C. They bend over their work on weekends.D. all of the above.2. Which of the following does the speaker recommend doing? CA. Concentrate on one thing a week.B. Concentrate on one thing a day.C. Concentrate on one thing at a time.D. Do just a few things at a time.3. What should one do first, according to the passage? AA. What is important.B. What one understands.C. What is easy.D. What is difficult.4. What does the speaker say about working at home? DA. One should not bring too much work home.B. One can work in the living room if one has a home office.C. One should not bring confidential files home.D. One should work only within the usual working hours.5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? BA. Bad habits of a workaholics.B. Tips for workaholics.C. Good habits of a devoted worker.D. Cultivation of a devoted worker.1. What does the man mean by saying "No one has a good enough memory to be a successful liar"? CA. With a good memory you will be a successful liar (说谎人).B. If the listener has a bad memory, you will succeed in lying.C. If you lie, you will forget what you said and be found out.D. If you remember your lie well, nobody can see through it.2. Why did the man call the woman into his office? BA. To praise her good appearance.B. To give her money.C. To reprimand her for being late.D. To reprimand her for telling a lie.3. What is the woman? AA. A secretary.B. An assistant manager.C. The office manager.D. The accountant.4. What does the man say he has noticed over the past year? DA. The woman has grown lazier.B. The woman has become more interested in money.C. The woman has grown prettier.D. The woman has improved her work.5. What does the passage say about the training courses? CA. The woman has paid a lot to attend them.B. The man has paid a lot to attend them.C. They have improved the woman's work.D. They have turned out to be a failure.1. The office manager offers to show the woman around. T2. The man promises to remove the stack of files from the woman's desk. F3. If the woman needs supplies, she can just let the man know. F4. Although the woman is a newcomer in the office, she is ready to call customers. T5. The woman has to press 0 for an outside telephone line. F五、1. CA. The man wants to leave, and the woman tries to keep him.B. The woman wants to leave, and the man tries to keep her.C. The woman wants the man to leave, and the man wants to stay.D. The man wants the woman to leave, and the woman wants to stay.2. DA. The man is employed by a head-hunting company.B. The man works in the same company as the woman.C. The man will take the offer.D. The man is offering a job to the woman.3. BA. She will definitely go to the man's company.B. She won't go to the man's company unless the offer is good enough.C. She will stay in her company whatever happens.D. She will not stay in her company unless it raises her pay.4. AA. The position is especially suitable for women.B. The position requires the combination of a man and a woman.C. The woman is excited about this position.D. The woman is willing to be devoted to the company.5. CA. The man wants to leave because he did not get a raise.B. The man wants to leave because the woman is not satisfied with his work.C. The woman intends to lighten the man's work load.D. The woman intends to increase the man's work load.1. What did the Mexican fisherman say when advised to stay out longer and catch more fish? CA. He was tired.B. He could not find many more fish.C. He had caught enough fish for his family's immediate use.D. He had caught enough fish for his family's long-term consumption.2. Which of the following is the sequence of actions the American suggests for the Mexican? BA. selling to the factory-owning a factory-owing a fleet of boatsB. owing a fleet of boats-selling to the factory-owning a factoryC. owing a fleet of boats-owning a factory-selling to the factoryD. selling to the factory-owing a fleet of boats-owning a factory3. What did the American suggest the Mexican could finally do to make millions of dollars? DA. Expand his fleet.B. Expand his factory.C. Sell more fish to the middleman.D. Sell his company stock to the public.4. What did the American advise the Mexican to do after the latter had made millions of dollars? AA. Lead a leisurely life.B. Lead a colorful life in Mexico City.C. Lead a profitable life in Los Angeles.D. Follow an MBA program.5. What does the Mexican's final answer imply? CA. Playing with one's children is more fun than drinking wine.B. Drinking wine is more fun than playing the guitar.C. It is not worthwhile to work hard to expand one's business.D. It is a good idea to work hard to make plenty of money.1. When will the new company probably start operating? CA. Before mid-July.B. After mid-July.C. Before mid-August.D. After mid-August.2. How soon can they move into the new office? AA. Before July 1st.B. After July 1st.C. Before August 1st.D. After August 1st.3. What experience did the woman have? DA. She always bought new equipment.B. She assisted her former boss in marketing.C. She was in charge of finance only.D. She did marketing and finance on her own.4. What will the woman do first on Monday morning? CA. Buy new equipment.B. Call the art people.C. Hand in her marketing plan.D. Write a marketing plan.5. What has the man done about recruiting people? BA. He has employed some R and D experts.B. He has found some candidates for the company's R and D section.C. He has employed some art people.D. He has found some candidates for the company's art work.1. The man switched jobs owing mainly to layoff and company bankruptcy.T2. Now the man is doing a job more or less the same as he did before. F3. It was easy for the man to adjust to the new job amid technological advances and the Internet revolution. F4. According to the man, to keep up with the dramatic changes, one must constantly gather all kinds of information. T5. The man says that a job-seeker should concentrate on work-related classes and should not try to learn about other subjects. F。

Scripts ( 新视野大学英语《听说教程》1 ) Unit 1I. Understanding Short Conversation1. W: I saw an ad on the Internet about online language studies.M: Me too. I saw an ad for, “Click Here for Language Learning.”Q: What do the man and the woman have in common?2. M: You have to be 18 years old to enter some online language classes.W: Really? I had no idea that there was a minimum age required for some classes. Q: What did the woman NOT know about online language classes before?3. M: Unlike regular classes, online classes can be taken at your home.W: That’s exactly why I decided to begin studying online!Q: Why did the woman decide to study online?4. W: I keep on making new friends as I study online.M: So do I! There are so many people online, ad I want to meet them all!Q: What is one benefit of studying online?5. M: My online teacher asked the class for suggestions to make the class better. W: That’s great! I always like it when a teacher does that.Q: What did the man’s teacher want to do?6. M: I had no idea that online language learning could be so effective!W: It sure has helped me practice my language skills!Q: What is it about online language learning that surprised the man?7. M: My classmates and I help each other solve homework problems online.W: It sounds like you’re using the Internet in a useful way.Q: What does the man do online?8. M: Online learning is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have time to travel to school. W: Yes, but it also has its own challenges.Q: What does the woman have to say about online learning?9. M: Virtual classrooms are changing how students study!W: They sure are! And I, for one, am very excited about it.Q: According to the man, what is happening to students because of virtual classrooms?: What advice did your professor give you?W: He said that taking an online class would help me learn.Q: What did the woman’s professor suggest?1—10: B C A C D, C C A B DII. Understanding a Long ConversationW: How’s your new online class, Bill? Is it everything you had hoped for?M: It’s everything and more, Susan. You should give it a try!W: Oh, really? What’s the best thing about it?M: In an online class, you talk with others over the Internet. Since they are not right next to you, they don’t bother you so much.W: That sounds great! I took a class with someone who would make me feel small wheneverI made a mistake. He would tell me how stupid I was and intimidate me so thatI never wanted to participate.M: Not a problem in the virtual classroom. How would you like to sign up? I thinkthat you could start on the third of next month.W: I don’t know, Bill. You know all those problems about having difficult people in the classroom?M: Yeah?W: We don’t really have them anymore since you left.1.Which of the following is NOT true about Bill?2.According to Bill, why are other students NOT a concern in an online class?3.Why did Susan NOT like to participate in class?4.When could Susan start studying online?5.Why did Susan NOT make up her mind to join online class?1—5: A B B D AIII. Understanding a PassageThe first requirement for my online language class was to meet in an online forum.I entered the forum early and saw students appear on the screen one after another. Strangely enough, when it was time to begin, the teacher still hadn’t shown up. However, we began sharing information and talking about the new class. Unlike me, all of the other students were new to the online class. I told them about my experiences and my thoughts. Then I noticed something. There were 27 people in the forum. This was strange because I know there were only 26 people in the class.“Hey,” I wrote, “which one of you is the teacher?”The teacher made herself known at last. She said that wanted to get our honest opinions about the online class. Also, she wanted to have a little fun with us. “Humor will be important in my class,” she said.1.What was the first requirement of the online class?2.What was strange about the beginning of the online class?3.How were the other students different than the speaker?4.What did the speaker notice?5.Why did the teacher NOT make herself known to the class at first?1---5: A A C D DProfessor Stromwell: I am, personally, very 1) honored to introduce this year’s class-elected speaker. After getting off to a quite 2) interesting start here at Harvard, she graduates today with an 3) invitation to join one of Boston’s most prestigious law firms. I am sure we are going to see 4) great things from her. Ladies and gentlemen: Elle Woods.Elle: On our very first day at Harvard, a very 5) wise professor quoted Aristotle, “The law is 6) reason free from passion.” Well, no offense to Aristotle, but in my three years at Harvard I have come to find that passion is a 7) key ingredient to the study and practice of law --- and of life. It is with passion, courage of conviction, and strong 8)sense of self that we take our next steps into the world, remembering that first 9) impressions are not always correct. You must always have faith in people. And most 10) importantly, you must always have faith in yourself. Congratulations class of 2004 ---we did it!Story-retellingOne day, a student was taking a very difficult essay exam. 1) At the end of the test, the professor asked all the students to put their pencils down and hand in their test papers. They young man kept writing furiously. 2) Although he was warned that if he did not stop immediately his paper would be rejected, he ignored the warning, finished the test ten minutes later, and went to hand the test paper to his professor. The professor told him he would not accept the test paper.3) The student asked, “Do you know who I am?”The professor said, “No and I don’t care.”4) The student asked again, “Are you sure you don’t know who I am?”The professor said, “Yes.” 5) So, the student walked over to the pile of tests, placed his in the middle, and then threw the papers in the air.“Good,” the student said, and walked out.Homework Supplementary Listening Task 1M: All right, everyone. Good work. That’s all for today’s class. Does anyone have any questions?W: Excuse me, professor. I have a question. I’m worried about my English skills.I get good marks on tests, but I don’t feel that I’m learning a lot.M: Not exactly a question is it, Winnie? But it’s a good concern. Many advanced English learners have a large “passive vocabulary”, but they worry about their “active vocabulary”. They can understand many difficult English words when reading or listening, but they don’t use most of them when speaking or writing in English. They feel this is a problem. They would like to use all the difficult words that they know.W: Do you think that I use too few words?M: That’s not what I’m saying at all. Actually, I’m saying the opposite thing. W: I’m afraid I don’t understand.M: In your native language, there are also thousands of words that you understand but you don’t use. So your active vocabulary in your native language is much smaller than your passive vocabulary. And I guess that you are not worried about that.W: No, I’m not. But I would like to use the new words that I learn in my English classes. How else am I going to remember them?M: Now that’s a very good question.W: I was hoping that you had an answer to this question.M: Winnie, you don’t need to worry about using “too few” English words. As your needs for different things grow, you will be able to use your new words more and more. I think you’d be surprised by how much you know.W: So your advice to me is “Don’t worry.”? Now I’m worried that I’m paying too much for school.1.Who are likely to worry about their active vocabulary?2.What is “active vocabulary” according to the professor?3.What do many English learners want to do?4.What does the professor say about vocabulary in one’s native language?5.What does the professor want to tell Winnie?1---5: D D A B DTask 2The biggest problem most people face in learning English is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly so they don’t speak English at all. Don’t do this. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.The best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. The more English material you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely you will begin thinking in English.Music can be a very effective tool to learning English. The best way is to use the lyrics and try to read them as the artist sings. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time.Watching English movies is not only fun but also very effective. By watching English movies, you can expand your vocabulary and learn the natural flows of speech from actors.1.What is the biggest problem that many English learners have?2.Why do some English learners NOT speak English at all?3.What is the best way to learn English according to the speaker?4.What is the best way to learn English through music?5.How can you benefit from watching English movies?1---5: B B D A C。

Unit1II. Listening Skills1. M: Why don’t we go to the concert today?W: I’ll go get the keys.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: I can’t find my purse anywhere. The opera tickets are in it.M: Have you checked in the car?Q: What does the man imply?3. M: Are you going to buy that pirated CD?W: Do I look like a thief?Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: Do you think the singer is pretty?W: Let’s just say that I wouldn’t vote for her in the local beauty contest.Q: What does the woman imply about the singer?5. M: Have you seen Tom? I can’t find him anywhere.W: The light in his dorm was on just a few minutes ago.Q: What does the woman mean?III. Listening InTask 1: Encore!As soon as the singer completed the song, the audience cried, “Encore! Enc ore!” The singer was delighted and sang the song again. She couldn’t believe it when the audience shouted for her to sing it again. The cycle of shouts and songs was repeated ten more times. The singer was overjoyed with the response from the audience. She thanked them and asked them why they were so much audience in hearing the same song again and again. One of the people in the audience replied, “We wanted you to improve. Now it’s much better.”Task 2 What are your favorite songs?W: Hi, Bob! Do you want to go to a concert with me?M: A concert? What's it about?W: It features recent pop songs. Are you interested?M: Hmm, I was crazy about pop songs when I was in high school, but now I'm no longer a big fan. Pop songs go out of fashion too quickly. I'm beginning to prefer old folk songs.W: Many older people find those songs cool, and my parents are hooked on them too. By the way, a program of golden oldies was on TV yesterday evening.M: Oh, what a pity! I missed it.W: I have a DVD of oldies. I can lend it to you if you want. M: Oh, that would be great. I'm dying to hear them. Many thanks.Task 3 Music and your moodTypesExamples Effects Slow music Ballads and some forms of (1)classical music. It often creates a (2)peaceful atmosphere that isgood for (3)relaxing aftera busy day.Very slow music below 50 beats per minute(4)Jazz and blues. It can create an atmosphere of (5)sadness .Faster music Rock ，(6)heavy metal and dance music. It tends to give us(7)energy and make us feelfull of life. It can beplayed at parties,(8)sporting events and incars. Rock music can be usedto accompany (9)physicallabor . It does not makesense to blame rock musicfor (10)road accidents .V. Let’s TalkThe Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to You”The story of the song “Happy Birthday to You” began as a sweet one, but later became bitter. Two sisters, Mildred Hill, a teacher at a kindergarten, and Dr. Patty Hill, the principal of the same school, wrote a song for the children, entitled “Good Morning to All”. When Mildred combined her musical talents with her sister’s knowledge in the a rea ofkindergarten education, “Good Morning to All” was sure to be a success. The sisters published the song in a collection entitled “Song Stori es of the Kindergarten” in 1893. Thirty-one years later, after Dr. Patty Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, a gentleman by the name Robert Coleman published the song, without the sis ters’ permission. He added a second part, which is the familiar “Happy Birthday to You”. Mr. Coleman’s addition of the second part made the song popular and eventually the sisters’original first part disappeared. “Happy Birthday to You” had altogether replaced the sisters’ original song “Good Morning to All”. In 1916 Patty took legal action against Mr. Coleman. In court, she succeeded in proving that they were the real owners of the song.1. Good Morning to All2. success3. musical talents4. without5. second part6. replaced7. legal action8. real ownersVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Thank You for the Music(1) special (2) joke (3) talent (4) proud (5)loud (6) joy(7) honesty(8)dancer (9)talk (10) wondered (11) capture (12)fanTask 2: MozartMozart was a great musician and composer whose fame continues to grow more than two centuries after his death. He was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756. Before the age of four, he was already showing great musical talent. His father then decided to let him start taking music lessons. The boy’s reputation as a musical prodigy grew fast. At five, he was composing music. Form that time on, Mozart was performing in concerts and writing music. By his early teens, he had mastered the piano and the violin, and was writing symphonies and operas. His first major opera was performed in Milan in 1770, when he was only fourteen. At fifteen, Mozart became the conductor for an orchestra in Salzburg. In 1781, he left for Vienna, where he was in great demand as both a performer and a composition teacher, and his first opera was a success. But life was not easy because he wasa poor businessman, and his finances were always in a bad state. His music from the next decade was not very popular, and he eventually fell back on his teaching jobs for a living. In 1788 he stopped performing in public, preferring to compose. He died in 1791 at the age of thirty-five. Although he lived only a short life, he composed over 600 works.1. Which of the following is true of the four-year-old Mozart? B2. What could Mozart do at the age of six? A3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Mozart's accomplishments while he was in his early teens? A4. Which of the following is true of Mozart? D5. Which of the following could be the most appropriate title for the passage? CTask 3: KaraokeDalin: It’s Mike’s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us?Laura: A Karaoke bar? You have a special place just for singing? In America, bars sometimes have a karaoke night where the customers can sing songs, but we do n’t have special karaoke bars!Dalin: Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends to spend time together. We can select the music that our group enjoys. We mostly sing pop songs.Laura: Do you sing individually or in groups? Singing is not a very in thing, so I don’t sing very well.Dalin: I’m surprised that you don’t sing much in America. So many really cool groups come from there.Laura: Yeah, music is popular, but mostly we just listen to it.Dalin: If you just listen to it, you’ll miss out on a lot of fun. Laura: Well, we sometimes dance to the music.1. F2. FUNIT2II. Listening Skills1. W: From what I can remember, the director asked us to rehearse this one hundred times.M: A hundred times? Is the director out of his mind?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: What did you think about the movie you saw last night?W: I should have stayed at home. It was a complete waste of money.Q: What does the woman imply?3. W: She said she might become a famous movie star.M: Yes, and pigs might fly.Q: What does the man mean?4.M: So if you give me twenty dollars for three tickets, I can give you eight dollars change.W: Oh, that's cheaper than I expected.Q: How much is a ticket?5. W: She's the best woman director ever. I've seen all her movies.M: Are you sure? She's never won any awards.Q: What does the man mean?1. AIII. Listening InTask 1:Finally, we've found something in common.Amy: What did you think of the movie, Peter? Did you like it?Peter: Not really, Amy. It seemed that the director was just trying hard to impress us with strange close-ups and special sound effects, but he forgot to include a good story.Amy: The movie made you think. It was different from the superficial dialogs you usually see in films these days.Peter: But the movie seemed to be too dark and sad. Why does a movie have to be sad to be deep?Amy: But it is better than some violent movies with nothing but gunfights and exploding cars. I prefer thought-provoking movies.Peter: Sometimes you don't want to think. You just want light-hearted movies. By the way, did you see the new mystery movie shown at the local cinema yesterday?Amy: Oh, it was so suspenseful. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.Peter: I loved it too. The plot was great, and the acting was unbelievable.Amy: Now we've found something in common. I guess we can watch mysteries together in the future.Peter did not really like the movie because the (1)director was just using strange close-ups and special (2)sound effects, but did not include a (3)good story. Amy enjoyed the movie because it made people (4)think. Peter disagrees, saying a movie does not have to be (5) sad to be deep. Amy argues that it is better than some (6)violent movies. Still, Peter thinks sometimes people don't want to think and just want (7) light-hearted movies. Finally Peter and Amy found something in common. They both liked the new (8)mystery movie, so they can watch mysteries together (9)in the future.Task 2: An actor forgetting his lineThere was once an actor who could no longer remember his lines. After several years of searching, he finally found a theater that was willing to give him a try. The director said, “This is the most important part, and it has only one line. At the opening you walk onto stage carrying a rose. You hold the rose to your nose with just one finger and thumb, smell it deeply and then say the lin e on praise of the rose: ‘Ah, the sweet smell of my love.’” The actor was excited. All day long before the play he practiced his line over and over again. Finally, the time came. The curtain went up, the actor walked onto the stage, looked at the audience, and with great emotion said the line, “Ah, the sweet smell of my love.” The audience exploded in laughter. Only the di rector was furious! “You damned fool!” he cried. “You’ve ruined my play! You’ve ruined me!” The actor was puzzled, “What happened? Did I forget my line?” “No!” shouted the director. “You forget the rose!”Task 3: The Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented every year by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellent professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers.The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most important award ceremonies in the world. It is televised live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and gathers large numbers of viewers elsewhere throughout the world. This year's ceremony was watched by more than 40 million Americans. It is said that only the Super Bowl, the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, and the Football World Cup Final draw more viewers in the United Sates.However, the Academy Awards are not without criticism. It has been observed that several of the Academy Award winners have not stood the test of time. Critics claim that many films with artistic value, cultural influence and innovative qualities have not received enough attention. Since the 1980s, money-making blockbusters have often been Best Picture winners, but they are not necessarily great films with depth. The Academy Awards have also been criticized for favoring certain types of films and neglecting other types. The Best Picture prize has rarely been given to an animated film or a science fiction film, with Avatar as an exceptionThe Academy Awards or the Oscars(1) film (2) directors (3) actors (4) important (5) the United Kingdom(6) viewers (7) 40 million (8) Olympic (9) World Cup (10) time(11) artistic value (12) depth (13) Best Picture (14) favor (15)science fictionV. Let’s TalkAlfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a British director. His movies frequently show innocent people caught up in situations beyond their control or even understanding.Hitchcock preferred the use of suspense in his movies. In surprise, the director provides the viewer with frightening things. In suspense, the director tells or shows things to the audience which the characters in the movie do not know, and then skillfully builds up tension around what will happen when the characters finally learn the truth.Hitchcock had a great sense of humor. Once at a French airport, a suspicious customs official looked at Hitchcock’s passport, which was marked simply PRODUCER. The curious official asked, “And what do you produce?” “Gooseflesh.” replied Hitchcock.Alfred Hitchcock always managed to make a brief appearance in his movies: He was sometimes getting on a bus, or crossing a street, or walking in front of a store, or across the courtyard in an apartment. However, for the movie Lifeboat in 1944, he was faced with a difficult problem. The entire movie was set in a lifeboat out at sea, and there were only a few characters in the boat. Originally, he wanted to float by as a dead body, but he was afraid he’d sink! His clever solution was to place a photograph of himself in a newspaper that one of the characters reads during the course of the movie.1. AVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: Only One LinePeter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had a hard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in a play. He promised P eter that he could do it because he’d only have to remember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage, he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar! Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. He heard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?”1. memorizing lines2. remember one line3. I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5.forgot his lineTask 2: Movie ReviewsI love movies! And after I see them, I like to comment on them. These are movies I saw this year I would like to recommend: Among comedies I highly recommend “Monsoon Wedding”. It’s an Indian movie. The story is about an Indian wedding. Preparations for the wedding bring out funny and sad situations touching on love and a past rape. This movie shows some of the wonderful customs of India, and the importance of family and love. It’s great!Among dramas, I like “Adaptation”. It is an excellent movie! But for me the first part of the movie was too fast to follow. I hope to see it again on DVD with captions.“The Pianist” is set in the Second World War. It’s about a young Polish-Jewish pianist, who lives in Warsaw with his family. The Nazis sent his family to die in the concentration camps. He was safe, but would have died without unusually good luck and the kindness of a few non-Jews. This is a powerful movie with thought-provoking themes.“Rabbit-Proof Fence” is set in the 1930s in Australia, and it’s based on real events. It is about three native girls who are separated from their families by the racist police who send them to special centers. There the girls are taught practical skills, and the government tries to integrate them into white Australian society. They can away from the camp and walked 1,500 miles to find their mothers. This is a sad, touching story that you should not miss.Task 3: Let's go and see the movie.Lisa: What kind of movie do you want to see, Nick?Nick: I really want to see Monster Night, the horror movie advertised in newspapers.Lisa: Monster Night? It sounds scary. I don't like horror films.Nick: OK. It's not yet in theaters anyway. It won't be coming out until next week. What movies are playing now?Lisa: Let me check... There's an action film starring Jet Li, and... Monster Night! It's already in theaters.Nick: What? It is? Which theater is it playing at?Lisa: It's showing at the theater in the mall. But I really don't want to see it.Nick: All the critics have given Monster Night great reviews. What time is the next showing?Lisa: Well, if we hurry, we can make the three o'clock show. The show after that is at 4:30. But I'm too frightened to see this one.Nick: Come on, Lisa! Don't be a chicken. Let's go! We have to get tickets before they sell out!SpeakingViews on MoviesInterviewer: Hello, Robert and Richard, I’d like to ask you something about movies. Do you prefer going to the theater or watching movies on video at home?Robert: I prefer, personally, going to the theater, because I believe there are certain movies that come over better when you see them in a large theater. The sound effect is much better.Interviewer: What about you, Richard?Richard: Just the opposite. It’s more comfortable to sit at home.Interviewer: There’re many different movie genres, for example, science fiction, action, comedy, romance. W hat’s your personal favorite?Robert: My favorite would be action movies.Richard: And mine would be nice movies that touch me deeply.Interviewer: How do you like the old black and white movies of the forties, and fifties compared with the modern blockbusters?Robert: For their time, the movies of the forties and fifties were excellent. But try to compare them with today’s technology, and you’ll find there isn’t anything to compare. It’s so superior today.Richard: I agree.。

交卷! Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions(每小题：2.5 分)Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat.B. He found food for the woman's cat.C. He has become team captain.D. He has attracted the woman's attention.2.A. The woman wants to play golf while the man wants to playtennis.B. The man wants to play golf while the woman wants to playtennis.C. Both the man and woman suggest playing golf.D. Both the man and woman suggest playing tennis.3.A. An ugly duckling.B. A traditional beauty.C. A beauty in a special way.D. A plain Jane.4.A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend.B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is.C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him.D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her.5.A. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature whilethe woman does not.B. The woman thinks modern technology can tame naturewhile the man does not.C. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquernature.D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind canconquer nature.6.A. She knows a lot about floods.B. She is an earthquake expert.C. She is interested in meteorites.D. She is worried about natural disasters.7.A. There will be a volcanic eruption on La Palma island.B. La Palma island will be completely submerged.C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents.D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa andNorth America.8.A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.9.A. He is a self-made successful businessman.B. He inherited a large fortune.C. He is a successful young tradesman.D. He will hand his company over to his son.10.A. The man's father promoted the woman.B. The woman promoted the man.C. The man's father has been promoted to the head office.D. The man's father owns the company.Part 2 Short passages and multiple-choice questions(每小题：2.5 分)Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. More Attention to One's Skin Than One's Figure.B. Benefits from Skincare.C. Seeking Expert Advice on Skincare.D. Seeking Expert Advice on Beauty Contests.2.What problem does the woman have?A. She has smallpox.B. She has oily skin.C. She has a lot of wrinkles.D. She has crow's feet around her eyes.3.What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Wash her face with lukewarm water.B. Pat her face dry with a clean towel.C. Pat a cream onto her face.D. All of the above.4.What is the use of the cream?A. To wipe out dirt and oil.B. To remove wrinkles.C. To tighten the skin.D. All of the above.5.What does the man suggest finally?A. To get a facelift every four to six months.B. To get a facelift every four to six years.C. To get a facial every four to six monthsD. To get a farcical every four to six weeks.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.What does the man mean by saying "No one has a goodenough memory to be a successful liar"?A. With a good memory you will be a successful liar (说谎人).B. If the listener has a bad memory, you will succeed in lying.C. If you lie, you will forget what you said and be found out.D. If you remember your lie well, nobody can see through it.7.Why did the man call the woman into his office?A. To praise her good appearance.B. To give her money.C. To reprimand her for being late.D. To reprimand her for telling a lie.8.What is the woman?A. A secretary.B. An assistant manager.C. The office manager.D. The accountant.9.What does the man say he has noticed over the past year?A. The woman has grown lazier.B. The woman has become more interested in money.C. The woman has grown prettier.D. The woman has improved her work.10.What does the passage say about the training courses?A. The woman has paid a lot to attend them.B. The man has paid a lot to attend them.C. They have improved the woman's work.D. They have turned out to be a failure.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog.11.What happened to 200 supercarriers in the past 20 years?A. They survived severe storms.B. They lost their ways at sea.C. They were lost with a few survivors.D. They were lost with no survivors.12.What does the woman find surprising?A. Modern technology cannot save supercarriers.B. Modern technology has saved many supercarriers.C. Communications and emergency services have improvedfast.D. Communications and emergency services have improvedslowly.13.Which of the following is true of the helicopter?A. It was blown into the sea.B. It sank with the supercarrier.C. It saved a few people on the supercarrier.D. It saved the supercarrier.14.What happened to the oil-drilling rig off Canada's coast?A. The workers escaped.B. A lot of people died.C. The rig was overturned.D. The rig exploded.15.Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?A. Tsunami---the most destructive disaster at sea.B. Rogue waves---the most powerful sea waves.C. Mysteries of sea disasters.D. The fate of different supercarriers.Click ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening!放音结束前请不要离开本页。

学英语简单吗？肯定会有许多学生说：“难死了”。

为什么有好多学生对英语的学习都感到头疼呢？答案只有一个：“不得法。

” 英语与汉语一样都是一种语言，为什么你说汉语会如此流利？那是因为你置身于一个汉语环境中，如果你在伦敦呆上半年，保准说起英语来会非常流利。

但很多中学生没有很好的英语环境，那么你可以自己设置一个英语环境，坚持“多说”、“多听”、“多读”、“多写”，那么你的英语成绩肯定会很出色。

一、多“说”。

自己多创造机会与英语教师多讲英语，见了同学，尤其是和好朋友在一起时尽量用英语去问候，谈心情……这时候你需随身携带一个英汉互译小词典，遇到生词时查一下这些生词，也不用刻意去记，用的多了，这个单词自然而然就会记住。

千万别把学英语当成负担，始终把它当成一件有趣的事情去做。

或许你有机会碰上外国人，你应大胆地上去跟他打招呼，和他谈天气、谈风景、谈学校……只是别问及他的年纪，婚史等私人问题。

尽量用一些你学过的词汇，句子去和他谈天说地。

不久你会发现与老外聊天要比你与中国人谈英语容易的多。

因为他和你交谈时会用许多简单词汇，而且不太看重说法，你只要发音准确，准能顺利地交流下去。

只是你必须要有信心，敢于表达自己的思想。

如果没有合适的伙伴也没关系，你可以拿过一本书或其它什么东西做假想对象，对它谈你一天的所见所闻，谈你的快乐，你的悲伤等等，长此坚持下去你的口语肯定会有较大的提高。

二、多“听”寻找一切可以听英语的机会。

别人用英语交谈时，你应该大胆地去参与，多听听各种各样人的发音，男女老少，节奏快的慢的你都应该接触到，如果这样的机会少的话，你可以选择你不知内容的文章去听，这将会对你帮助很大，而你去听学过的课文的磁带，那将会对你的语言语调的学习有很大的帮助。

三、多“读”。

“读”可以分为两种。

一种是“默读”。

每天给予一定时间的练习将会对你提高阅读速度有很大的好处，读的内容可以是你的课本，但最好是一些有趣的小读物，因为现在的英语高考越来越重视阅读量和阅读速度。

Task 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. T his (S1)owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man, “If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He’s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass (S5)uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling, “Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) T he bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, “Do you want another beer?” the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it, I don’t have time!” the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this, we may study two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals. T his repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. T hus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals’goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.Uint2Task 2: T he Voice LiftAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don’t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there’s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.T here are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6) neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctors also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) T he voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,”said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, “I don’t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10) Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Uint3Task 2: Flooding in Haiti and the Dominican RepublicScriptT he death too continues to (S1) climb from last week’s flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. T he U.S. Agency for International Development (S2) reports that at least1,068 people are dead, 1,600 are (S3) missing, and 25,000 are in need of emergency food and other forms of (S4)assistance. In Dominican Republic, 414 are dead and 274 are missing, all from the town of Jimani.A key(S5) factor in the widespread destruction is the extensive deforestation and the (S6) presence of settlements along the floodplains of rivers.T he flooding was driven by intense rainfall. A low-pressure system (S7) originating in Central America brought exceptionally heavy rain and thunderstorms to Haiti and the Dominican Republic from May 18 t o25. (S8) Rainfall exceeded 500 mm (or 19.7 inches) along the border areas of Haiti and the Dominican Republic during that period. At the town of Jimani, Dominican Republic, 250mm (or 10 inches) of rain fell in just 24 h ours, causing the Solie River to overflow its banks from May24 to 25.T he heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding and extensive debris flowed over the entire region. Swollen rivers and debris cut off many of the roads traversing the area along the base of the mountains. (S9) T his made it difficult for humanitarian relief worker to rescue stranded people and deliver badly. Now people want to know: How often do floods and related landmass movement also caused landsides in a few places.(S10)Analysis of the past date shows that major floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti are now a near-annual event. Since 1986, twelve lethal events have occurred on the island.Task3: A BlizzardScriptA blizzard is a sever weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds, greater than 15 miles per hour, bearing a great amount of snow.Because the factors for classifying winter storms are complex, there are many different definitions of what a blizzard truly is. But it is generally agreed that in order to be classified as ablizzard, as opposed to merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions. T he storm must decrease visibility to a quarter of a mile for three hours running. Include snow or ice as precipitation, and have wind speed of at least 32 miles per hour, which means Force 7 or more on the Wind Scale.Another standard, according to Environment Canada, is that the winter storm must have winds of 40 kilometers per hour or mi=ore, plenty of snow, visibility less than 1 kilometer, a temperature of less than -25 degrees Celsius, and all of these conditions must last for 4 hours or more, before the storm can properly be called a blizzard.When all these conditions continue after snow has stopped falling, the storm is referred t o as a ground blizzard.An extensive form of blizzard is a whiteout, when the downdrafts, together with snowfall, become so sever that it is impossible to distinguish the ground from the air. People caught in a whiteout can quickly become disoriented, losing their sense of up and down as well as their sense of direction. Severe blizzard can also occur along with arctic cyclones.Uint4Task 2: SOHOScriptT he modern concept of small office and home office, or small and home office, often (S1) shorted to SOHO, is concerned with business that employ from one to ten workers. Also (S2) known as a virtual business, the SOHO has not evolved beyond the idea of an (S3) independent business person who has a few support stall members.Business (S4)enterprises that are large are often called Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.Before the19th century and the (S5) spread of the industrial revolution around the globe, (S6) nearly all offices were small offices or home offices, with only a few exceptions. Most businesses were small, and (S7) so was the amount of paperwork that went with their business activities.At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, the term “Small or Home Office”and (S8) the acronym SOHO have been used t to great extent by companies that sell products to large number of small business with a small-sized office.Some products are often designed specifically for the SOHO market. (S9) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small office.Nowadays many consultants, lawyers, and real estate agents in small and medium-sized towns operate from such home offices.(S10) In the field of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours or more at a stretch, so they can hardly adapt to normal office hours. T hey often work in small offices to have more freedom.Task3: T he Role of Job DescriptionsScriptPeople who don’t understand what their employers expect them to do may be headed for one of the most common and yet most avoidable career traps. If your boss doesn’t take the time to explain properly what you are expected to do in your position. T hen keep asking questions until you know precisely what it is. Don’t limit your questions to matter of everyday routine. Lee Colby, a management consultant based in Minneapolis, offers his advice. He says you can ask more significant questions like, “What are our departmwnt’s goals? How does my work fit in with theoverall objective of the company?”T hat method helped Lisa James, an assistant manager at an electronics company. When James was transferred to a new department seven years ago, she found herself not only working for the manager of quality control, but assisting three other managers. Because the job was both demanding and ill-defined, James had to put in ten-hour days as well as take work home. T o clarify what was expected of her and what she hoped to get from her job in terms of career department, she drafted a list of goals in collaboration with her principal boss. T he list proved so well though out that her boss used it as the basis for her annual performance reviews. Shortly afterwards, she was given a raise for her efficient work.If your boss is vague about what your goals should be, try this technique suggested by Atkin Simon, director of a Boston-based management-consulting firm: Read your position description, which most large firms provide, and identify the two or three most important tasks it mentions. T hen meet with your boss, point out the tasks you’ve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.Uint5Task 2: A Hard-nosed BossScriptMr. Stone was known far and wide as a hard-nosed boss who (S1) watched his employees like a hawk. He was making one of his regular tours of the factory (S2) when he spotted a young man leaning against a (S3)pile of boxes just outside the foreman’s office. Since George, the foreman, wasn’t around. Stone stood off to the side and watched to see just how ling the young men would stand (S4) around doing nothing.T he young man yawned, scratched his head, looked at his watch, and sat on the floor. After ten minutes or so he yawned again and (S5) leaned back on the pile of boxes.Stone stepped from his (S6) hiding place and walked up to the young man. “You!”he yelled, “How much do you make a week?”T he young man looked up (S7) indifferently. “T wo hundred and fifty dollars,”He said.(S8) Stone rushed into the cashier’s office, took$250 from the cash box, and returned. “T ake it,” he said, “and get out! Don’t let me see you around here again!”T he young man took the cash, put it in his pocket, and left. (S9) Seeing the young man showed no sign of embarrassment, Stone got furious. T hen he went looking for George. When he found him, Stone was red with anger. “T hat lazy boy in front of your office,”S tone said, “I just gave him a week’s pay and fired him. What’s the matter with you, letting him stand around as though he has nothing to do?”“You mean the kid in the red shirt?” George asked.“Yes! T he kid in the red shirt!”George said, “(S10) He was waiting for the 20 dollars we owe him for lunch. He works for the coffee shop around the corner.”Task3: Layoffs can be predicted.ScriptIn some cases companies inform their employees in advance that layoffs are coming. In other cases, they come without warning: You arrive on time for work on a Friday, but you are told not to come next week. Ouch!In either case, you may be able to sense some bad signs in advance. Maybe the company hastried very hard to avoid layoffs; maybe it has been preparing for the worst for quite some time. If you think about the bad omens carefully, you might know as much or more than some of the employees in managerial positions with management responsibilities.For example, if you work in sales, you might know that quotas have not been met. If you work in field engineering, you might notice far fewer customer installations. If your company’s competitors, suppliers or customers are laying off employees, it’s likely your company will too, especially if economic conditions are affecting your industry. C heck the layoff statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Search the Net and your local newspaper too for articles concerning layoffs in your industry.Do things like bad sales always mean that layoffs are coming to your company? Not necessarily. Companies have seasonal and economic sales dips all the time, and are always looking for ways to improve their performance. So, if you see only one or two bad signs, don’t jump to a hasty conclusion. But if you see more, especially along the lines of earnings warnings, budget cuts, hiring freezes, restructuring, and massive layoffs in your industry, it might just be time to get your resume up to date and start looking for a new job. Also, it might e a good idea to cancel your vacation, implement money-saving measures, and become more useful on your job. You should prepare in advance if you think you might get the axe soon.Uint6Task 2: Is it really bad luck?ScriptAre you worried because you have just broken a mirr or? Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a (S1) terrible thing to do. T hey say it will bring you seven years of (S2) misfortune. T he reason behind this belief stems the old idea that a person’s soul is in their (S3) reflection, so that if you smash your mirror, you soul will be (S4) damaged too, dooming you do an early death, and not giving you entry to (S5) heaven. Is there any way to reverse this bad luck? Yes—if you very carefully (S6) pick up all the broken pieces of the mirror and throw them into a river or stream, then the bad luck will be”(S7) washed away”..Of all number, 13 is the most associated with bad luck. (S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified, and with this in mind few hosts will serve dinner with thirteen at the table. And according to an ancient Norwegian tale, twelve gods had gathered for a feast when a thirteenth, Loke, entered. After the meal, Loke killed Balder, who was the most beloved of all the gods.(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.T he number seven also has some superstition connected to it. It is said that God created the world in seven days, and any association with the number is luck. T he seventh son of the seventh son is said to be the luckiest of men, and (S10) When people talk about the “seven-year itch”they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete chan ge in personality.Task3: T he Status on Easter IslandScriptOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues on Easter Island. T he island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located in the southern Pacific Ocean. It was almost uninhabited when it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722 by a Dutch captain, but it is covered with hundreds of giant statues, each weighing several tons and some standing more than 30 feet tall.Who carved these statures, and how and why were they put there?Nobody knows the answer for sure, but many ate trying to find out. T here are many theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun , the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. T he Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. T hey were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. T he Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious symbols.To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. T he rest were abandoned along the way.T he statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. T hen it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination.At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.。

新视野英语教程（第三版）读写教程2期中考试试卷New Horizon English Course（Third Edition）Mid-term ExaminationI. Proper ResponseDirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. The questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, choose the best answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. (5 points)1. A. It's over there.B. It's 11:30.C. It's late.D. It seems good.2. A. Yes, I look pale.B. I've got a headache.C. Nor am I.D. Don't mention it.3. A. Don't you know? B. Thanks a lot.C. No problem.D. It doesn't matter.4. A. She is old.B. She is ill.C. She is a teacher.D. She is well.5. A. Yes, I have been waiting for one and a half hours.B. Yes, flights are often late these days.C. No, it's not a waste of time.D. No, that's OK. I've been able to make two phone calls.II. Understanding Short DialoguesDirections: This section is to test your ability to understandshort dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken twice. Choose the best answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. (5 points)6. A. Fixing an engine.B. Repairing a car.C. Cashing a check.D. Buying some wheels.7. A. Nurse.B. Student.C. Journalist.D. Teacher.8. A. The man is interviewing a job applicant.B. The woman is working for a big company.C. The man believes he has a bright future.D. The woman is interested in her present job.9. A. The woman's class ended ahead of time.B. She had no classes today.C. The class usually began at 3 o'clock.D. The woman wasn't with her classmate.10. A. One of her hands was absent at the party.B. All her friends were present at the party.C. Not all her friends came to the party.D. All her friends took pleasure to the party.III. Understanding Short ConversationsDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B Cand D. (10 points)Conversation 111. A. Scenic spots in Paris. B. A business trip.C. Whether to go to Paris or London.D. Where to spend their holiday.12. A. In July. B. In August.C. In September.D. In October.13. A. Quite good. B. Just so so.C. Not delicious.D. Very salty.Conversation 214. A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife.C. Doctor and patient.D. Teacher and student.15. A. Toothache. B. Stomachache.C. A headache.D. A backache.Conversation 316. A. In the summer. B. In the spring.C. In the winter.D. In the autumn.17. A. Sacramento. B. San Diego.C. They're not sure.D. St. Albans.18. A. Because London is her favorite city.B. Because that's the place they fall in love.C. Because that's the place where her parents live.D. All of the above.Conversation 419. A. To a rock and mineral show.B. To a movie at the student center.C. To an opera at the concert hall.D. To a popular music concert.20. A. His supper only.B. Their vacation.C. His ticket only.D. Their supper.IV. Spot DictationDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded passage. There are 5 missing words in the passage. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to write out the missing words or phrases according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your answers. (5 points) Passage 1Sometimes one invention leads to many others. As people use a new product, changes are made to it. This has certainly happened with computers.The first computers were used around 1950. They were very large and expensive. They (21) __________ whole rooms. A single unit cost (22)_________ of dollars.Then came changes and improvements. Scientists studied each part of the computer. Through their work, both the size and cost of the units were greatly reduced. Data can now be (23) __________ on tiny chips and some computers even (24)_____________ computers through speech rather than through keyboards.This invention is still changing. (25)______________ on our lives can only grow with each improvement.V. Word FormsDirections: Fill in the blanks with the given words and change the form if necessary. (10 points)26. Nowadays, because of the fast spreading of AIDS, everyone is in (dangerous) .27. The storm caused great (damage) to the village.28. Most of us think there are too many (advertise) on TV.29. People often make (complain) .30. We have (confident) _______ to defeat them.31. I (lend) ______ him $20000 for a year.32. This is the first time that he (accomplish) _________ his goal.33. You will soon become get (use) __________ to the weather here.34. Their eyes (focus)________ on the teacher.35. He climbed up the trees and hid among the (branch)_______.VI. Multiple Choice (Vocabulary)Directions: Choose the best item to complete each sentence.(15 points)36. "The fire is in Main Street." John said to the man, "The New Hotel is _________."A. on fireB. in fireC. by fireD. at fire37. The old man ____________ and missed the train.A. slept overB. sleptC. slept inD.slept out38. Let me give you _________.A. some adviceB. advicesC. an adviceD.the advice39. —Hi, Mary, you look very tired,—Yeah, I _________ for a whole week.A. workedB. had workedC. have workedD. have been working40. After her marriage, she couldn't devote herself totally _____ music.A. forB. inC. toD. into41. Your education is bound _____ your world view.A. changingB. to changeC. changeD. exchange42. What's the ______ between you and that woman?A. relateB. relationshipC. wrongD. relating43. He is _______ she will pass the final exam with good grades.A. confidenceB. confidentC. surelyD. confidently44. She was ______ when she heard the good news.A. delightingB. pleasingC. excitingD. delighted45. He must be from Africa, _______ can be seen from his teeth and skin.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. where46. The project will have been _______ by the end of this year.A. completingB. completedC. set upD. finishing47. Is he ________ of the price of shoes like those?A. consciousB. observantC. cautiousD. careful48. He is _________ of the ten boys.A. the cleverB. the clevererC. cleverestD. the cleverest49. The sun gives off light and warmth, _________ is very important to the living things on theearth.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. where50. ____ more time, the scientists will be able to work out a good solution to the problem.A. To giveB. GivingC. GivenD.Be givenVII. Multiple Choice (Reading Comprehension)Directions: Read the following passage and then choose the best answers to the questions that follow. (5 points)Passage 1Chain stores have been developing rapidly in China during the past few years and taking hold of ever-increasing retail (零售) market share, an official survey indicates. The State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC) survey shows that the annual sales volume of China's 20 biggest chains leapt last year by 43 percent and the number of their retail stores rose by 46.7percent, while sales for the whole retail market grew by 10.1 percent. Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company holds the top position with 14.06 billion yuan (US$1.7 billions) in sales in 1, 225 retail stores. The statistics indicate that the biggest stores are swallowing more market share, leaving little development space for medium and small stores, said analysts (分析家). Analysts also note that almost all the giant chains have their headquarters in East China, but they are likely to explore western regions in the near future. With China's entrance into the World Trade Organization, its market is attracting overseas retailers, too. Thecountry is committed to opening gradually its retail business, and as a result more chain stores from outside China will have a share of the pie. Successful domestic retailers are preparing to battle for market share. Shops like Hua Lian and Guo Mei, a giant home appliance distributor in Beijing, have announced ambitious plans for development.51. According to the passage, Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company is a ____.A. bargain shopB. chain of storesC. department storeD. goods distributor52. We learn from the paragraph that ____.A. the market share of the 20 biggest chains grew last year by 10.1%B. the number of retail stores in China increased last year by46.7%C. sales of China's 20 biggest chains increased last year by 43%D. 1, 225 new retail stores were set up in Shanghai in recent years53. Facing the challenge of foreign rivals, the Chinese chain stores will _____.A. fight for their market share with confidenceB. cooperate with foreign retail chain storesC. shift their focus to western areasD. form even bigger companies54. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The biggest stores are enjoying most of the market share.B. A number of chain stores have started to explore western areas.C. Medium and small stores don't have any space for development.D. China will allow more foreign investors to invest in its retail business.55. The passage is mainly about the ____.A. the rapid growth of big chain storesB. the present and future retail market in ChinaC. the leading role of Lian Hua Supermarket CompanyD. the competition between domestic and foreign chain storesVIII. Short Answer QuestionsDirections: Read the following passage and give brief answers to the questions following it. Use as few words as possible. (5 points)Passage 1This autumn term, spring term, or academic year program offers advanced students an opportunity to improve their spoken and written Chinese, and to be familiar with a range of people and organizations that are helping to shape China's relationship with the United States and the world. All students who take intermediate or advanced Chinese language may make a choice to participate in the Professional Development Program that includes guest lectures by Chinese and foreign professionals on areas such as politics, foreign affairs, economics, trade, media, art, and culture. This program is supplement (补充) by field trips and short journeys in and around Beijing. Housing and meals: Students live in the foreign student dormitories and take meals in the dormitory dining hall or local restaurants. Requirements:Two years of college level Chinese and one Chinese studies course; graduate students accepted. Program Fee: 1998 Autumn Term: $ 6,995; 1999 Spring Term: $ 6,995. Fees include tuition housing and all meals, cultural activities, local journeys and field trips, insurance, and the International Student Identity Card.56. What language abilities will be improved if advanced students take part in the program?____________________________________________.57. Who will be guest speakers in the Professional Development Program?Both ______________________________________________.58. Where will the foreign students stay when they are in China?In _________________________________________ .59. Apart from academic activities, what else will the foreign students do in this program?They will take ____ and tour around Beijing.60. How many requirements are there for one who wants to be accepted to the program?____________________________________________ .IX. MatchingDirections: Match the following English terms with their Chinese equivalents. (5 points)Task 1A. Acceptance lettersB. Adjustment lettersC. Application lettersD. Collection lettersE. Complaint lettersF. Credit lettersG. Inquiry lettersH. MemorandumsI. Order lettersJ. Reference lettersK. Sales lettersL. News releasesM. Annual reportsN. Feasibility reportsO. Investigative reportsP. Progress reportsQ. Trouble reportsExample: （D）催款函61.（）投诉函62.（）推销信63.（）新闻发布64.（）进度报告65.（）调查报告X. Phrase TranslationDirections: Translate the following expressions. (5 points)66. 大量的67. 时髦68. 意见一致69. 习惯于__________70. catch onXI. Translation from Chinese to EnglishDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. (6 points)71. 这家公司已经决定要关闭其分行。

新视野视听说教程听⼒原⽂及答案第⼆册unit2II. Listening Skills1. W: From what I can remember, the director asked us to rehearse this a hundred times.M: One hundred times? Is the director out of his mind?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: Do you think we have made enough food for the party?W: The refrigerator is about to explode.Q: What does the woman imply?3. W: She said she might become a famous movie star.M: Yes, and pigs might fly.Q: What does the man mean?4. M: Although the man often plays a bad guy in movies, in real life he has a heart of gold.W: So does a hard-boiled egg.Q: What does the woman mean?5. W: What a beautiful sunset!M: Don?t blink. You might just miss it.Q: What does the man mean?1. A2.D3.B4.C5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Waiting for the New Harry Potter MovieAmy: I?m so excited about finally seeing this movie!Peter: Me too. I?m crazy about Harry Potter. Have you heard that J.K. Rowling has added another book to the series? Amy: She?s already written Book Seven? I?m still waiting for Book Five…Peter: I know. Who isn?t? At least we have the movies to watch in the meantime.Amy: By the way, have you seen the trailer yet?Peter: Yeah. It was great! I think the movie itself will be really scary.Amy: It surely will! All that writing on the wall in blood…It scares me to death just to think about it!Both the girl and the boy are excited/crazy about the movie and the hero Harry Potter. The boy heard that the writer J.K. Rowling has written the latest book, which is Book Seven, though the girl is still waiting for Book Five. The boy has been the trailer and believes the film will be scary. The girl shares that view because of the writing on the wall in blood.Task 2: A Great ActorThere was once a great actor who could no longer remember his lines. After several years of searching, he finally found a theater that was willing to give him a try. The director said, “This is the most important part, and it has only one line. At the opening you walk onto stage carrying a rose. You hold the rose to your nose with just one finger and thumb, smell it deeply and then say the line on praise of the rose: …Ah, the sweet smell of my love.?” The actor was excited. All day long before the play he practiced his line over and over again. Finally, the time came. The curtain went up, the actor walked onto the stage, looked at the audience, and with great emotion said the line, “Ah, the sweet smell of my love.” The audience exploded in laughter. Only the director was furious! “Ahhhhhh! You damned fool!”he cried. “You?ve ruined my play! You?ve ruinedme!”The actor was puzzled, “What happened? Did I forget my line?”“No!” shouted the director. “You forget the rose!”1.D2.C3.D4.A5.BTask 3: Movie ReviewsI love movies! And after I see them, I like to comment on them. These are movies I saw this year I would like to recommend: Among comedies I highly recommend “Monsoon Wedding”. It?s an Indian movie. The story is about an Indian wedding. Preparations for the wedding bring out funny and sad situations touching on love and a past rape. This movie shows some of the wonderful customs of India, and the importance of family and love. It?s great!Among dramas, I like “Adaptation”. It is an excellent movie! But for me the first part of the movie was too fast to follow. I hope to see it again on DVD with captions.“The Pianist” is set in the Second World War. It?s about a young Polish-Jewish pianist, who lives in Warsaw with his family. The Nazis sent his family to die in the concentration camps. He was safe, but would have died without unusually good luck and the kindness of a few non-Jews. This is a powerful movie with thought-provoking themes.“Rabbit-Proof Fence” is set in the 1930s in Australia, and it?s based on real events. It is about three native girls who are separated from their families by the racist police who send them to special centers. There the girls are taught practical skills, and the government tries to integrate them into white Australian society. They can away from the camp and walked 1,500 miles to find their mothers. This is a sad, touching story that you should not miss.1.He likes to see movies and comment on them.2.Four.3.Three.4.One.IV. Speaking OutModel 1 Will you come with me?John: Laura, I am wondering if you?re free tomorrow night.Laura: Well, I guess I am. Why?John: I?ve got two Star Wars premiere tickets. Will you come with me?Laura: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!John: It?s my pleasure.Laura: I really wanted to see Star Wars on the opening night, but the tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of them?John: A friend of mine works at the “Pepsi” headquarters, which is a major sponsor of the movie.So he was able to get the tickets for free.Laura: Wow, people are paying as much as $200 each on the black market. I?m flattered you went through all this trouble just for me.John: You?re welcome.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hi, are you busy this weekend?B: Yes. What?s on your mind?A: I?ve got two tickets for the car exhibition. Would you like to go with me?B: Sure. Thanks for your invitation.A: It?s nothing.B: I?ve been wanting to see exhibition, but it was not at all easy to get a ticket. How did you manage to get two tickets?A: A friend of mine works at the exhibition center. She was able to get three free tickets.B: Wow, people are paying almost 100 yuan for a ticket on the black market. Thank you very much indeed for inviting me. A: No problem.Model 2 What did you think about the movie?John: So…what did you think about the movie?Laura: Well… I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.John: Really? But I think this Star Wars episode was incredible!Laura: Why do you think so?John: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it was the special effects. State-of-the-art special effects were the main reason for the success of the previous episodes.Laura: You?re right. The special effects were amazing! And I like the fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other-worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What did you think about The Lion King?B: Well… I think this cartoon was pretty good, but not as good as Beauty and the Beast. It?s a killer flick.A: Really? But I think The Lion King was unbelievably good.B: I thought it was just OK. Why do you think so?A: Well, it?s so interesting that the lives of the lions were similar to the lives of human beings. B: You?re right. The murder in The Lion King was almost the same as the murder in the Shakespearean play Hamlet.Model 3 The plot is first-class.John: It?s kind of cool that they still used the same Star Wars theme song for this movie. Laura: Yeah! It just reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.John: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song makes me think of the past.Laura: I think the plot was first-class. But I don?t think the character development was that strong.John: Do you think that has anything to do with the casting of the movie?Laura: No, the casting was great; the actors are excellent, but I think the acting was a little weak.They just didn?t have a lot of funny or meaningful lines.John: Well, maybe, but I liked the little kid that played “Skywalker”. I can?t imagine anyone else playing that part.Laura: Yeah, I liked him too. He?s soooo cute!Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What do you think about the movie?B: I think the plot was first-class. But I don?t think the character development was so strong.A: Yes, the characterization was rather weak. Do you think it is because of the casting of themovie?B: No, the cast was strong. But the acting was rather poor. And the lines are not interesting at all. A: Well, maybe. But I liked the heroine of the movie. She is excellent.B: Yeah, I liked her too. She?s adorable!V. Let?s TalkAlfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a British director. His movies frequently show innocent people caught up in situations beyond their control or even understanding.Hitchcock preferred the use of suspense in his movies. In surprise, the director provides the viewer with frightening things. In suspense, the director tells or shows things to the audience which the characters in the movie do not know, and then skillfully builds up tension around what will happen when the characters finally learn the truth. Hitchcock had a great sense of humor. Once at a French airport, a suspicious customs official looked at Hitchcock?s passport, which was marked simply PRODUCER. The curious official asked, “And what do you produce?”“Gooseflesh.”replied Hitchcock.Alfred Hitchcock always managed to make a brief appearance in his movies: He was sometimes getting on a bus, or crossing a street, pr walking in front of a store, or across the courtyard in an apartment. However, for the movie Lifeboat in 1944, he was faced with a difficult problem. The entire movie was set in a lifeboat out at sea, and there were only a few characters in the boat. Originally, he wanted to float by as a dead body, but he was afraid he?d sink! His clever solution was to place a photograph of himself in a newspaper that one of the characters read during the course of the movie.1. A2.C3.DVI. Furthering Listening and Speaking ListeningTask 1: Only One LinePeter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had a hard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in a play. He promised Peter that he could do it because he?s only have to remember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage, he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar! Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. He heard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELL WAS THA T?”1.memorizing lines2.remember one line3.I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5.his lineTask 2: An Interview with J.K. RowlingQ: How did you get the idea for Harry Potter?A: I was traveling on a train between Manchester and London and the idea for Harry just fell into my head. At that point it was essentially the idea for a body who didn?t know he was a wizard. Q: Did you always plan to write Harry?s story in more than one book? If so, how many?A: I always conceived it as a seven-book series because I decided that it would take seven years, from age eleven to seventeen, inclusive, to train as a wizard, and each of the books would deal with one year of Harry?s life at the school.Q: Any clues about the next book?A: I don?t want to i\give anything away, but I tell you that the books are getting darker. Harry?s going to have quite a bit to deal with as he gets older. Sorry if they get too scary!Q: Of the many things you must have heard people say about Harry Potter, what are some of your favorites?A: My very favorite was from a twelve-year-old Scottish girl who came to hear me read at the Edinburgh book festival. At the end of the festival, the queue for signing was very long. When the girl finally reached me, she said, “I didn?t WANT there to be so many people here, because this is MY books!” That is exactly how I feel about my favorite books. Nobody else has a right to know them; let alone like them!1.T2.F3.F4.T5.FTask 3: The Secret of the Next Harry Potter BookThe Harry Potter books rapidly became one of the most in-demand book series among young readers and have earned large sums of money. Movies based on the books won several Oscar nominations. Readers are now keen to know the plot of the next book.Harry Potter movie fans will get a long-awaited treat. The movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret is finally about to come out. This time around, Harry discovers a frightening secret at Hogwarts School. Eager readers of the first four Harry Potter books are also trying to discover a secret, the secret plot of the fifth book in the series. Because of the long wait since Book Four, they are guessing many things. Some think that Professor Lupin will die or that Harry and his friend Ron may be related!J.K. Rowling herself has only said that Book Five will be shorter and scarier than Book Four. To make sure her readers hear only rumors, she locks all her ideas for the books in a hidden place. Since the next book does not come out until 2003, for mow Harry?s secret is safe with her!1. D2.C3.A4.BSpeakingViews on MoviesInterviewer: Hello, Robert and Richard, I?d like to ask you something about movies. Do you prefer going to the theater or watching movies on video at home?Robert: I prefer, personally, going to the theater, because I believe there are certain movies that come over better when you see them in a large theater. The sound effect is muchbetter.Interviewer: What about you, Richard?Richard: Just the opposite. It?s more comfortable to sit at home.Interviewer: There?re many different movie genres, for example, science fiction, action, comedy, romance. What?s your personal favorite?Robert: My favorite would be action movies.Richard: And mine would be nice movies that touch me deeply.Interviewer: How do you like the old black and white movies of the forties, and fifties compared with the modern blockbusters?Robert: For their time, the movies of the forties and fifties were excellent. But try to compare them with today?s technology, and you?ll find there isn?t anything to compare. It?s sosuperior today.Richard: I agree.。

Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, I’m not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?2.ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at 11o’ clock.M: Yes, he left a message for you saying he’s terribly sorry but he’s stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a seat and he’ll be here as soon as possible. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You don’t happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. I’m not going to hang around for much longer, I can’t assure you.Q: Why is the man unhappy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a self-made millionaire, and I’m honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, we’re considering you for the new office manager’s position. W e’ve been very pleased with your work.M: Thank you very much. I’ve always enjoyed working here, and I would welcome an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. A 4.B 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: You’re fired!Joan: Come in, come in. Have a seat. Ah…uh…I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl: Yes, ma’am. But I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about.Joan: You’re fired. That’s what I’m talking about.Carl: I find that surprising, Miss Jackson. After all, I sold twenty-five percent more of our products than any other salesperson.Joan: Look, I’m not here to argue. You’re fired. Understand?Carl: I understand perfectly. I just wonder what’s going to happen to the contract I’ve been arranging. It would be a shame to lose it; it could mean a lot of our company. And I’m the only one who knows the details.Joan: No one is indispensable. Just clear out your desk, and that’s the end of it. Do I make myself clear, Mr. Westlake?Carl: Crystal clear—apart from one small detail.Joan: And what, pray tell, is that detail?Carl: I’m not Mr. Westlake. I’m Carl Smith.Joan: Well then, that’s a different kettle of fish, Mr. Smith. I know you’ve bee n working late almost every night and coming in on Saturdays to get work done.The company is very happy with your progress.Carl: That’s good to know. I was beginning to think that I wasn’t appreciated. Joan: You’re doing well. We have approved your first salary increase.Carl: That’s great! Thank you! I’ll certainly try to live up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1.Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2.What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3.What mistake did the woman make?4.What do you know about the man’s work performance?5.What does the man finally get?Keys: 1C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.AFor Reference1.I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.2. That’s great! Thank you! I’ll certainly try to live up to the trust you havedemonstrated in me with this raise in pay.Task 2: SOHOScriptThe modern concept of small office and home office, or small and home office, often (S1)shorted to SOHO, is concerned with business that employ from one to ten workers. Also (S2) known as a virtual business, the SOHO has not evolved beyondthe idea of an (S3) independent business person who has a few support stall members. Business (S4)enterprises that are large are often called Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.Before the19th century and the (S5)spread of the industrial revolution around the globe, (S6) nearly all offices were small offices or home offices, with only a few exceptions. Most businesses were small, and (S7) so was the amount of paperwork that went with their business activities.At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, the term ―Small or Home Office‖ and (S8) the acronym SOHO have been used t to great extent by companies that sell products to large number of small business with a small-sized office.Some products are often designed specifically for the SOHO market. (S9) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small office.Nowadays many consultants, lawyers, and real estate agents in small and medium- sized towns operate from such home offices.(S10) In the field of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours or more at a stretch, so they can hardly adapt to normal office hours. They often work in small offices to have more freedom.Task3: The Role of Job DescriptionsScriptPeople who don’t understand what their employers expect them to do may be headed for one of the most common and yet most avoidable career traps. If your boss doesn’t take the time to explain properly what you are expected to do in your position. Then keep asking questions until you know precisely what it is. Don’t limit your questions to matter of everyday routine. Lee Colby, a management consultant based in Minneapolis, offers his advice. He says you can ask more significant questions like, ―What are our departm wnt’s goals? How does my work fit in with the overall objective of the company?‖That method helped Lisa James, an assistant manager at an electronics company. When James was transferred to a new department seven years ago, she found herself not only working for the manager of quality control, but assisting three other managers. Because the job was both demanding and ill-defined, James had to put in ten-hour days as well as take work home. To clarify what was expected of her and what she hoped to get from her job in terms of career department, she drafted a list of goals in collaboration with her principal boss. The list proved so well though out that her boss used it as the basis for her annual performance reviews. Shortly afterwards, she was given a raise for her efficient work.If your boss is vague about what your goals should be, try this technique suggested by Atkin Simon, director of a Boston-based management-consulting firm: Read your position description, which most large firms provide, and identify the two or threemost important tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks you’ve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.1.If your boss does not describe your job responsibility clearly, what can you do?2.What kind of questions can you ask about your job?3.When James was transferred to a new department, how many managers did shehave to work for?4.With whom did James draft a list of goals?5. How was her list of goals received?Keys: 1B 2.D3. D 4.A 5.CFor ReferenceRead your position description and identify the two or three most important tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks you’ve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: A small misstep can become a big career trap.ScriptGeorge Adams, a market researcher at a Midwestern firm, finally printed his marketing report. After months of research, hundreds of surveys, and several boring drafts, his report was complete, and just in time. He was going away for the weekend, and he wanted to relax knowing his report was a success. He carefully proofread his document and then delivered copies to all the executives on his distribution list. When he returned to his desk, he discovered his boss, the department manager, was livid. At first he did not realize he had accidentally gone over his head. Anyway, she had given him the contribution list in the first place. So he thought he was just following orders. But the boss was furious that she hadn’t seen the final document. The boss asked Adams to get back the copies, but it was too late. When Adams got to the CEO’s office, he was already reading the report.Adams had felt friction with his boss before. She was overbearing and tended to find fault with his work after he’d broken his back to meet deadlines. In this instance, however, he realized he had made a serious error. His boss was extremely upset, for his mistake made her look as though she wasn’t in control of her department.From the boss’s point of view, Adams was usurping her authority. The result was simple and natural: Adams left his job soon afterward.Adams’s story illustrates a fundamental truth about the workplace: small, seemingly innocent missteps can sometimes become a big career trap.1.To whom did Adams deliver copies of the report?2.What did Adams discover after he delivered the copies?3.What happened when the boss asked Adams to get back the copies of the report?4.According to the passage, why was his boss extremely upset?5. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?Keys: 1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.CTask 2: The boss is angry!ScriptSam: Tell me: Does this place look like a nursing home?Sally: No. Why?Sam: Do I look like a male nurse?Sally: Not at all.Sam: Then why do my employees act as though this were a nursing home instead of a work place?Sally: You’re obviously upset. What’s wrong? Tell me.Sam: You’re right. I’m upset about a lot of things.Sally: Can you tell me what the problems are?Sam: First of all I’m upset because so many of the staff have been showing up late for work.Sally: It’s true. A lot of people have been coming in late. They probably think you don’t mind. You know there’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere here.Sam: Maybe it’s because I hang out with a lot of them outside the office.Sally: They must see you more as a buddy than a boss. It’s because you’re so friendly. Sam: You’re right. They don’t view me as an authority figure anymore. I’m afraid they don’t respect me as a bossSally: So what are you going to do about it?Sam: I’m going to change. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I’m going to start cracking the whip.Sally: When do you want this change to take place?Sam: Starting today, I’m going to lay down the law. From now on, everyone in the company must follow regulations to the latter.Sally: I’ll post a notice as soon as possible. What should it say?Sam: No more punching in late. No more clocking out early. No more calling in sick without a goof reason or without a doctor’s note.Sally: Anything else?Sam: No more personal phone calls or e-mails on company time!Sally: All right, I’ll get right on it!Keys: FTFTFTask3: Three EnvelopesScriptAfter a high –level firing at Supertech, the top executives gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.Lunch was pretty well over when Jackson took his replacement aside and said: ―Carl, it’s a jungle out there in the business world. If we graduate of Harvard Business School don’t stick up for one anther, who will? Nobody, that’s who.‖Jackson explained that a tradition the company’s CEOs had. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO. He handed Martin three envelopes. ―Open one if there’s a problem you can’t solve.‖Things went smoothly for Martin at first, but six months later sales took a downturn, and he was catching a lot of heat. At his wit’s end, he remembered the envelopes. He took from his desk the first envelope. The message read, ―Blame your predecessor.‖Martin held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. The press—and Wall Street—reacted positively, sales picked up, and the problem was soon behind him.A year later, the company was again experiencing a dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. The CEO opened the second envelope. The message read, ―Recognize.‖This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The meager read, ―Prepare three envelopes.‖For Reference1.They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin,and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2.The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO3.The message read, ―Blame your predecessor.‖So, the new CEO held a pressconference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4.The mes sage read, ―Recognize.‖ The new CEO did it, and the company quicklyrebounded.5. The meager said, ―Prepare three envelopes.‖ It implied that it was time for Martin to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.。

3. Part 1 Short dialogs and multipie choicequestions（每小题：2分）Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions ・ You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers ・ Use the second playing to check your answers.A ・ A TOEFL examination.B ・ Any English language examination.C ・ Good luck ・D. Ill luck.2.A. She will paint it brown.A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.B・ She wants the man to paint it brown.C・ She asks the man to climb up the ladder.& D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.4.厂A. The building is a 13-floor one・— B・ The building does not have a 13th floor・C・ The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D・ The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.5.A・ It causes a car accident.B・ It causes an injury.— C・ It prevents bad luck・D・ It makes plenty of money.Part 2 Short passages/dialogs and blankfilling（每小题：2分）Directions: Listen to the following recording, then fill in the blanks ・ You will hear the recording twice・ After the first playing, there will be time to write the missing words. Use the second playing to check your answers.Questions 1 to 18 are based on the same passage or dialog.Legend has it that the Great Chicago 1.1871 began when Mrs. O' Leary's cow 2.a lantern, setting her straw on fire, which destroyed 3.Less well-known is the fact that the whole of the AmericanMidwest 6・ Idisastrous fires on the nightof October & 1871,People did not pay enough attention to Peshtigo, a small town ・ It fared 7. I in terms of 8・ obvious 15・ I ; the flame just 16.What eyewitnesses described was more like 17.I than 18. I ・Part 3 Short passages and multipie choice questions （每小题：2分）Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers ・ Use the second playing to check your of overhomeless, and killed 5.left 4.answers.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog・1・When did people begin to record animals falling from skies 厂A. Hundreds of years ago・— B・ Thousands of years ago.(*=C. In 1877.CD. In 1957.2・What did Dr. Smith notice厂A. An alligator climbing ashore・B・ An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded・「C・ An alligator falling to the ground dead・_ D・ An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towardsdthe tent・3・How many alligators did the doctor find within 200 yards— A. Eight ・a(_. B・ Seven.C.Six.CD.Two.C4・How did Mr. and Mrs・ Tucker conclude that the alligator dropped from skyA・ They heard the soft sound of a falling object.厂B・ They heard a groan・— C・ They heard both a thump and a groan.a「D・ They saw a dark object dropping to the ground・5・How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallen from the sky厂A・ He saw it falling with his own eyes・厂B・ One of his crew members saw it falling・C・ The crew of another airship saw it falling・_ D・ The officer did not take an alligator aboard・Part 4 Short passages and multi pie-choice questions（每小题：2分）Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions・You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers・Use the second playing to check your answers・Questions 1 to 5 arc based on the same passage or dialog・1. What does the man report to the policewomanA. A car accident・B・ A case of drunk driving.C. A UFO.D・ An alien killing people.bright light rising over a hill.bright light disappearing behind a hill.light moving towards him.light exploding in front of him.3・ What did the man do when he sighted what he believed to be aUFOA ・ He drove towards it.俗「 B ・ He ran away from it.厂 C ・ He immediately reported it to the police ・亠 D ・ He called his friend for help ・4・ What does the man say the "beast" did「 A. He overturned the car to injure the man.厂 B ・ He knocked the man out before putting him alongside the road. 「 C ・ He knocked the man out before carrying him to a flying saucer・D ・ He carried the man on his shoulder to a flying saucer ・5・ What does the policewoman imply by asking "Have you beentaking any medication, drugs, or alcohol in the last 24 hours"- A. She wants to use medicine to cure the driver ・ CB ・ She wants to throw the driver into jai1・C ・ She wants to see the UFO for herself.D ・ She does not believe the man' s story.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questions(每小题：2分)2. What did the man seeA. AB. AC. AD. ADirections: Listen to the following recording, then mark the statements T (true) or F (false)・ You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to write the correct answers・ Use the second playing to check your answers・Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog・1. The man speaker is not hungry, for he swallowed three hotdogsonly a short time ago.T2・The Indian mystic has lived on air instead of on food and drinks for most of his life・a TF3. To ensure the Indian did not eat or drink during the eleven days,scientists took turns watching him from various angles・r T@ F4・The Indian did not eat or drink for eleven days though he relieved himself・T5・NASA was interested in the Indian mystic because the secret of his minimal diet would make space travel simpler・宿Tr FPart 6 Vocabulary and Strueture（每小题：2分）Directions: Choose the right answer・1. My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, andit's been with me ever since・ It brought me luck in allmy college exams・ I can* t ______________________ part with it. — A. bring myself toB・ get myselfC・ take myself toD・ help myself2・Congratulations for getting the interview! I've for you. 「 A. crossed my legs for you厂. B・ crossed my arms for you厂 C・ got your fingers crossedD・ got my fingers crossed3・ David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician; he'scertainly ________________________ .A ・ worth seen rB ・ worth lookedC 厂 C ・ worth lookingD ・ worth a look4・ A magician never tells his secrets ・ David attempts theimpossible, and no one has any idea ___________________________ he does it.A. which(— B ・ whereC ・ whatC— D ・ how5・ If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too,dooming it to an early death, and not giving it an entry into .D ・ the heavenB ・ the skyC ・ heaven6・It has even been suggested that space aliens may have played a role __________________________________ these giant statues・® A. regarding厂. B・regarded厂C・with regard in_ D・in regard with7. _____________________ its peak, the population of Easter Islandis believed to have reached 11,000.A. InC.OnD.For8・There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, ________________________ as a result of currenteconomic and political uncertainties・A. probable厂 B. may— C. possiblyaD. likely9・Lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives・, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky・（一A・ OppositeB・ Contrary厂C・ ConverselyD・ In the contrary10. One legend________________________ that the Devil was in disguiseand wandering at large, looking for trouble・A. has itC- B・ makes ita：C・ says itD. tell itIL St. Dunstan recognized the Devil and tied him____________________ a wall with only his feet free to move.@ A. withD. for12.People ________________________ livelihoods depend more onluck-like professional athletes, or fishermen-often have superstitious routines・厂 A. with- B・ forCC・ whoseD・ which。

Unit 1Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. His father. B. His mother.C. His brother.D. His sister.2. A. A job opportunity. B. A position as general manager.C. A big travel agency.D. An inexperienced salesman.3. A. Having a break. B. Continuing the meeting.C. Moving onto the next item.D. W aiting a little longer.4. A. The weather forecast says it will be fine.B. The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C. They will not do as planned in case of rain.D. They will postpone their program if it rains.5. A. He wishes to have more courses like it.B. He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C. He wishes the teacher would talk more.D. He does n’t like the teacher’s accent.6. A. Go on with the game.B. Draw pictures on the computer.C. Review his lessons.D. Have a good rest.7. A. She does not agree with Jack.B. Jack’s performance is disappointing.C. Most people will find basketball boring.D. She shares Jack’s opinion.8. A. The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B. The man has just missed his flight.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9. A. At a newsstand. B. At a car dealer’s.C. At a publishing house.D. At a newspaper office.10. A. He wants to get a new position.B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. They are interested in other kinds of reading.B. They are active in voluntary services.C. They tend to be low in education and in income.D. They live in isolated areas.12. A. The reasons why people don’t read newspapers are morecomplicated than assumed.B. There are more uneducated people among the wealthy thanoriginally expected.C. The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D. There are more non-readers among young people nowadays.13. A. Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B. Shortening their news stories.C. Adding variety to their newspaper content.D. Including more advertisements in their newspapers. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. A basket. B. A cup.C. An egg.D. An oven.15. A. To let in the sunshine. B. To serve as its door.C. To keep the nest cool.D. For the bird to lay eggs.16. A. Branches. B. Grasses.C. Mud.D. Straw.17. A. Some are built underground. B. Some can be eaten.C. Most are sewed with grasses.D. Most are dried by the sun. Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A. To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B. To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C. To analyze the composition of different trees.D. To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19. A. The lifecycle of trees.B. The number of trees.C. The intensity of solar burning.D. The quality of air.20. A. It affects the growth of trees.B. It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C. It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D. It follows a certain cycle.Unit 2Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. They are both anxious to try Italian food.B. They are likely to have dinner together.C. The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight.D. The woman refused to have dinner with the man.2. A. It’s only for rent, not for sale.B. It’s not as good as advertised.C. It’s being redecorated.D. It’s no longer available.3. A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife.C. Employer and employee.D. Mother and son.4. A. She contacts her parents occasionally.B. She phones her parents regularly at weekends.C. She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.D. She often calls her parents regardless of the rates.5. A. The next bus is coming soon.B. The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop.C. There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus.D. They can catch this bus without running.6. A. The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult.B. The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time.C. They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday.D. They have plenty of time to work on the assignment.7. A. The man will go to meet the woman this evening.B. The man and the woman have an appo intment at 7 o’clock.C. The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock.D. The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.8. A. She’s learned a lot from the literature class.B. She’s written some books about world classics.C. She’s met some of the world’s best writers.D. She’s just back from a trip round the world.9. A. The exam was easier than the previous one.B. Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam.C. Joe probably failed in the exam.D. The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part.10. A. She is tired of driving in heavy traffic.B. She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good.C. She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day.D. She enjoys it because she’s good at driving.Unit 3Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. At a theatre. B. At a booking office.C. At a railway station.D.At a restaurant.2. A. The man is inviting the woman to dinner.B. The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner.C. The woman is a friend of the Stevensons’.D. The man is going to visit the Stevensons’.3. A. The professor’s presentation was not convincing enough.B. The professor’s lecture notes were too complicated.C. The professor spoke with a strong accent.D. The professor spoke too fast.4. A. The furnished apartment was inexpensive.B. The apartment was provided with some old furniture.C. The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D. The furniture he bought was very cheap.5. A. The man is thinking about taking a new job.B. The man likes a job that enables him to travel.C. The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job.D. The man doesn’t want to stay home and take care of their child.6. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks.B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.7. A. She read it selectively.B. She went over it chapter by chapter.C. She read it slowly.D. She finished it at a stretch.8. A. He was kept in hospital for a long time.B. He was slightly injured in a traffic accident.C. He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion.D. He was fined for speeding.9. A. Wait for a taxi. B. Buy some food.C. Go on a trip.D. Book train tickets.10. A. It’s not as hard as expected.B. It’s too tough for some students.C. It’s much more difficult than people think.D. It’s believed to be the hardest optional course.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. Anxious and worried.B. Proud and excited.C. Nervous and confused.D. Inspired and confident.12. A. His father scolded him severely.B. His father took back the six dollars.C. His father made him do the cutting again.D. His father cut the leaves himself.13. A. One can benefit a lot from working with his father.B. Manual laborers shouldn’t be looked down upon.C. One should always do his job earnestly.D. Teenagers tend to be careless.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. He ran a village shop. B. He worked on a farm.C. He worked in an advertising agency.D. He was a gardener.15. A. It was stressful. B. It was colorful.C. It was peaceful.D. It was boring.16. A. His desire to start his own business.B. The crisis in his family life.C. The decline in his health.D. His dream of living in the countryside.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A. Because there are no signs to direct them.B. Because no tour guides are available.C. Because all the buildings in the city look alike.D. Because the university is everywhere in the city.18. A. They set their own exams.B. They select their own students.C. They award their own degrees.D. They organize their own laboratory work.19. A. Most of them have a long history.B. Many of them are specialized libraries.C. They house more books than any other university library.D. They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.20. A. V ery few of them are engaged in research.B. They were not awarded degrees until 1948.C. They have outnumbered male students.D. They were not treated equally until 1881.Unit 4Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B. The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C. The size the man wants will arrive soon.D. The man could come some time later.2. A. The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B. The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C. The woman is running toward the lake.D. The woman is filming the lake.3. A. It’s quiet in the restaurant.B. The price is high in the restaurant.C. The restaurant serves good food.D. The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A. At a booking office. B. In a Hong Kong hotel.C. On a busy street.D. At an airport.5. A. The woman has been complaining too much.B. The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C. The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D. The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A. Help the woman move the items.B. Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.C. Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.D. Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A. The man should not dream of being a superstar.B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.C. The man should find a new partner.D. The man should not give up.8. A. There is no more left. B. It doesn’t appeal to her.C. It’s incredibly delicious.D. She has already tasted it.9. A. The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B. The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C. The man has bad study habits.D. The man is a diligent student.10. A. The man will drive the woman to school.B. The man has finished his assignment.C. The man is willing to help the woman.D. The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. The art of saying thank you.B. The secret of saying pretty.C. The importance of good manners.D. The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A. They were nicer and gentler.B. They paid more attention to their appearance.C. They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D. They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A. By decorating our homes.B. By being kind and generous.C. By wearing fashionable clothes.D. By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. Children don’t get enough education in safety.B. Children are keen on dangerous games.C. The playgrounds are in poor condition.D. The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A. They should help maintain the equipment.B. They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C. They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D. They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A. They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B. They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C. They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D. They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThreeQuestions17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A. It takes skill. B. It pays well.C. It’s a full-time job.D. It’s admired worldwide.18. A. A mother with a baby in her arms.B. A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C. A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D. An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A. The back pocket of his tight trousers. B. The top pocket of his jacket.C. A side pocket of his jacket.D. A side pocket of his trousers.20. A. Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B. Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C. Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D. Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Unit 5Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C. The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D. Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2. A. The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3. A. At 10:30. B. At 10:25. C. At 10:40. D. At 10:45.4. A. The man no longer smokes.B. The man is under pressure from his wife.C. The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D. The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.5. A. Move to a big city. B. Become a teacher.C. Go back to school.D. Work in New Y ork.6. A. Quit delivering flowers. B. Work at a restaurant.C. Bring her flowers every day.D. Leave his job to work for her.7. A. She can find the right person to help the man.B. She can help the man out.C. She’s also in need of a textbook.D. She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A. The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C. The man is glad he’s not in touch with the doctor.D. The man can’t come for the appointment at 4:15.9. A. The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B. The man is worried about his future.C. The two speakers are seniors at college.D. The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A. She has learned a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to follow.C. She usually has difficulty remembering names.D. She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Unit 6Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The man enjoys traveling by car.B. The man lives far from the subway.C. The man is good at driving.D. The man used to own a car.2. A. Tony should continue taking the course.B. She approves of Tony’s decision.C. Tony can choose another science course.D. She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A. She has to study for the exam.B. She is particularly interested in plays.C. She’s eager to watch the new play.D. She can lend her notes to the man.4. A. They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B. They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C. They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D. They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A. Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B. Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C. Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D. Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A. Move the washing machine to the basement.B. Turn the basement into a workshop.C. Repair the washing machine.D. Finish his assignment.7. A. Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B. The professor has changed his reading assignment.C. Some of the st udents are not on the professor’s list.D. The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A. She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B. She’s modest about her success in the contest.C. She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D. She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A. Talking about sports. B. Writing up local news.C. Reading newspapers.D. Putting up advertisements.10. A. They shouldn’t change their plan. B. They’d better change their mind.C. The tennis game won’t last long.D. Weather forecasts are not reliable.Unit 7Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B. The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.C. The tools have already been returned to the woman.D. The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A. Give the ring to a policeman.B. Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C. Hand in the ring to the security office.D. Take the ring to the administration building.3. A. Save time by using a computer.B. Buy her own computer.C. Borrow Marth a’s computer.D. Stay home and complete her paper.4. A. The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.B. The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.C. The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D. The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A. The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B. He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C. They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D. He’ll find his way to the cinema.6. A. He’s been to Seattle many times.B. He has chaired a lot of conferences.C. He has a high position in his company.D. He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and office worker.D. Travel agent and customer.8. A. She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B. She thinks the lecture might be informative.C. She wants to add something to her lecture.D. She’ll finish her report this weekend.9. A. An art museum. B. A beautiful park.C. A college campus.D. An architectural exhibition.10. A. The houses for sale are of poor quality.B. The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C. The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.D. The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. Synthetic fuel. B. Solar energy.C. Alcohol.D. Electricity.12. A. Air traffic conditions. B. Traffic jams on highways.C. Road conditions.D. New traffic rules.13. A. Go through a health check. B. Carry little luggage.C. Arrive early for boarding.D. Undergo security checks.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. In a fast-food restaurant.B. At a shopping center.C. At a county fair.D. In a bakery.15. A. Avoid eating any food.B. Prepare the right type of pie to eat.C. Wash his hands thoroughly.D. Practice eating a pie quickly.16. A. On the table. B. Behind his back.C. Under his bottom.D. On his lap.17. A. Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B. Eating from the outside toward the middle.C. Swallowing the pie with water.D. Holding the pie in the right position.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A. Beauty. B. Loyalty.C. Luck.D. Durability.19. A. He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.B. He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.C. It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.D. It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.20. A. The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes.B. The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.C. The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D. The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.Unit 8Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. See a doctor.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.2. A. The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B. The 2:30 train has a dining car.C. The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D. They are going to have some fast food on the train.3. A. She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B. She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C. She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D. She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4. A. Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B. Alice needs some training in making public speeches.C. The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation.D. The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.5. A. It’s worse than 30 years ago.B. It remains almost the same as before.C. There are more extremes in the weather.D. There has been a significant rise in temperature.6. A. At a publishing house. B. At a bookstore.C. In a reading room.D. In Prof. Jordan’s office.7. A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8. A. Priority should be given to listening.B. It’s most helpful to read English newspapers everyday.C. It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D. Reading should come before listening.9. A. It can help solve complex problems.B. It will most likely prove ineffective.C. It is a new weapon against terrorists.D. It will help detect all kinds of liars.10. A. Help the company recruit graduate students.B. Visit the electronics company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the electronics company.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. It has been proven to be the best pain-killer.B. It is a possible cure for heart disease.C. It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D. It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12. A. It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B. It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C. It increases the blood flow to the heart.D. It adjusts their blood pressure.13. A. It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B. It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C. It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D. It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A. They strongly believe in family rules.B. They are very likely to succeed in life.C. They tend to take responsibility for themselves.D. They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15. A. They grow up to be funny and charming.B. They often have a poor sense of direction.C. They get less attention from their parents.D. They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16. A. They usually don’t follow family rules.B. They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C. They are less likely to be successful in life.D. They tend to believe in their parents’ ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A. They wanted to follow his example.B. They fully supported his undertaking.C. They were puzzled by his decision.D. They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.18. A. It is more exciting than space travel.B. It is much cheaper than space travel.C. It is much safer than space travel.D. It is less time-consuming than space travel.19. A. They both attract scientists’ attention.B. They can both be quite challenging.C. They are both thought-provoking.D. They may both lead to surprising findings.20. A. To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B. To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C. To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D. To explain why he took up underwater exploration.Unit 9Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The girls got on well with each other.B. It’s understandable that girls don’t get along.C. She was angry with the other young stars.D. The girls lacked the courage to fight.2. A. The woman does her own housework.B. The woman needs a housekeeper.C. The woman’s house is in a mess.D. The woman works as a housekeeper.3. A. The Edwards are quite well-off.B. The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C. It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D. It’s too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.4. A. The woman didn’t except it to be so warm at noon.B. The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C. The weather forecast was unreliable.D. The weather turned cold all of a sudden.5. A. At a clinic. B. In a supermarket.C. At a restaurant.D. In an ice cream shop.6. A. The woman didn’t feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B. The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C. The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D. The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.7. A. The man has never seen the woman before.B. The two speakers work for the same company.C. The two speakers work on the same floor.D. The woman is interested in market research.8. A. The woman can’t tolerate any noise.B. The man is looking for an apartment.C. The man has missed his appointment.D. The woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. To make a business report to the woman.B. To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company.C. To resign from his position in the woman’s company.D. To exchange stock market information with the woman.10. A. He is head of a small trading company.B. He works in an international insurance company.C. He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D. He is a public relations officer in a small company.11. A. The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B. Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman’s responsibilities.C. Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D. The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders’ past experience. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. She’s worried about the seminar.B. The man keeps interrupting her.C. She finds it too hard.D. She lacks interest in it.13. A. The lecturers are boring.B. The course is poorly designed.C. She prefers Philosophy to English.D. She enjoys literature more.14. A. Karen’s friend. B. Karen’s parents.C. Karen’s lecturers.D. Karen herself.15. A. Changing her major.B. Spending less of her parents’ money.C. Getting transferred to the English Department.D. Leaving the university.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. Rent a grave. B. Burn the body.C. Bury the dead near a church.D. Buy a piece of land for a grave.17. A. To solve the problem of lack of land. B. To see whether they have decayed.C. To follow the Greek religious practice.D. To move them to a multi-storey graveyard.18. A. They should be buried lying down.B. They should be buried standing up.C. They should be buried after being washed.D. They should be buried when partially decayed.19. A. Burning dead bodies to ashes. B. Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C. Placing dead bodies in bone room.D. Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A. Many foreign tourists visit the United States every year.B. Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C. The United States is a country of immigrants.D. Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.21. A. They can make friends with people from other countries.B. They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C. They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D. They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.22. A. The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B. The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.C. The mother does the cooking while the father and children wait on the guests.D. A third cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests. Passage Three。