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大学新应用英语教材答案Unit 1: The Importance of Learning EnglishSection APart I: Listening Comprehension1. b) To enhance communication skills in English.2. c) The widespread use of English in various fields.3. d) To adapt to the globalization trend.4. a) The importance of English proficiency in job interviews.5. c) Enhancing personal development and cultural understanding.Part II: Reading Comprehension1. b) The ability to communicate effectively and confidently in English is crucial in today’s interconnecte d world.2. c) It helps students develop a global perspective and understand different cultures.3. a) Providing a variety of language learning activities and opportunities.4. d) Incorporating multimedia resources to engage students in the learning process.5. b) The ability to think critically and express ideas clearly.Part III: Vocabulary1. globalization2. proficiency3. interaction4. diverse5. acquirePart IV: Listening and Speaking1. To enhance listening and speaking skills in real-life situations.2. They can learn authentic English pronunciation.3. Students can practice different types of spoken English.4. It helps students build confidence in using English.5. It provides opportunities for students to interact and communicate with native speakers.Section BPart I: Reading Comprehension1. effective communication skills in English2. develop critical thinking skills3. gain knowledge and information from a variety of sources4. deepen cultural understanding5. enhance career prospectsPart II: Vocabulary1. integrate2. cognitive3. competence4. academic5. reinforcePart III: Listening, Speaking, and Writing1. To improve listening and speaking skills in various contexts.2. It provides opportunities for students to express their ideas and opinions.3. By writing essays and reports, students can analyze and organize information effectively.4. It helps students develop their creativity and critical thinking skills.5. Students can improve their grammar and vocabulary through writing exercises.Unit 2: Education and Career PlanningSection APart I: Listening Comprehension1. b) To broaden their knowledge and skills.2. c) It provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.3. d) By acquiring practical skills and knowledge in their chosen field.4. a) The ability to adapt to changes in the job market.5. c) The importance of acquiring transferable skills.Part II: Reading Comprehension1. a) To prepare them for the future job market.2. b) It provides students with practical skills and hands-on experience.3. d) The ability to adapt to changes and challenges in the workplace.4. c) Continuous learning and skill development.5. b) Building a strong professional network.Part III: Vocabulary1. qualification2. internship3. curriculum4. mentor5. entrepreneurPart IV: Listening and Speaking1. To provide students with practical skills and hands-on experience in their chosen field.2. It helps students develop a professional network and gain industry insights.3. By participating in internships, students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.4. It prepares students for the challenges and changes in the job market.5. Students can learn from experienced professionals and mentors in their field.Section BPart I: Reading Comprehension1. transferable skills2. adaptability3. networking4. entrepreneurship5. continuous learningPart II: Vocabulary1. prospective2. portfolio3. credentials4. negotiable5. advancementPart III: Listening, Speaking, and Writing1. To help students explore different career paths and make informed decisions.2. By conducting interviews, students can gain insights into various professions.3. Students can develop their presentation skills and enhance their oral communication abilities.4. Writing resumes and cover letters can help students showcase their qualifications and experiences.5. It assists students in developing effective job search strategies and interview techniques.(Note: This is a sample response and can be adapted and revised to suit the specific requirements of the article.)。

英语三级考试B级真题及答案英语三级考试B级真题及答案Part I Listening ComprehensionPart I Listening ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your listening ability .It consists of 3 sections.Section ANow the test will begin.1. A) Never mind.B) Thanks a lot.C) Yes，of course.D) With pleasure.2. A) Hold on，please.B) It’s interesting.C) That’s nothing.D) He’s all fight.3. A) Next month.B) So long.C) Very funnyD) Two weeks.4. A) It’s too late.B) Yes，it is.C) Take it easy.D) It doesn’t matter5. A) Of course.B) You are welcome.C) It was excellent.D) Yes, l do.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.6. A) 11：00.B) 11：50C) 12：00D) 12：107. A) To see the woman.B) To send the e-mail.C) To go to the bank.D) To write a letter.8. A) The woman will drive tonight.B) The woman doesn’t like fruit.C) The woman has given up smoking.D) The woman is leaving now.9. A) In a bank.B) In a restaurant.C) In a hospital.D) In a bookstore.10. A) Tell her the price.B) Wait for a while.C) Examine her computer.D) Go shopping with her.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.Hello, everyone. This is the captain(机长)speaking -11- to Flight JK900 leaving for Chicago. Our flight time today is 2 hours and 35 minutes，and we will be flying at an average altitude(⾼度)of 31，000 feet. The -12- in Chicago is a quarter past twelve，and the current weather is cloudy，but there is a chance of -13- later in the day. We will -14- at Gate 7 at the Chicago airport. On behalf of our Airlines, I wish you an enjoyable-15- in Chicago. Sit back and enjoy the flight.答案：1-5:CADBC 6-10:CBADC11.Welcome 12.local time 13.rain 14.arrive 15.stayPart II Vocabulary & StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the center.16. What are the essential differences ___________ selling and marketing?A) betweenB) fromC) amongD) for17. Jack called the airline to ___________his flight to beijing this morning.B) believeC) confirmD) insure18. It was in the year of 2002___________they set up a branch company in China.A) asB) thatC) whatD) which19. You’d better ___________advice before making a project plan.A) put downB) take inC) turn outD) ask for20. Young people now live a life-style ___________their parents could hardly dream of.A) whichB) whyC) whenD) where21. While traveling in France, he __________some everyday French.A) gave upB) picked upC) drew upD) got up22. Hardly __________ at the office when the telephone rang.A) I arrivedB) I had arrivedC) did I arriveD) had I arrived23. To work __________with the machine，you must read the instructions carefully.A) firstlyB) naturallyC) efficientlyD) generally24. We’ll have to continue the discussion tomorrow __________we can make a final decision today.A) unlessB) becauseC) whenD) since25. If you have three years’ work experience，you will be the right ______ for this job.A) personC) touristD) customerSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. It is reported that the sports meet was (successful)__________organized.27. Some people think (much)__________about their rights than about their duties.28. It is reported that foreign car sales in the country (rise)__________by 8% last year.29. The adviser recommended that Mary(start)_______ the training program as soon as possible.30. The job pays well and you get a 20 - day holiday a year, it’s cert ainly an(attract)_______offer.31. It (announce)______yesterday that the game wsa to start in a week.32. Because man people will come to the meeting, we need some (addition) _____ chairs.33. No reader is allowed(take)__________any reference book out of the reading-room.34. The course is designed to provide a general introduction to computers and(practice)___skills training.35. We’ve only got one day in Paris，so we’d better(make)____the best use of the time.答案：16-20:ACBDA 21-25:BDCAA26.successfully 27.more 28.rose 29.(should)start 30.attractive31.was announced 32.additional 33.to take 34.practical 35.makePart III Reading ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. If you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(⽉票).City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers.Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(⼩费)of 15 percent of the fare.36. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run____.A) within downtown areasB) away from city centersC) in or outside big modern citiesD) between suburbs and city centers37. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways________.A) at bus stationsB) at local banksC) in any bookstoresD) from the ticket offices38. From the passage we learn that________.A) buses are always available in 24 hoursB) bus riders have to buy monthly passesC) bus fare is paid by exact change in coinsD) buses are the best means of transportation39. When you take a taxi, you’d better________.A) buy a monthly passB) ask about the fare firstC) agree on the amount of the tipD) pay by the exact change in coins40. The passage mainly tells us about________.A) the bus and train fares in the USB) the ways of paying taxi in the USC) the public transportation in the USD) the advantage of subways in the USTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Letter 1Dear Ann,I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?Letter 2Dear Mary，Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who don’t.At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but don’t ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when you’re in their home—that is，act naturally toward them，and don’t try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.41. From the first letter we learn that Mary ________ .A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner partyB) knows the secret of giving a pleasant partyC) is going to attend a dinner partyD) has successfully held a party42. Ann’s first piece of advice is that Mary should________.A) get the food ready before the guests arriveB) keep the guests away from the kitchenC) spend some time with the guestsD) accept the guests’ offer to help43. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks________.A) while the guests are having small talksB) when all the guests have arrivedC) after the guests finish small talksD) after the dinner comes to an end44. When having dinner，the guests are expected to________.A) eat their food slowlyB) help the host serve foodC) serve each other at the tableD) help themselves to more food45. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests isto________.A) be as polite as she canB) let them feel at homeC) prepare delicious foodD) create a formal atmosphere答案：36-40:DDCBC 41-45:ADADBTask 3Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.E-mail or call Tip Line(举报热线)Have you seen a crime being committed(犯罪)on a bus，train，or near a bus stop，or train station? If you do，email US or call Tip Line.Tip LineIf you would rather give your information by telephone，call the Police Tip Lineat 612-349-7222.You can leave information anonymously(匿名地)or leave your name and phone number and an officer will call you back.Call and officerYou can speak directly to any Police Department staff member who receives the call weekdays.8：00 to 16：00. Call 612-349—7200.Contact the ChiefIf you haven’t received any reply to your T ip Line information for half a day，directly call 612-349-7I00 or email：chief@/doc/3165c2763c1ec5da50e27095.htmlReport on a CrimeUse Tip Line1. Tip Line number：612-349-72222. Ways of reporting：1) Give -46- anonymously;2) Leave your name and telephone number，and wait for an officer to -47-Call the Police Directly1. Service time：weekdays, -48-2. Telephone number: -49-Contact the Chief1. Reason：receiving no reply to your Tip Line information for -50-2. Telephone number：612-349-71003. Email：chief@/doc/3165c2763c1ec5da50e27095.html答案：/doc/3165c2763c1ec5da50e27095.html rmation 47.call you back 48. 8:00 to 16:00 49.612-349-7200 50.half a dayTask 4Directions: The following is part of an index (索引). After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—breezeB—calm seaC—clear upD—dryE—fogF—heavy snowG—high seasH—light rainI—partly cloudyJ—showerK—southeast windL—stormM—the highsN—the lowsO⼀typhoonP—wetQ—windyExamples：(A) 微风 (O)台风51.( )天⽓放晴( )⼤雪52.( )最⾼温度( )局部多云53.( )东南风( )⼩⾬54.( )有雾( )海⾯⼤浪55.( )天⽓⼲燥( )暴风⾬答案：51.C,F 52.M,I 53.K,H 54.E,G 55.D,LTask 5Directions: The following are two advertisements. After reading them, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet. Ad 1Personal Assistant To Sales ManagerWe are a small but growing computer software company. We are looking for someone to assist the manager of the sales department in dealing with foreign customers and orders from abroad. If you know English well and have previous experience in this job，and between 2 1 and 30，please writer US a short letter giving details of your previous jobs，current employment，etc. Some knowledge of Spanish and Italian would be an advantage.Write to：Soft Logic23 Alfred StreetWinchesterHantsAd 2Part time DriversKing County Metro is Hiring Part-Time Bus DriversGreat Pay! Great Bendfits!Start at$14.50 an hour.Plus paid vacation and sick leave，paid trainingMust be 2 1 years or older，have a Washington State driver’s licenseand acceptable driving record.Call(202)684-1024Or log on(登录)to /doc/3165c2763c1ec5da50e27095.html ／ohrm56. In the first ad. which department in the company is seeking an assistant to its manage?_______________________________________.57. What is the major responsibility of the assistant manager?Dealing foreign customers and orders___________.58. What is mentioned as an advantage for the application in Ad l?Some knowledge of______________________________.59. What is the age limit for the position of the part-time bus drivers in Ad 2?______________________________years or older.60. What kind of driver’s license should the candidates have in order to get the position?They should have a__________ driver’s license.答案：56.the sales department 57.from abroad 58.Spanish and Italian 59. 21 60.Washington StatePart IV Translation —— English into ChineseDirections: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (N0.61 to No.64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A), B), C) and D). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No.65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. This matter is so important that it should not be left in the hands of and inexperienced lawyer.A) 如此重要的事情，没有经验的律师不敢接⼿。

新生代基础教程1(第二版)期末考试卷 A卷Part 1 Listening ComprehensionSection AA. Listen to the conversation. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.1. The doctor is speaking about _______.a. how to do well in sporting subjectsb. how to stay healthy at exam timec. how to stay healthy in winter time2. The doctor thinks students should get at least _______ hours of sleep a night.a. fourb. sixc. eight3. According to the doctor, it’s important to get enough sleep because _______.a. this will help you to stay calm and to focus on your studiesb. this will help you to look your bestc. your brain processes information while you sleep4. The doctor thinks it’s a good idea to _______.a. write a study scheduleb. find a group of friends and study togetherc. take time off studying to do something you enjoy5. The doctor thinks that students should eat _______ at exam time.a. more than usualb. less than usualc. fresh, healthy foodB. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence.6. For Cindy, _______ is the most important.a. making a lot of moneyb. getting an apartment of her ownc. doing something creative7. Cindy’s friend suggests that she should _______.a. take an art course at collegeb. start her own businessc. get an office job8. Cindy’s friend offers to _______.a. help her find a jobb. lend her some money to start a businessc. help her make a websiteC. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence.9. The man is looking for _______.a. the supermarketb. the hospitalc. the school10. The woman tells the man to _______.a. go straight along the street and turn leftb. go straight along the street and turn rightc. go down the street and turn left, then rightListen to the following sentences and write down what you hear on the lines.1. Is there a(n) ______________ near here? I want to buy some books.2. Sally is always so calm. She just seems to ______________.3. That’s a nasty ______________! I think you should go to the doctor.4. The Plaza Hotel are looking for receptionists. T here’s a(n) ______________ on their website.5. I’m busy ______________. Can you come back later?Part 2 Vocabulary and StructureSection AFill in the blanks with words or expressions from the box.getting used to get off What a coincidence take your pulse out of luckpick up receptionist read through to-do list similar1. Are you going to Japan next year? So am I! ______________!2. I felt a little strange to college at first, but now I’m ______________ it.3. I’d like to go to the flower park. Can you tell me where to ______________?4. Can you sit down and take off your coat, please? I need to ______________.5. I’ll get my assignment done tomorrow. It’s at the top of my ______________.6. Are you and Maria sisters? You look very ______________.7. If you want to go to the beach tomorrow, you’re ______________. It’s going to rain.8. My friend works at that hotel. S he’s a ______________.9. I need to ______________ my chemistry notes before tomorrow’s t est.10. Can you ______________ my book, please? It’s just under your chair.Match the words to the definitions.1. excellent2. expert3. aspirin4. salary5. divider a. a piece of card you use to organize your notesb. very goodc. the money you earn from your jobd. a person who knows a lot about a particular subjecte. a tablet you swallow to take away painSection CChoose the best answer to complete each sentence.1 My sister _______ like cats. She prefers dogs.a. doesb. doesn’tc. don’t2. Do you _______ a part-time job?a. haveb. haven’tc. having3. I _______ with seven other students in a large apartment.a. livingb. livesc. live4. I _______ speak English when I was five years old, but I can now!a. canb. couldc. couldn’t5. Are you looking for Ben? He _______ be in the garden. I think I can hear his voice.a. couldb. canc. can’t6. You _______ watch TV before bed. It will stop you from sleeping.a. shouldb. shouldn’tc. have to7. You _______ rush. T he party doesn’t start till 8 o’clock.a. have tob. don’t have toc. shouldn’t8. You _______ wear a seat belt when you are in a car. I t’s the law.a. shouldb. shouldn’tc. have to9. “Are you going to the party?” “Yes, I _______ go tomorrow!”a. willb. mayc. might10. I _______ be at college tomorrow. I have a hospital appointment.a. willb. won’tc. maySection DComplete the passage, choosing the correct word.Is it your first day in a new job? Then you (1) _______(have to / don’t have to)make an excellent impression. You (2) _______ (should / shouldn’t) wear your best clothes and get to work early. If your boss sees that you are serious and hardworking, it (3) _______ (will / won’t)get you off to a very good start. You (4) _______ (should / shouldn’t) be friendly with your colleagues, but don’t spend too much time talking. Work hard, and this (5) _______ (could / couldn’t) be the beginning of a long and happy career.Part 3 Reading ComprehensionTask 1Read the passage. Write T (True) or F (False) for the statements.The perfect jobMilo Black has found his dream career. Every day he gets up early, puts on his trainers and checks his schedule to see his jobs for the day. Then he gets on his bike and cycles to his first house. Usually his first customer is waiting for him already: making a lot of noise and jumping up and down outside the house. Milo is a professional dog walker.Milo says, “I wasn’t very good at school. I never got good grades and I found a lot of subjects boring. When I left school, I didn’t know what to do. Then one day, my friend asked me if I could walk her dog while she was at work. I really enjoyed it and thought: ‘Hey, I could make a job out of this!’ So I went home, made a website and advertised my service. I usually walk about eight dogs a day and I make a good living from it.”For a boy who didn’t do well at school, Milo has found a job with a lot of benefits. He says, “I don’t need to spend money on smart clothes for work, although I do go through a lot of trainers! My customers are always friendly and happy to see me, and I love spending time with them. Finally, I’m always outside in the fresh air. Who wants to sit at a desk all day? Not me!”☐ 1. Milo doesn’t like his job.☐ 2. Milo’s job is to look after sick dogs.☐ 3. Milo didn’t do well in his studies.☐ 4. Milo advertised his business online at the beginning.☐ 5. Milo likes to wear smart clothes to work.Task 2Read the passage. Choose the best answer.A laugh a day keeps the doctor awayYou’re feeling stressed out. So what do you do? Go to the doctor? Speak to a friend? Have a warm bath and do some yoga? At Pro fessor Hart’s clinic in London you can find another way of dealing with the symptoms of stress. His treatment is called “Laughter Therapy” and it’s becoming more and more popular.Professor Hart holds his laughter sessions three times a week. “Most of my p atients are in their 30s and 40s,” he says. “But I do have some younger patients too—college students who are worried about their studies or nervous about exams.”So, what happens in a laughter session? Professor Hart explains, “Well, I take a group of ten patients together and I tell them to laugh. At first they find it very difficult. It’s not easy to laugh just because someone tells you to! But then, after a while, they start laughing, and when they start then they can’t stop. They laugh, all together, f or an hour. Their heart rates rise, their faces go pink and they look so much better when they leave. And they all come back for more! They tell me that the laughter sessions stop them feeling stressed.”It seems that laughter really is the best medicine!1. Professor Hart _______.a. is a yoga teacherb. helps patients who have backachesc. treats his patients’ stress2. Most of Professor Hart’s patients are _______.a. young childrenb. college studentsc. people in their 30s and 40s3. At Professor Hart’s sessions, _______.a. patients laugh together for an hourb. patients run and do exercises to keep fitc. patients talk to each other4. According to Professor Hart, _______.a. his patients will live for up to ten years longerb. his patients look much better when they leave his clinicc. few of his patients need to come back5. Professor Hart’s patients say the sessions help them to _______.a. feel less stressedb. get more done at workc. have better family relationshipsTask 3Read the passage. Fill in the blanks (in no more than 3 words).Welcome to Amsterdam!Why not see the city in style on one of our beautiful Dutch bicycles? Amsterdam is a city built for cyclists, so there is no better way to see the city than from the seat of a bicycle: cycle along the canals, visit the famous tulip fields and take a trip around the famous Vondel Park.Our bikes cost just 50 e uros per day. We also have children’s seats for family trips.Bicycle tours of the city are also available. See the sights in the company of one of our expert guides for only 100 euros. All major languages are spoken.1. This advertisement belongs to a company which is renting out ______________.2. Amsterdam is a city which is ______________.3. By bike you can cycle along the canals, visit the tulip fields and take a trip around ______________.4. Bikes cost 50 ______________.5. You can also take a bicycle tour with a(n) ______________.新生代基础教程1(第二版)期末考试卷 A卷参考答案Part 1 Listening ComprehensionSection AA 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. cB 6. c 7. b 8. cC 9. a 10. bSection B1. bookstore2. go with the flow3. cough4. ad5. right nowPart 2 Vocabulary and StructureSection A1. What a coincidence2. getting used to3. get off4. take your pulse5. to-do list6. similar7. out of luck8. receptionist9. read through 10. pick up Section B1. b2. d3. e4. c5. aSection C1. b2. a3. c4. c5. a6. b7. b8. c9. a 10. bSection D1. have to2. should3. will4. should5. couldPart 3 Reading ComprehensionTask 11. F2. F3. T4. T5. FTask 21. c2. c3. a4. b5. aTask 31. (beautiful Dutch) bicycles2. built for cyclists3. the Vondel Park4. euros per day5. expert guide新生代基础教程1(第二版)期末考试卷 A卷听力脚本Part 1 Listening ComprehensionSection AA. Listen to the conversation. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.W:We’re very happy to have Doctor Weber with us today on Health Matters. Today we’re talking about how students can stay healthy around exam time. Doctor Weber, what advice would you give?M: Well, it’s true that exams can be very stressful, but there are quite a few things which students can do to help themselves. First of all, it’s really important to get enough sleep. W: How much sleep do you think is enough?M:At least eight hours per night. Some students only get about four hours of sleep per night around exam time! If you don’t get enough sleep, i t’s easier to feel nervous and upset about things. It will be more difficult to memorize facts too.W: Anything else?M: Yes. Take time to do something you enjoy. Play the guitar, go for a long walk, go swimming. This will be good for your mental health and physical health too. And it means you can return to your studies with more energy and a clear head. Finally, I recommend eating as well as you can. Drink lots of water and eat plenty of fresh food.B. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence. M:Hey, Cindy. What’s up?W: I’m just thinking about what I’d like to do after college. I can’t decide what I want to do!M:Hm. Well, I suppose you need to think about what’s important to you. Do you want to make a lot of money?W: Well, I’d like enough money to live on. And I’d like an apartment of my own. But it’s not the most important th ing. You know I love art. I’d love to do something creative. And I’d love to work from home.M:Yeah, I’ve seen some of these sculptures you do. They’re really beautiful. Hey, Cindy, why don’t you start your own business? You could sell your sculptures on line!W: Hm, do you think they’re good enough?M:Sure! I’ll help you make a website…C. Listen to the conversation. Then choose the best answer to complete each sentence. M: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the supermarket, please?W: Sure, go straight along the street. Then turn right. It’s opposite the hospital.M: Thanks for your help.W: No problem. Bye!Section BListen to the following sentences and write down what you hear on the lines.1. Is there a bookstore near here? I want to buy some books.2. Sally is always so calm. She just seems to go with the flow.3. That’s a nasty cough! I think you should go to the doctor.4. The Plaza Hotel are looking for receptionists. T here’s an ad on their website.5. I’m busy right now. Can you come back later?。

Unit TestUnit 1 Symbols of CulturePart I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: Listen to the questions and decide on the best answers. The questions will be spoken twice.1. A) Breakfast. C) Lunchtime.B) Fish and chips. D) About six o’clock.2. A) It’s crowded.C) Only at mealtimes.B) Sunny and warm. D) The friendliness of the people.3. A) Quite often.C) If they know each other well.B) Only on holidays.D) A handshake, usually.4. A) Yes, definitely. C) Some people do.B) I quite agree. D) Only for breakfast.5. A) I don’t really like it.C) No, it doesn’t.B) Almost every year.D) Yes, some things have changed a lot.Section BDirections: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.1. A) Eating out.C) Washing the dishes.B) Cooking lunch.D) Traditional Spring Festival food.2. A) The food.C) The people.B) The scenery.D) The weather.3. A) They’re unfriendly.C) They’re hospitable.B) They’re interesting.D) They’re impolite.4. A) Say you’ve enjoyed your food.C) Leave some food on your plate.B) Finish the food on your plate.D) Ask for more food.5. A) Having a break from work. C) Experiencing different cultures.B) Learning a language.D) Traveling on a plane.Section CDirections: Listen to the short conversation and decide on the best answers. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken twice.1. A) Creativity and art.C) Power and productivity.B) Rest and relaxation. D) Hospitality and friendship.2. A) A drink. C) An event.B) A meal. D) A festival.3. A) On weekends or on holidays.C) Twice a day.B) Once a day. D) Never.Section DDirections: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks. The passage will be read three times.The Pyramids are the most well-known (1) _______ of Egypt. Built in ancient times, the Pyramids symbolize power, intelligence and the spiritual beliefs of a (2) _______ that existed thousands of years ago. The Pyramids were tombs for the most important people in ancient Egypt, and their (3) _______ is of never-ending interest to scholars, archaeologists and tourists. The ancient Egyptians must have had advanced engineering skills to build these impressive constructions. It is no surprise that the Pyramids have become iconic symbols of Egypt, and that they are a source of great (4) _______. Anyone who has the chance should consider traveling to Egypt to visit these wonders of the (5) _______.Part II Speaking upDirections: Choose the correct words to complete the conversation. Then practice it with your partner.M:Hello Jeanne. I’m visiting France next week on a work t rip. I hear you have amazing food there!W: We do! French food is famous all (1) over/under the world. And food has great cultural significance in our daily life.M: So what dishes do you (2) demand/recommend I should try when I’m in France?W:Well, I think an (3) icon/iconic dish like coq au vin really represents French cultural heritage.M:I’m not sure what that is. Can you (4) tell/say me more?W:It’s chicken (5) cooking/cooked with red wine and mushrooms. It’s delicious!M: (6) Sounds/Looks great! I’ll grab some of that when I’m in France then.W:Hm. Well, you see that’s where you will find our food culture a little different. We don’t grab food from a takeout in France. We eat it (7) slowly/fast, with friends or family, and we take our time.M:I see. Well, I’ll need to get (8) habit/used to that! I always eat on the go.W:If you eat the food slowly, you’ll have more time to (9) appreciate/test all the different flavors.M:Remember it’s a work trip though! I won’t have time for (10) short/long lunch breaks. W: Taking time over food is part of (11) cultural/cultured life in France. You’ll need to make time!Unit 1 Symbols of Culture听力脚本Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:Listen to the questions and decide on the best answers. The questions will be spoken twice.Number one: What is a traditional meal in your country?Number two: What’s your favorite thing about your culture?Number three: How do people greet each other in your culture?Number four: Is food an important part of your culture?Number five: Has your country’s culture changed much in the last 50 years?Section BDirections: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.Number oneM: What food do you eat at Chinese New Year?W: My family always eat dumplings.Question: What are the man and woman talking about?Number twoM: What would you miss most about your country if you lived abroad?W: I’d miss the scenery and the people. But most of all I’d miss the food.Question: What would the woman miss most?Number threeW: Arabs are very hospitable.M: Oh, I know. They are so kind and generous to their guests.Question: What do the man and woman think about Arabs?Number fourM: If I visit a British person’s home, should I always finish what is on my plate?W: Oh yes. People will think you don’t like their food if you don’t finish it.Question: According to the woman, what should you do in a British person’s house?Number fiveM: Are you excited about your trip around the world?W: Yes. I can’t wait to experience so many different cultures!Question: What is the woman looking forward to?Section CDirections:Listen to the short conversation and decide on the best answers. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken twice.M: Samantha, why do you think that British people drink so much tea?W: Well, tea is a really important part of British culture. It symbolizes hospitality and friendship, and it’s an important part of British tradition.M: Well, I’ve heard a lot about afternoon tea, but I’m not sure what it is. Does that mean British people drink tea in the afternoon?W: No, not at all! Afternoon tea is more of an event than a drink. It usually includes a selection of teas with sandwiches, cakes and scones. It’s an old tradition that goes back to the 18th century.M: Sounds good! And do people have afternoon tea every day?W: Not anymore, I’m afraid. It’s more of a special treat now, something you do on weekends or on holidays.M: Well, if I ever visit Britain, I’m going to treat myself to an afternoon tea!W: I might join you!Question oneAccording to the woman, what does tea represent in British culture?Question twoWhat is afternoon tea?Question threeHow often do British people enjoy afternoon tea nowadays?Section DDirections: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks. The passage will be read three times.The Pyramids are the most well-known symbol of Egypt. Built in ancient times, the Pyramids symbolize power, intelligence and the spiritual beliefs of a civilization that existed thousands of years ago. The Pyramids were tombs for the most important people in ancient Egypt, and their construction is of never-ending interest to scholars, archaeologists and tourists. The ancient Egyptians must have had advanced engineering skills to build these impressive constructions. It is no surprise that the Pyramids have become iconic symbols of Egypt, and that they are a source of great national pride. Anyone who has the chance should consider traveling to Egypt to visit these wonders of the world.参考答案Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. D3. D4. A5. DSection B1. D2. A3. C4. B5. CSection C1. D2. C3. ASection D1.symbol2. civilization3. construction4. national pride5. worldPart II Speaking up1. over2. recommend3. iconic4. tell5. cooked6. Sounds7. slowly8. used9. appreciate10. long11. cultural。