2011-2012-2研究生听力1-1

2011-2012-2研究生听力1

1. Mary and Jane, in turn, looked after their sick mother.

2. If I’d known your phone number, I would have given you a ring.

3. Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than ten to ten.

4. He spent so much money on something he didn’t even need.

5. If I had one hour more, I would have been able to rewrite my conclusion.

1. A) Mary looked after her sick mother first, then Jane.

B) Mary and Jane looked after their sick mother because their mother once looked after them.

C) If Mary looked after her mother, Jane would do the same.

D) Mary and Jane looked after their mother at the same time.

2. A) I couldn’t find your phone number anyway.

B) I had no idea you would give me a ring.

C) I did not know your phone number, so I didn’t call you.

D) I looked up your phone number, but didn’t find it.

3. A) Please reach the Shanghai Museum at a quarter past nine.

B) Please reach the Shanghai Museum at nine fifty.

C) Please do not reach the Shanghai Museum after nine fifty.

D) Please reach the Shanghai Museum earlier than a quarter past nine.

4. A) He shouldn’t spend money this way.

B) He always buys what he needs.

C) He had a lot of money to spend.

D) He couldn’t afford to spend money on things he didn’t need.

5. A) She was able to rewrite her conclusion because she had enough time.

B) She was given one more hour and therefore was able to rewrite her conclusion.

C) She didn’t have enough time to work on her conclusion again.

D) She was happy for having been able to rewrite her conclusion.

6. A) Mary did not call Bill. C) Mary answered Bill’s call.

B) Mary called Bill. D) Bill answered Mary’s call.

6. Mary refused to return Bill’s telephone call.

7. Don’t accept his offer until after we have talked.

8. Let’s stop to work.

9. Robert missed his chance to meet the president.

7. A) No offer should be accepted according to the talk.

B) The offer will not be accepted because of the talk.

C) Don’t accept his offer before we’ve talked.

D) Don’t accept his offer after we’ve talked.

8. A) Let’s start to work.

B) Let’s stop working.

C) Let’s stop working and have some drink.

D) We’ll not stop working.

9. A) Robert met the president.

B) Robert didn’t have a chance to meet the president.

C) Robert wanted to meet the president.

D) Robert did not meet the president.

10. There are 1,240 new students in our school this year.

11. If I were you, I’d find a part-time job to earn some pocket money.

12. I never doubt that my dream will come true some day.

13. Bob likes nothing better than swimming and then sitting in the sunshine.

14. I don’t remember calling him.

15. Little children occasionally like to make fun of others.

10. A) We have 1,240 new students this year.

B) We have 240 new students this year.

C) We have 1,214 new students this year.

D) We have 2,104 new students this year.

11. A) I am glad to know you’ve got a part-time job.

B) I am glad to tell you I’ve got a part-time job.

C) In your condition, I would get a part-time job.

D) I will find a job for you if you’d like. 12. A) I am sure that I can realize my dream.

B) I am never certain that my dream will come true someday.

C) Dreams are just dreams. I never doubt that.

D) Whether or not my dream will come true is still of doubt to me.

13. A) Bob enjoys swimming most.

B) Bob enjoys lying on the beach most.

C) Bob likes swimming and then sitting in the sun best.

D) To Bob, swimming and sitting on the beach are a waste of time.

14. A) I called him. C) I didn’t call him.

B) I forgot to call him. D) I forgot calling him.

15. A) Little children sometimes like to play tricks on others.

B) Little children sometimes like to be made fun of.

C) Little children get along with everyone.

D) Little children don’t like to have fun by themselves.

Section B

16. W: Can you tell me why you charge me $6.60 for a $6 purchase? Did you make a mistake?

M: No, Madam, that’s the 10% sales tax. Maybe you are from out of town and don’t know about it. Q: How much will the woman have to pay when getting a $60 purchase?

A) $6.60. B) $66. C) $54. D) $5.40.

17. W: Since it’s the rush hour, let’s take the subway.

M: OK. It’s not as direct as the bus, but it’s faster and there will be less chance of a traffic jam.

Q: Why do they decide to take the subway?

A) It’s more direct. C) There is a traffic jam.

B) It’s faster. D) It’s less expensive.

18. W: Mr. Smith just said that if I’m late again he will fire me.

M: Don’t let it get you down. He always talks like that.

Q: What does the man mean?

A) Mr. Smith is very kind. C) That man is worried.