Unit 3Section I Listening ComprehensionI.Short conversationsDirections:In this section you'll hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.1. A. She had practiced a lot.B. She had paid high fees.C. She had modeling experiences.D. She complained to the right person.A2. A. The man speaks favorably of it, while the woman speaks unfavorably.B. The woman speaks favorably of it, while the man speaks unfavorably.C. Both the man and the woman speak favorably of it.D. Neither the man nor the woman speaks favorably of it.A3. A. Only vegetables and fruits.B. A lot of fish and meat.C. Traditional diets.D. New diets.D4. A. She’s a blonde.B. She envies a blonde’s white skin.C. She looks dark and unattractive.D. She looks brown and attractive.D5. A. Business.B. False pride.C. A strong body.D. Low price.B6. A. Attend a meeting.B. Have an interview.C. Attend the graduation ceremony.D. Join a company.C7. A. Go to watch the final in the TV room.B. Go to see a movie since he has two tickets.C. Go to see the final live since he has two tickets.D. Give up the watching.C8. A. To get the driving license.B. To be careful in driving the car.C. To have a training of her driving skills.D. To take her driving license with her.B9. A. Teacher and student.B. Father and mother.C. Employer and employee.D. Shop assistant and customer.B10. A. He agrees with the woman.B. He doesn’t agree with the woman.C. He has no idea of that.D. He has seen Adam playing.BII.Long conversationsDirections:In this section you'll hear a long conversation or conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Conversation 11. A. Making a suit for a friend’s wedding.B. Making a wedding suit for his wedding.C. Making a suit for a job interview.D. Making a suit for a funeral.A2. A. Brown.B. Black.C. Blue.D. White.A3. A. Because it will make him stand out from the rest.B. Because it is common.C. Because he already has three black suits.D. Because black is dull.AConversation 21. A. Because they cannot keep warm.B. Because you cannot wear them to the office or walking down the street.C. Because they are not beautiful.D. Because they only suit rich people.B2. A. The designers can meet each other there.B. The designers can find business partners there.C. It is a great advertising compaign.D. It gives the designers a chance to show what they would like to see people wearing.B3. A. For publicity.B. For personal interest.C. For enriching people’s imagination.D. For stretching their own imagination.AConversation 31. A. A scarf and earrings.B. A scarf, earrings and an anklet.C. A scarf and bracelet.D. Earrings and a bracelet.C2. A. She is a fashion victim.B. She is not a fashion victim.C. She has no sense of fashion.D. She has a lot of sense of fashion.B3. A. A plain coat, jeans and high heels.B. A dress, jeans and high heels.C. A plain top, jeans, and high heels with a flower printed.D. Jeans and high heels.C4. A. $20.B. $80.C. $160.D. $200.CIII.Understanding PassagesDirections:In this section you'll hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Passage 11. A. Clothes are fantasy.B. Clothes are like art.C. Clothes are just practical things to keep people covered.D. Clothes aren’t ordina ry cover-up objects.C2. A. Wu is a 24-year-old senior at Parsons.B. Wu is an Asian designer.C. Wu is going to be interviewed by the speaker.D. Wu says that the luxury market has shifted toward Europe.D3. A. Clothing is your life.B. Clothing is a means of human expression and connection.C. Fashion is like art.D. Clothes are fantasy.APassage 21. A. Su is a sophomore in a prestigious university.B. Su has been working as a nude model for a year.C. Su is from a well-to-do family.D. Su earns 500 yuan a day working as a nude model.C2. A. Su has held an exhibition to show the history of nude models.B. Su has held a debate on campus.C. Su has exhibited her nude photos and videos.D. Su has held an art exhibition to show the works of her classmates.C3. A. Because there are potential dangers that the nude images could be misusedand even illegally distributed.B. Because it is a declining career.C. Because the career is not a stable one.D. Because she cannot earn enough money to live.A4. A. Because she earns money from her work.B. Because she can put her thoughts in studies to her work and deserves respect.C. Because she should show her beauty to the world.D. Because she has the right to do what she likes.BPassage 31. A. It takes their lives.B. It ruins their health.C. It makes them depressed.D. It ruins their appetite.B2. A. 20%.B. 50%.C. 79%.D. 80%.D3. A. How fashion ruins its models.B. How to prevent the damages from fashion.C. How fashion damages ordinary women.D. How fashion does harm to its two groups of victims.D4. A. Approval.B. Neutral.C. Disapproval.D. Indifferent.CPassage 41. A. A significant amount of time investment.B. A lot of efforts investment.C. A lot of savings investment.D. Her failure to be creative.C2. A. She borrowed money from her friends.B. She asked her relatives for help.C. She put her own savings into the business.D. She cut back on the costs.C3. A. Packaging costs.B. Shipping costs.C. Taxes and tariffs.D. Employment costs.DPassage 51. A. It cannot be eaten.B. It cannot be worn.C. It reflects Lady Gaga’s fashion history.D. It is very big.C2. A. In the morning.B. When Lady Gaga is enjoying her birthday party.C. When Lady Gaga is having a concert that night.D. After the concert.C3. A. The special cake.B. Good wishes from her friends.C. Being together with her fans and friends on stage.D. Being with her family.Cpound DictationDirections: In this section you will hear a passage or passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the information you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Passage 1Fashion designers help create the billions of dresses, suits, shoes, and otherclothing and accessories (配饰) purchased every year by consumers. They studyfashion (1) , sketch designs of clothing and accessories, (2) colors andfabrics (纤维织物), and oversee the final production of their designs. Clothingdesigners create and help produce people’s clo thing, including (3) wear,suits, sportswear, formalwear, outerwear, and intimate clothing. Footwear designershelp create and produce different (4) of shoes and boots. Accessory designershelp create and produce (5) such as handbags, belts, scarves, and hats, which(6)the finishing touches to an outfit. Some fashion designers (7) inclothing, footwear, or accessory design, but others create designs in all threefashion (8) .The design process from initial design concept to final production takes between18 and 24months.(9). Some designers conduct their own research, while others rely on trend reportspublished by fashion industry trade groups. (10) . Textile (纺织品) manufacturers use these trend reports to begin designingfabrics and patterns while fashion designers begin to sketch preliminary designs.(11). Once designs and fabrics are chosen, a prototype (原型，模范) of the article using cheaper materials is created.Keys:(1)trends (2)select (3)casual (4)styles (5) items (6)add(7) specialize (8)categories(9)The first step in creating a design is researching current fashion and makingpredictions of future trends(10)Trend reports indicate what styles and colors, and fabrics will be popular fora particular season in the future(11)Designers then visit manufacturers or trade shows to get samples of fabrics anddecide which fabrics to use with which designsPassage 2The name Christian Dior is considered by many to be the most recognized name infashion. Its founder, Christian Dior was born in 1905 in the small town of Granvillein Normandy, France. Dior spent some time as an artist and (1) a gallery in1928, with generous financing by his father. Hard times were just around the (2)though. The Great Depression resulted in the (3) of the family business,forcing them to sell (4)everything they owned. Dior moved in with a friend and soon began (5) hisattention to the fashion industry. After being (6) from army service in 1940,he returned to Paris in 1941 and (7) employment with the fashion house of LucienLelong. In 1946 Marcel Boussac, the richest man in France at the time, provided (8)financial backing for Dior to launch his own fashion house. Dior's first clothingline released in 1947 was an overwhelming success, winning favor for the designer,both in Europe and the distant USA.(9) .Wider global expansion followed shortly after. In 1948 Dior launched a perfume linewhich proved to be a great success.(10) . Dior waspreparing for retirement when a heart attack took his life in 1957. Later the groupexperienced many ups and downs over the years. (11) .Keys:(1)launched (2)corner (3)bankruptcy (4)virtually (5)directing(6)discharged (7)secured (8)substantial(9)Not surprisingly, in 1949 Dior established a presence in New York and soonexpanded again to London in 1952(10) And in a 1950 decision he expanded the brand into fashion accessories like hats,ties and handbags(11) Despite all these, Dior is still considered as one of the most popular andinnovative fashion houses in the worldSection II VocabularyV.Blank filling (with the correct form)Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct form ofthe words given in the brackets.1.Do not think too highly of yourself, and yet, never ____________ your ability.(estimate)Key: underestimate2.After World War I there was a general ____________ of youth against“old-fashioned” ideas, particularly patriarchal family relationships.(rebel)Key: rebellion3.What you do is important to you, for it will be your creation and expressionof your ____________. (individual)Key: individuality4.Errors are ____________ incidents in the course of scientific research. (escape)Key: inescapable5.Children grow up feeling ____________ as they are moved back and forth betweenparents. (settle)Key: unsettled6.With the rapid development of economy and growth of population recently, theproblem of water resources shortage, water environment ____________, drought and flood becomes more and more acute. (deteriorate)Key: deterioration7.In the most primitive society in the forest, the function of human is ____________.(restrict)Key: restricted8.He ____________ the biography of the basketball star. (drama)Key: dramatized9.You wish your partner would ____________ become the person you want him to be,but he won’t. (magic)Key: magically10.All the accommodation available was at our ____________. (dispose)Key: disposal11.It is rumoured that the accident was due to ____________. (neglect)Key: negligence12.Now, as the chairman of the Ski Village, in the city, he ____________ over thelargest winter-sports recreation ground. (president)Key: presides13.Once upon a time there lived a foolish king and a famous ____________. (magic) Key: magician14.I regret that a previous ____________ prevents me from accepting your kindinvitation. (engage)Key: engagement15.The new treatment could ____________ alter the life of people suffering fromthe disease. (drama)Key: dramatically16.Our English teacher recently watched a boy who always cheated in the ____________test. (dictate)Key: dictation17.Politically these nations tend to be ____________, with very high birth ratesbut poor education and very low levels of literacy. (stable)Key: unstable18.How can we ____________ children to become autonomous learners? (power) Key: empower19.That was the extreme southern limit attained by the ____________ traveller.(courage)Key: courageous20.A silk hat, a black coat and a hard white collar are said to be signs of____________. (respectable)Key: respectabilityVI.Choosing the right wordDirections: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.English teachers ____________ the effect of interest and keep preaching in class.2.The social conflict is a ____________ phenomenon in the social changes, and oneof the important subjects which the sociology research institute cares about too.3.Finally at the meeting, they cleared up the problem that remained ____________for years.rmation systems have played an increasingly ____________ role over the pastseveral years in improving the competitiveness of business.5.The marine environment here has ____________ due to crude oil leakage.6.We must make it a ____________ rule against smoking in the office.7.Much of the information that people assume is “factual”actually ____________to be inaccurate.8.He was delighted at ____________ an old friend in such an unlikely place.9.The police ____________ where the large, noisy crowd should stand during theparade.10.They feed almost ____________ on dead vegetation other than meat.Key:1. underestimate2. ubiquitous3. unsettled4. visible5. deteriorated6. hard and fast7. turns out8. chancing upon9. dictated10. exclusively1.He warns that the situation of the flood victims will ____________ further unlessthe international community acts quickly.2.The young heir was warned that he would soon have nothing left if he continuedto be ____________ with money.3.My son always tries to ____________ to his friends when they play together.4.Genetic analysis of the new swine flu virus has shown that it differs ____________from previous seasonal viruses.5.The delicate workmanship ____________ through the time not only in the art field,but also in any business field.6.The man displayed what ____________ to be a toy gun and demanded money from theteller.7.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence ____________ had its biggestjump in six years in May.cation will play a more and more ____________ role in social and economicdevelopment.9.The Justice Minister earlier expressed concern that the case could trigger a____________ from the Japanese public.10.Some people believe that air travel should be ____________ because it causesserious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources.Key:1. deteriorate2. lavish3. dictate4. dramatically5. wore away6. turned out7. index8. predominant9. backlash10. restrictedVII. Multiple choicesDirections: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1.We do not favour overstressing the importance of literature and art, but neitherdo we favour ____________ their importance.A.underestimatingB.overstatingC.appreciatingD.depreciatingKey: A2.Don’t ___________ the seriousness of the problem, actually it’s no big deal.A.underestimateB.degradeC.overestimateD.emphasizeKey: C3.I was totally mixed up by his ____________ and ambiguous remarks.A.ubiquitousB.unsettledC.daringD.elusiveKey: D4.Most of the iceberg’s bulk is hidden below the water, so their underwater partsmay extend out far beyond the ____________ top.A.visibleB.obviousC.predominantD.elusiveKey: A5.Rapid energy consumption will not only ____________ the environment, but alsotrigger serious social problems.A.extractB.spoilC.disposeD.deteriorateKey: D6.Do you think Chinese actors are ____________ to kungfu films in order to succeedin Hollywood?A.disposedB.exclusiveC.ubiquitousD.restrictedKey: D7.The cost of his ____________ lifestyle took a tremendous toll on his fortunes.rmalvishC.respectableD.luminousKey: B8.His extremely original and ____________ designs focus on the effect of the dressrather than the wearer, making him a true loner in the Italian fashion world.A.elusiveB.magicvishD.daringKey: D9.Despite a lack of ____________ education, she was far from stupid.A.higherB.regularC.formalD.collegeKey: C10.We don’t want to rule over others, ____________ to them, or try to control theirbeliefs.A.presideB.disposeC.dictateD.predominateKey: C11.The consumer price ____________, a key inflation measurement, rose 2 per centin urban areas and 1.7 per cent in rural areas, the bureau said yesterday.missionB.figureC.powerD.indexKey: D12.There are no ____________ dietary rules necessary to begin the practice of yoga.A.boom and bustB.prim and properC.hard and fastD.safe and soundKey: C13.Once the impression had been made, it remained with time until it ____________,leaving a smooth surface once more.A.wore awayB.wore upC.turned awayD.turned outKey: A14.It ____________ that there had been two Marines with the same name and similarnumber in the camp.A.showed upB.happened toC.turned outD.sparked offKey: C15.Sometimes when making plans, things don’t always ____________ as we haveplanned.A.turn outB.tune outC.show upD.turn upKey: A16.Our washing machine ____________ yesterday and flooded the kitchen.A.turned onB.broke downC.collapsed upD.fell apartKey: B17.For most ____________ dinners, you should wear comfortable and casual clothes.A.formalB.banquetC.casualrmalKey: D18.This is her first time cooking without a recipe and she cannot predict how itwill ____________.A.work outB.turn outC.figure outD.make outKey: B19.Mary has no outside interest at all. Her whole life ____________ her husbandand the children.A.centres onB.turns onC.concentrates aroundD.revolves aroundKey: D20.By admitting that he had not thoroughly studied the facts, the speaker____________ his opponent’s hands.A.fell intoB.played intoC.fell intoD.ran intoKey: B21.As Jim approached even closer, he noticed that the man was picking up starfishthat had been ____________ on the beach and, one at a time, he threw them back into the water.A.washed upB.washed awayC.moved upD.turned upKey: A22.____________ cycles are inherent in market economies and cannot be preventedcompletely.A.Prim and properB.Hard and fastC.Boom and bustD.Life and deathKey: C23.On the other hand, people might ____________ their children after a respectedolder relative or even a famous person.A.callB.entitleC.addressKey: D24.He hoped the damage had not occurred through ____________ in the hotel garage.A.deteriorationB.mindfulnessC.negligenceD.disposalKey: C25.The TV series ____________ how investing in a home becomes an issue for extendedfamily as well.A.underestimatesB.dictatesC.dramatizesD.revivesKey: C26.The survivor of a shipwreck was ____________ on a small, uninhabited island.A.washed upB.washed awayC.found outD.showed upKey: A27.The ____________ has approved a defense report that urges the country to quicklyfinish building a missile defense system to counter the potential threat from other countries.A.cabinetB.cupboardC.closetD.chamberKey: A28.Urban problems ____________ meeting the needs of the existing inhabitants andreplacing old and obsolete facilities, especially housing.A.centre aroundB.turn aroundC.concentrate aroundD.revolve aroundKey: D29.But, as any machine, a robot can ____________ and even cause disaster.A.break upB.fall downC.break downD.collapse apartKey: C30.Scientists, on the other hand, know that their job is never finished and thateven the best theory can ____________ to be wrong.A.find outB.try outC.turn outD.work outKey: C31.The explosive was ____________ by someone striking a match to light up acigarette.A.put offB.broken outC.started outD.sparked offKey: D32.Friction ____________ metal in the moving parts which shortens their workinglife.A.erodes awayB.eats awayC.wears awayD.tears awayKey: C33.The story of a poor family that acquired fame and fortune overnight illustratesthe ____________ power of the press.A.rapidB.dramaticC.hugeD.enormousKey: B34.Your choices are yours to make and can never be ____________ by others.A.empoweredB.presidedC.disposedD.dictatedKey: D35.You need not ____________ kindness on those ungrateful people.A.suspendvishC.engageD.renderKey: B36.A second session of the summit dealt ____________ with the world’s poorestcontinent.A.exclusivelyB.vastlyC.looselyD.exactlyKey: A37.A round-the-clock television channel devoted ____________ to aging, dying anddeath is to be launched in Germany.A.entirelyB.predominantlyC.successfullyD.exclusivelyKey: D38.What you do is important to you, for it will be your creation and expressionof your ____________.A.identityB.characterC.individualismD.individualityKey: D39.Website claims that no members shall use the relevant documents for illegalpurposes, or else it would ____________ the service.A.stopB.haltC.suspendD.ceaseKey: C40.In this country, the scale of alcohol is ____________ to people over the ageof 18.A.restrainedB.restrictedC.resumedD.restoredKey: BSection III Structureplete the sentencesDirections: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.1.One of the greatest mistakes you can ever make is ____________ (低估自己的才华和潜能).Key: underestimating your talent and potential2.____________ (你的买卖失败是不可避免的) unless you change your way ofmanagement at once.Key: Your failure in the business is inescapable3.People around the world must act immediately to ____________ (防止情况进一步恶化).Key: prevent the situation from deteriorating even further4.____________ (随着现在城市环境的日益恶化), ecological landscape design attractpeople’s attention more and more.Key: With the urban environment deteriorating today5.The panel’s reports suggested that the database ____________ (由一个独立的机构专门监管).Key: (should) be overseen exclusively by an independent authority6.It’s an open question whether atmospheric, oceanic or other caus al factors____________ (极大地改变飓风发生的频度和强度).Key: have dramatically changed the frequency or intensity of hurricanes7.The teacher said that ____________ (有严格规定禁止吸烟) at school.Key: there was a hard and fast rule against smoking8.The employees they once considered as young, selfish and uncomfortable____________ (结果证明是有责任的，精力充沛的团体成员).Key: turn out to be responsible, energetic team players9.____________ (如果其中一台计算机坏了), the whole network would be unable towork.Key: If one of the computers broke down10.The story ____________ (围绕着一个并未犯罪却被判处死刑的男人) and the lengthsthat his brother would go to save him.Key: revolved around a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit11.But if you decide to be strong, ____________ (苦难会是一笔财富) on which newhopes will arise.Key: the hardship will turn out to be a fortune12.The structure and working principle of the device for assembling are introducedand ____________ (经实践证明，此方法安全、可靠).Key: it turns out to be safe, reliable in practice13.We should remember a w orthy proverb “___________ (滴水穿石).”Key: constant dropping of water wears away a stone14.Researchers looking at the effects of cannabis on bones have found ____________(它的影响随着年纪增长显著不同).Key: its impact varies dramatically with age15.Christmas provided families with a day when ____________ (他们能够慷慨给予孩子们关心和礼物) without appearing to “spoil” them.Key: they could lavish attention and gifts on their childrenIX. Multiple choicesDirections: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1.There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of mountain climbing thanthat ____________ in the public mind today.A.existsB.existC.existingD.to existKey: A2.The less the surface of the ground yields to the weight of a fully-loaded truck,____________ to the truck.A.the greater stress isB.greater is the stressC.the stress is greaterD.the greater the stress isKey: D3.____________ their policy can be changed, the future for that country will beindeed bleak.A.Even ifB.UnlessC.Now thatD.As long asKey: B4.He never hesitates to make ____________ criticisms ____________ are consideredhelpful to others.A.so … thatB.so… asC.such … thatD.such… asKey: C5.They overcame all the difficulties and completed the project two months aheadof time, ____________ is something we had not expected.A.whichB.itC.thatD.whatKey: A6.Firms that use computers have found that the number of staff ____________ isneeded for quality control can be substantially reduced.A.whoseB.asC.whatD.thatKey: D7.So badly ____________ in the car accident that he had to stay in hospital fora few months.A.did he injureB.injured himC.was he injuredD.he was injuredKey: C8.For some time now, world leaders ____________ out the necessity for agreementon arms reduction.A.had been pointingB.have been pointingC.were pointingD.pointedKey: B9.This may have preserved the elephant from being wiped out as well as other animals____________ in Africa.A.huntedB.huntingC.that huntedD.are huntedKey: A10.I never regretted ____________ the offer, for it was not where my interest lay.A.not to acceptB.not having acceptedC.having not acceptedD.not acceptingKey: B11.____________ mainly for the invention of the telephone, Alexander Graham Belldevoted his life to helping the deaf.A.He is rememberedB.To rememberC.While rememberingD.Though rememberedKey: D12.It is futile to discuss the matter further, because ____________ going to agreeupon anything today.A.neither you nor I areB.neither you nor me isC.neither you nor I amD.neither me nor you areKey: C13.The idea of travelling through ____________ space to other planets interestsmany people today.A. aB.theC./D.oneKey: C14.Because fuel supplies are finite and many people are wasteful, we will have toinstall ____________ solar heating devices in our home.A.some type ofB.some types ofC.any type ofD.any types ofKey: A15.If the whole programme ____________ beforehand, a great deal of time and moneywould have been lost.A.was not plannedB.were not plannedC.would not be plannedD.had not been planned。
