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听力原文:W: With the convenience of bankcards, more and more people prefer bankcards to personal checks.
M: I agree. People like bankcards because they offer greater safety and convenience than personal checks.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
(20)
A.A merchant doesn't know the balance before completing a sale.
B.No security system has yet been devised for personal checks.
C.A personal check is secure at the check stand.
D.The clerk can examine all the bankcards.
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听力原文:W: I just made up a quart of orange juice this morning, and now I can't find it anywhere. Do you know what happened to it?
M: Did you hear a crash earlier? That was it. I'm just as clumsy as ever.
Q: What is tile problem?
(17)
A.The woman doesn't like orange juice.
B.The woman didn't come to see Everett.
C.The man was in a car crash this morning.
D.The man broke the container of juice.
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听力原文:W: Everyone that joins this trip across the Rockies has to contribute towards the cost of supplies.
M: Are you kidding? I almost went broke over all the equipment I had to buy, and now I can't get funding.
Q: What does the man mean?
(18)
A.His equipment is broken.
B.He can't find his equipment.
C.He feels he is not being treated fairly.
D.He is satisfied with the funding.
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听力原文:W: I'm going to the bank, then to the jewelry store, and after that, I have to prepare a presentation for my linguistics seminar.
M: I'd say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann.
Q: What does the man mean?
(16)
A.Ann can go with him this afternoon.
B.Ann's almost as busy as he is.
C.Ann has a lot to do today.
D.Ann might be finished by noon.
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听力原文:W: Excuse me, I want to know if this bus goes to the housing office in Martin Street?
M: No, but the next one does. Just wait for a few minutes.
Q: What does the man suggest?
(17)
A.Wait for the next bus.
B.Ask someone else.
C.Walk to the housing office.
D.Get on this bus.
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听力原文:Our company had decided to set up a display for the city's forthcoming Science and Technology Week.
(30)
A.Our company will arrange an exhibit for the Science and Technology Week.
B.Our company has been upset by the city authorities' final decision.
C.We are displeased with the arrangement of the Science and Technology Week
D.We have dissuaded the city authorities from setting up the week's display.
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听力原文:W: How long does it take you to drive from your home to the university, Professor Baker?
M: It takes me half an hour usually, but during rush bolus it will take 15 minutes more.
How long does it take Professor Baker to drive from his home to the university during rush hours?
A.35 minutes.
B.45 minutes.
C.15 minutes.
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听力原文:W Do you have everything prepared to present the promotional plan for the new novel tomorrow?
M Yes, I'm just waiting on some posters. I should get them after lunch so I can do a run-through of the presentation tonight. Have you seen the cover of the novel? It's fantastic.
W I know, it's the best one of the series. Where are you guys going to start promoting it first?
M We're going to start in New York then visit the major cities along the East Coast. There's so much anticipation, we're scheduling stops in Europe and Asia too.
What will the man promote?
A.A play
B.A novel
C.A rock singer
D.An art exhibit
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听力原文:W: Bob, are you ready? What on earth are you doing? Don't you know the curtain goes up at exactly seven?
M: My shirt's caught in the zipper. Could you give me a hand?
Q: Where are the speakers going?
(4)
A.The tailor's.
B.A dress-up party.
C.The theatre.
D.A shopping mall.
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听力原文:W: I am trying to pick up that bottle on the top shelf. Would you mind helping me with it?
M: I don't work here. Maybe you can get a ladder from the manager.
Q: Is the man willing to help?
(17)
A.Yes, but he is not the manager.
B.No, because the woman is not his boss.
C.Yes, but he needs the permission of the manager.
D.He suggests the woman should get help from the manager.
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听力原文:W: I am totally exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for the final examination.
M: What have you done during your previous study time?
Q: What does the man imply?
(13)
A.She has wasted much study time.
B.She sleeps too much.
C.Staying up is bad for health.
D.She is an excellent student.
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听力原文:W: Do you know whether the super girl of last week was promoted to the state competition or got eliminated?
M: Actually, I haven't been following her progress this week.
Q: What does the man imply?
(16)
A.He is not interested in the competition.
B.He doesn't know if the super girl was successful.
C.He can't follow the state competition.
D.He thinks the super girl of last week was eliminated.
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听力原文:W: Dave. I'm going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic. Any suggestions?
M: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
W: Okay, but how much hamburger are we going to need? And hot dogs too?
M: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs?
W: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!
M: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh .... seven packages of hot dogs.
W: And you'd better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs.
M: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?
W: Humm. Better make that eight or so.
M: All right. Oh, and we're gonna need some hamburger and hot dog buns, How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right.
W: Yeah, you'd better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too.
M: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles?
W: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
M: Okay. And what about dessert?
W: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
M: Well, I heard that she's been very busy working two jobs, so we'd better not ask her, uh... Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? Hey, you could even ask, uh... what's her name.., yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! I bet she'd be willing to help you !
W: Nah, I don't think I could ask her, I haven't got a phone number. Anyway, I can try myself.
(20)
A.At a park.
B.At the beach.
C.At Dave's house.
D.By a river.
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听力原文:W: I'm really looking forward to this trip with our geology class. But I'm not certain if I have the strength to carry a backpack up and down the mountain, especially when it's full of tools.
M: They are taking two donkeys to carry the tools. We just have to carry our personal items, like clothing and sleeping bags.
Q: What does the man mean?
(17)
A.He doesn't know what tools to bring.
B.He doesn't mind helping the woman.
C.The woman won't have to carry the tools.
D.The donkeys will carry the woman's personal items.
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听力原文:W: Listen to me, Tom. The exam has been the thing in the past.Just forget about it.
M: It's easier said than done.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
(2)
A.The exam was easier.
B.Tom is sure that he will do better.
C.The exam is easier than last one.
D.Tom is afraid of failing the exam.
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听力原文:W: Thanks for volunteering to drive me to the airport , but I'm taking the tube that goes there from the campus.
M: It's no trouble. Besides, I'd like to see you off.
Q: What does the man mean?
(17)
A.He wants to say good-bye at the airport.
B.He would like her to take a day off.
C.He likes to watch the planes take off.
D.He thinks she should take the tube to the airport.
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听力原文:W:I decide to speak to my boss's mother about my problems at work rather than go directly to the boss.
M:That is certainly an unusual way of handing the situation,but it may bring good results.
Q:How will the woman solve the problems?
(16)
A.She will go directly to the boss with her problems.
B.She will keep the problems by herself.
C.She will let her mother speak to the boss about her problems.
D.She will tell her boss's mother about the problems.
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听力原文:W: You're not going to make the call, are you? Aren't you going to wait until dawn? I don't think it is a right moment for you to pick up the phone.
M: I should wait until then, but I simply can't.
Q: What can be inferred about the woman?
(3)
A.She doesn't want the man to call so early.
B.She urges the man to call immediately.
C.She encourages the man to do whatever he likes.
D.She simply doesn't know what to do now.
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听力原文:W: Tom, get up, please! I have to clean it up. Our friends will be here at any time and this house is a mess.
M: So what? Theirs is even worse.
Q: What does the man mean?
(19)
A.He doesn't like messy people.
B.He doesn't know where their house is.
C.He sees no need to clean the house.
D.He can think of no worse time for their friends to come.
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听力原文:W: Todd, have you come up with more ideas on how to boost sales of this year's line of living room furniture? We have already tried the local newspaper and radio.
M: Sponsoring a TV show would be effective, but it costs a lot.
W: I agree with you. However, It' s beyond our budget. Let' s see. What do you think of the idea of making community flyers?
M: Why couldn' t I think of that? It won't cost a lot.
What are they talking about?
A.How to increase sales of their products
B.The naming of their new products
C.Famous TV shows
D.How to put an ad in the local paper
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听力原文:W: You'd better get up. It's a quarter to eight and your breakfast's getting cold.
M: I don't feel like having any breakfast. I'll have another five minutes' sleep instead.
Q: Why didn't the man want any breakfast?
(17)
A.He was not hungry.
B.He had already had his breakfast.
C.He was too tired.
D.He wanted to sleep a little more.
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听力原文:W: Taxi! I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there?
M: Well, it depends on the traffic, but shouldn't toke more than twenty minutes for the average driver. And I'm not average. So we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than twelve minutes.
W: Oh. By the way, do you know what time the museum closes?
M: Around 6:00 o'clock.
W: Do you have the time?
M: Yeah. It's half past four. Hi, this is your first time to the city, right?
W: Yeah.How did you know?
M: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the tall buildings.
W: Was it that obvious?
M: Well...
W: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurant downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?
M: Umm...well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decoration is very authentic, and theportions are larger than most places I've been to.
W: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?
M: Well, you can take the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often.
M: Okay. Thank you so much.
(20)
A.He is an average driver.
B.He is a skilled driver.
C.He is below average.
D.He is a green hand.
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听力原文:W: Are you sure this is the right way to the laboratory? I can't afford to be late.
M: Don't worry. We'll be there in no time.
Q: What does the man mean?
(17)
A.He has never been to the laboratory.
B.He wants to stop and ask for directions.
C.The woman won't be late.
D.The program in the laboratory has already begun.
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听力原文:W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours a听力原文:W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours are pretty long. I already feel difficult to keep up with my classmates. What is the man worried about ()
A.He does not earn as much money as his classmates.
B.He does not work as well as his classmates.
C.He does not get enough pay for his ’hard work.
D.He does not have enough time for his study.