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She has such a beautiful ________; I’m not surprised she won the beauty contest.
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听力原文：M: Where is Joan？ She said she would be here at three. And now it's three-thirty. She must have missed the train.
W: I think so, but I hope she won't miss the next one. Otherwise, she will be late for the opening address of the conference.
What's the woman worried about？
A．Joan may have taken a wrong train.
B．Joan won't come to the conference.
C．Joan will miss the next conference.
D．Joan may be late for the opening speech.
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听力原文：W: Good morning, Mr.Tim.It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit for you.
M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember？
W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will？
M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $15,000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about ＄1,125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income, I want to buy some land and build a house for my son; he will need a house when he gets married. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him.
W: Your son's lucky. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.
M: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.
W: Have you found a plot yet？
M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.
W: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You've not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village.
How long have they not met each other？
A．Half a year.
B．Two years.
C．Three or four years.
D．More than five years.
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听力原文：W: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it？
M: No. I haven't, but 1 don't like fish very much anyway.
W: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance
M: How can it not taste fishy？ Do you know how this snack food is made？
W: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough.
M: It sounds awful.
W: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste.
M: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food.
W: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products,
M: Mm, have you got any samples？ I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety.
W: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea.
M: A couple of years, ah？ It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation to flavor the new product with？
A．Tomato.
B．Cheese.
C．Chocolate.
D．Fish.
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听力原文：W：Are you going to accept the job offered by that famous motor company？ I think it's a good opportunity.
M：Not yet. I'm still waiting for the letters from other companies.
Q：What does the man mean？
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A．He will write a letter to another company.
B．He has received many job offers.
C．He hasn't accepted the job offer.
D．He will let the woman have the job.
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听力原文： Israel is speeding up construction of its controversial West Bank barrier. The Palestinians say it's a land grab.
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has ordered quicker work to complete construction of Israel's West Bank separation barrier, especially in the area of Jerusalem. Israel began building the nearly 700 kilometer long barrier two years ago, but only a third has been completed. Israeli officials say that's way too slow.
"Let's just get it done," said Cabinet Minister and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."This is a security fence, it is not a political border, it is not meant to keep people in like the Berlin Wall, it is meant to keep terrorists out."
It is not clear how the government will speed up construction of the barrier in light of previous rulings by the Israeli Supreme Court. In the past, the Court has ruled that the government is illegally confiscating West Bank land and creating hardship for Palestinians.
Israeli analyst Dan Schueftan told VOA that many Israelis believe the court is favoring the Palestinians over Israeli security.
"And the more they take decisions in this direction, the more Israelis will question the wisdom of the Supreme Court."
So by ordering rapid construction of the barrier, Mr. Sharon is responding to public opinion. But the Palestinians say it's a land grab.
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat: "The only thing that's growing on the ground now is more Israeli settlements, more walls, and more dictations and more harming of the Palestinian people."
The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled last year that the barrier is illegal and must be torn down. But after more than a hundred suicide bombings during the past four-and-a-half years of conflict, Israel is determined to build the barrier as quickly as possible.
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that ______.
A．building West Bank barrier is legal
B．building West Bank barrier is illegal
C．building West Bank barrier is reasonable
D．building West Bank barrier is welcomed
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听力原文：The key question for any only child is this: Why were you an only child？ It's a k
听力原文： The key question for any only child is this: Why were you an only child？ It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children, but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "Special Jewel" phenomenon. Only children, or special jewels often arrive when their parents are older-- usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and serf - centered. On the other hand, you may be an only child be cause your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you a little adult. Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such little adults.
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A．Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.
B．Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.
C．Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.
D．Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.
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听力原文：M: Did you notice after almost ten years in the United States, Mr. Lee still speaks English with such a strong accent.
W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity.
Q: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Lee？
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A．His English is still poor after ten years in America.
B．He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent.
C．He doesn't like the way Americans speak.
D．He speaks English as if he were a native speaker.
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听力原文：M: What a beautiful day today! Life lies in motion, so let's go play tennis together, shall we？
W: It has been the last thing I will do since the ball hit me last time.
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．She won't go to play tennis.
B．She can't play tennis.
C．She doesn't like doing sports.
D．She is not good at playing tennis.
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听力原文：M: The mountain seems high. It makes me dizzy to climb it this year, but it's worth it for the view.
W: The mountain ma)' not be higher, but we're older.
Q: What has changed since last year？
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A．The mountain's height.
B．The woman's height.
C．The view.
D．Their ages.
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听力原文：M: You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming. It's hard to find a good baby-sitter on a Friday night.
W: I like watching kids, and I need the extra money. I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.
What does the woman mean？
A．She is asking for a higher pay.
B．She is introducing a new friend.
C．She is too busy.
D．She's got some problems.
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听力原文：M: The job sounds great, but I'm a little worried about how much time it might take. It's to be Prof. Jamison's assistant.
W: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and another thirty to fourty minutes to record the grades on the computer.
M: That sounds manageable. I think you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too, can't you？
W: Oh, yeah, you can do the grading in your room or in the library. You just need to get each set back for the next class, but that means you always have at least two days and sometimes four.
M: It sounds great.
W: Good luck with your interview.
Why was the woman able to give the man so much information about the job？
A．She is Professor Jamison's daughter.
B．She works part-time as Profess or Jamison's secretary.
C．She used to do the job herself.
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听力原文：M: It's so cold today. I cannot work any longer. I really hope there's a heater in this room.
W: So do I. I think I will freeze if I stay longer.
What are they talking about？
A．The heater of this room.
B．The cold weather.
C．Long working hours.
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听力原文：M: Don't you think it's marvelous that Mary has won the first prize of the English Speech Contest？
W: She deserves it.
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．Mary earned the prize.
B．Mary has granted the prize..
C．Mary fails in the speech contest.
D．Mary shouldn't earn the prize.
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听力原文：M: Look! The sun is shining. There's no wind, only a pleasant breeze. It's lovely. Let's go and take a walk in the park.
W: Look at the sky. Don't you think there's going to be a storm？
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．She will not go to the park.
B．She will go to the park.
C．She likes to take a walk.
D．She is too tired to take a walk.
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听力原文：M: Hello, Prof. Dianna, you wanted to see me？ W: Oh, yes, Frank. Thanks for coming. It's about your work as a teaching assistant. I've just read your evaluations, the ones the students filled out toward the end of the semester.
M: Yes...？ Well, how were they？
W: Would you like to take a look？ Out of a possible score of five, you got a four point eight. That's very high, Frank.
M: Well, what a pleasant surprise.
W: When we see such a high score, we generally try to keep the Teaching Assistant on a little longer and perhaps even ask them to cover more classes. What do you say, Frank？ Would you like this？
M: I sure would, but I don't know if I can. Next fall will be my last semester of coursework for my master's and I'll be very busy doing re search on my thesis. Could I have a few days to think about it？
W: Certainly, I wouldn't want you to fall behind in your course-work, but I do think you should consider getting more experience in the class room. You seem to have a real gift.
M: Thanks for your praise, Professor.
W: Let me know by the beginning of next week, will you？
M: Sure thing. I'll drop by again on Monday or Tuesday.
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A．More work as an instructor.
B．A higher salary.
C．A longer vacation period.
D．A research assignment.
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听力原文：M: Well, it's good to see you again. What are you doing these days？ You are still working at the same place, aren't you？
W: Yes, I am, and I'm counting the days until retirement.
Q: What can we learn about the woman？
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A．She loves her present work.
B．She is going to open a store.
C．She is about to retire.
D．She works in a repair shop.
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听力原文：M: What's all that noise？ It sounds as if it's coming from next door. The Nelsons aren't back yet, are they？
W: I don't think so. It must be the window-cleaner working upstairs.
Q: Where does the woman think the noise is coming from？
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A．From upstairs.
B．From next door.
C．From the Nelsons' house.
D．From the back door.
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听力原文：M: Excuse me. I'm looking for this book. It's in the list of titles but I couldn't find it on the shelf.
W: Let me see. Oh, it's been checked out. It's due on June 26. If you want us to reserve it for you, please fill out this card.
Q: Why can't the man find the book he wants？
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A．It won't come out until June 26.
B．It hasn't been returned by the borrower.
C．It is not available unless it has been reserved.
D．It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.
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听力原文：M: It's the mildest day in this winter. Do you want to go for a bike ride after the class？
W: When could we start at the latest？ Today's last class is an experiment class and it often runs late.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation？
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A．She might be late for her experiment class.
B．She doesn't have a bike.
C．She might be delayed by her last class.
D．She might be late for her experiment class.
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听力原文：M: It's so cold now, but this morning it was so hot and sunny. I wish there was a way! could always be wearing the most suitable clothes for the temperature.
W: I recently read that in ten years we'll be wearing clothes that change with the weather. So when it's cold, our clothes will warm up, and when it's hot, our clothes will cool off.
M: Oh, very funny! So we'll be wearing huge clothes with built-in air conditioners and heaters.
W: I'm being serious! Researchers have discovered a method of treating fibers with plastic crystals capable of storing and releasing heat as the temperature fluctuates. These treated fibers absorb more heat than untreated fibers. Researchers are still working with this, but soon this process will be widespread.
M: That's fascinating. I didn't know that fibers had the capability of storing heat. How does that work？
W: These fibers work with the heat by rearranging their structures. The treated fibers move back and forth between two solid shapes.
M: I don't understand. What kind of shapes do they change into？
W: When the weather gets warmer, the crystals take on cube shapes and absorb heat. When the weather gets cooler, the crystals become cooler and come back to their original structure.
M: That's truly unbelievable. You said that it'd be a decade before this type of clothes will be available, What a shame! I don't think I can wait that long.
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A．He is indifferent.
B．He is doubtful.
C．He is disgusted.
D．He is alarmed.
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听力原文：M: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of the city. And our apartments are new and well furnished.
W: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow.
Q: What is the woman doing？
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A．Looking for an apartment.
B．Taking a suburban excursion.
C．Asking the man for his opinions.
D．Looking for a job.
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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？
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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：M: It's like an oven here. You must be roasting. Can I open a window and get some fresh air in？
W: Actually, I'm just fine with it. But just go ahead, if you like.
Q: How does the man think of staying in the room？
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A．He feels hot.
B．He feels comfortable.
C．He feels cold.
D．He feels crowded.
