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听力原文：M: Well, what can I do with my money then？ Interest rates are so low at the moment. What's the best way to invest？
W: I think the most important thing is not to put everything in one place. I mean spread it around a bit.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation？
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A．The interest rates are high.
B．The man wants some advice on how to invest.
C．The woman suggests investing money in one place.
D．The woman does not want to help him.
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听力原文：M: Some credit cards are called gold cards because they offer higher credit limits and lower interest rates.
W: But the card holders should pay a significant annual fee, perhaps as high as ￡ 50.
Q: What is the disadvantage for gold cards holders？
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A．High credit limits
B．High annual fee.
C．Low interest rates.
D．Monthly statements.
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听力原文：For many years, T-shins were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T
听力原文： For many years, T-shins were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color--white. And since they were mom under shirts, they were generally not seen.
Today the T-shirt has become fashionable. It can be seen everywhere and on everyone. Women and little children wear T-shirts as teenagers, university students, and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on playground, at the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, a.s well as easy to care for. [29]Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have be- come one of America's newest ideas of fashion.
Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, [30]the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or picture printed on the front. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, [31]new designs are coming up all the time.
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A．T-shirts feel soft and wash well.
B．T-shirts are smart and comfortable.
C．T-shirts go well with trousers.
D．T-shirts are suitable for evening wear.
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听力原文：W: I saw a really interesting program on TV last night. It talked about the type of things that record companies have to be careful with when they come out with new CDs.
M: What do you mean？
W: Well, they have to be very careful not to offend people -- especially parents with young kids who might buy a CD that contained violent content or used strong language.
M: How can that be avoided？
W: Well, don't you remember when that woman -- some senator's wife, I think, made a fuss over this issue？ It's not really a law, but music companies are now encouraged to put a warning label on albums that describe violence or use strong language.
M: I don't understand. Doesn't that reduce the musician's freedom of speech？
W: Not really. Musicians still have a right to free speech, but the message on the label says, "Buyer, be careful: if you get upset by violence and ugly language, don't buy this album." You agree with that, don't you？
M: I don't know. I still think the whole thing is funny and unreasonable. Musicians should have the right to say what they want to say without having to have a warning label put on their music, I mean, who gets to decide what is considered offensive and what isn't, we don't need a sticker to tell us what to do!
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A．Record companies should pay attention not to offend people.
B．Record companies should be very careful with their employees.
C．People should be very careful with their new CDs.
D．Parents should forbid children to buy new CDs.
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听力原文：Although it is a normal part of banking, excessive interest rate risk can pose a significant threat to a bank's earnings and capital base.
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A．Interest rate risk is a normal part of banking operations.
B．Interest rate risk is a terrible threat to banking operations.
C．A bank's earnings and capital base is a normal part of banking.
D．A bank's earnings and capital base can pose a significant threat to banking.
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听力原文： For many years, T-shirts were short sleeved undershirts only for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color--white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.
Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts has become colorful and fashionable. It can be seen al most everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work; Because the T-shirts are relatively inexpensive, smart, comfortable and convenient to wear, they have be come one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world.
Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.
When do people usually wear T-shirts？
A．When they take part in sports.
B．When they watch a film.
C．When they go shopping.
D．When they read a hook.
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听力原文：W: Good morning, Professor Sherwood, Thank you for accepting our interview. You've been doing re search on happiness for many years, so I'm sure you have some interesting information to share with our audience.
M: Good morning. I hope I can answer your questions.
W: Are people in rich countries happier than people in not-so-rich countries？
M: Well, I would say there is a relationship between national wealth and well-being. In other words, the economic wealth of a country does appear to reflect the overall well-being of its citizens.
W: Does it mean that rich people in a country are happier than poor people？
M: In some poor Countries, satisfaction with one's financial situation does affect happiness. But once people are able to afford the basic necessities of life; having more money doesn't necessarily make them happier.
W: What about rich places like Europe and United States？ Are income and happiness related？
M: Very little. Rich people are only slightly happier than the average citizen.
W: I'm always wondering whether winning a lottery can bring happiness.
M: Well, as a matter of fact, various studies show that lottery winners only get temporary joy.
W: I guess wealth is like health. If you don't have your health or if you're extremely poor, you will be miserable.
M: Yes, that's true. Happiness is wanting what we have rather than getting what we want.
W: That's a nice way of putting it. In your opinion, do people become happier as their countries be come richer？
M: Well, if I take the case of the United States, from 1957 to 1996, the proportion of people who said that they were very happy declined from 35% to 30%. But during that same period, the average income per person in the United States doubled.
W: So, you mean that a steady increase in a country's prosperity does not mean an increase in its people's happiness.
M: That's right.
What does the woman do？
A．A teacher of economics.
B．A professor of studying happiness.
C．A consultant on economic affairs.
D．A specialist in political science.
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听力原文：W: Ron, could I borrow fifty dollars？ I’ll be happy to pay you back, with interest, at the end of next week.
M: You have a lot of nerve asking me to lend you money after acting as if you didn't even know me at the reception last night.
Q: How did Ron respond？
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A．He was interested in the woman's request.
B．He was nervous about lending the woman money.
C．He was offended by the woman's inconsistency.
D．He acted as if he didn't know the woman.
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听力原文： For many years, T-shirts were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one colour—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.
Today things have changed a lot. T-shirt has become colourful and fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, at the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet, T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, as well as easy to care for. Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas on fashion over the world.
Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word; a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.
When do people most probably wear T-shirts, according to the speaker？
A．Listening to music.
B．Watching TV.
C．Taking part in sports.
D．Enjoying a film.
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听力原文：W: Many Chinese students just don't open their mouth to say anything in a classroom.
M: I think they don't speak because their culture values modesty, and they don't want to appear to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.
Q: Why don't Chinese students say anything in class according to the man？
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A．They are too shy.
B．They are not allowed to speak.
C．They are modest.
D．They don't dare to speak.
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听力原文： Is your family interested in buying a dog？ A dog can be a happy addition to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog, the consequences can cause you a lot of trouble.
Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the problems involved before buying a dog. [29] Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don't know much about dogs, it's a good idea to go to the library or the ASPCA for books about various kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a puppy. In reading about the different breeds, you should know that a dog described as very alert may be too jumpy and bouncy. When a book describes a dog as an ideal hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won't be happy living in a small apartment. Dog breeds vary in popularity as the years go by. [30] One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd, this is because it provides protection as well as comRanionship. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to handle. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. There dogs are very small and easy to train. [3] They don't need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the space available in the home.
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A．Children.
B．Family.
C．Parents.
D．ASPCA
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听力原文：Because of the unfavorable economic situation, many liberal arts graduates will have difficulty finding employment unless they are willing to accept work outside their major interests.
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A．For many university graduates, the jobs they take will not be related to their academic achievements.
B．Because of economic recession, the number of university students majoring in liberal arts is declining.
C．University students who are interested in liberal arts will have more job opportunities upon graduation.
D．With high unemployment rate, many university students will have to opt for transferring to other majors.
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听力原文：M: Would you be interested in going to Paris with me this Sunday？ I want to take in a show.
W: I'd love to, if I don't have guesses coming. What about next weekend？
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？
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A．Meet her this weekend in Paris.
B．Ask someone else to the show.
C．Invite her guests to come along.
D．Go to Paris with her another time.
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听力原文：W: What do you think of the situation comedies shown every weekend？ Many people watch them.
M: To tell you the truth, I don't think much of them.
Q: What does the man feel about the situation comedies？
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A．He doesn't think about them.
B．He likes them very much.
C．He thinks they arc not as good as many people expected.
D．He doesn't like them.
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听力原文：M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work.Can you suggest a hobby？
W: Yes,I can suggest a hobby.Electronics might be fun,but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment,do you？
M: No,I don't want to buy expensive equipment.I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting？
W: Collecting umbrellas! I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies,but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument,do you？
M: Yes,I play the violin,but I want to do something different.What's your hobby？
W: My hobby is stamp collecting.I've just started collecting stamps and it's a lot of fun.Have you ever had a stamp collection？
M: No,I've never had a stamp collection.It takes a long time to build a good stamp collection.doesn't it？
W: Yes,building a good collection takes a long time, but a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting,but how about spots？
M: Yes, I am interested in sports.I want something I can do on weekends.Do you think golf or tennis would take my mind off my job？
W: Yes,I think they would.
Why does the man need an outside interest？
A．To free his mind off work.
B．To enrich himself.
C．To make new friends.
D．To kill the time.
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听力原文：W: I hope you liked the novel I lent you. I wasn't sure whether it was the kind of book you'd be interested in.
M: I had the same doubt first, but once I started it I simply couldn't put it down.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He doubts the woman will like the novel.
B．He'll lend the woman the novel after he has read it.
C．He enjoyed reading the novel.
D．He hasn't started reading the novel yet.
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听力原文：At a recent seminar, many participants were worried about the fact that overpopulation may give rise to many social security problems.
What does the statement mean？
A．Many people are concerned about their security.
B．Social security bears no relation to population.
C．Most social security problems are caused by a few people.
D．Too many people may result in social security problems.
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听力原文：W: Hello, John, you must be pleased. After all, how many students are lucky enough to be accepted at their first and second choices？
M: Not many I know. But I am not sure yet which one to choose.
W: You seem to have doubts about the State University. But its biology department has good facilities all the biology majors want.
M: Yeah. They aim have internship for seniors. But a friend told me that for the first two years some lectures had a hundred and fifty students. You probably wouldn't get to know any of your teachers.
W: Well, you might actually because those classes also have small discussion sections twice a week which have no more than twenty students.
M: I know. But I've heard they were usually taught by graduate students. At White Stone College all classes are taught by professors.
W: What about studying？ Do you prefer a small town like White Stone or a bigger place like the state capital？
M: That doesn't matter to me. What I do care about is getting individual attention from the faculty and making friends.
W: Look, I've known you for four years now, and you seem to be a pretty out-going person. I don't think yon'Il have any trouble making friends at State University. It sounds to me like you are leaning toward White Stone though.
M: I am. The only problem is that the white Stone's tuition fee is really high and I'm not sure I can afford it.
W: You could still apply for a student loan or sign up for a work-study program.
M: yeah, I think I'll look into that.
Why did the man go to see the woman？
A．To apply for a student loan.
B．To discuss a decision he has to make.
C．To ask for a letter of recommendation.
D．To find out which colleges accepted him.
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听力原文：W: I enjoy going through secondhand bookstores, don't you？ It's interesting to see what people used to enjoy reading. Did you see this old book of children's stories？
M: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See？ This novel was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents.
W: Hey! Look at this!
M: What？ Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden？
W: No. Look at the signature. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1856. Maybe it's worth something.
M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents.
W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars.
M: Oh？ I can hardly read what the one says. Who wrote it？
W: The name looks like "Harold Dickinson". Wasn't he a politician or something？ I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name like that in the library.
M: Good luck. Your book of plays may make you rich, but I'll bet my seventy-five cents novel is a better buy.
Where is this conversation taking place？
A．In a classroom.
B．In a library.
C．At a secondhand bookstore.
D．In a museum.
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听力原文：W: I need your help, John, I feel very nervous whenever speaking in the presence of many strangers. Do you know how to overcome this？
M: Me too. Take it easy. I consider it a natural human response. You just need time and practice. Practice makes perfect.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．She should follow the human nature.
B．Strangers are nothing to be afraid of.
C．Feeling nervous is nothing improper.
D．She should accept strangers' presents naturally.
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听力原文：W: I'd like to read something that's interesting but doesn't require too much concentration.
M: What you need is a good mystery.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．The woman would enjoy reading a mystery.
B．He isn't interested in reading.
C．He needs something to read, too.
D．History books require concentration.
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听力原文：W: I understand you took one of Professor George's classes, didn't you？ Is that interesting？
M: Let me put it this way. I can safely say that I never needed a cup of coffee to keep me awake in his class. I need more than two cups of coffee at Professor Jordan's class.
Q: What does the man imply？
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A．Professor George's class is very interesting.
B．Professor Jordan's class is more interesting.
C．He hasn't attended Professor Jordan's class.
D．He hasn't attended Professor George's class.
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听力原文：W: Are you going to learn to drive, Peter？ I got my driver's license last summer. It's not as difficult as many people think.
M: No, I'm not. I'm afraid of breaking my neck. So I'd rather be a bus commuter.
Q: Why won't the man learn to drive？
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A．Because driving is too dangerous.
B．Because buying a car is too expensive.
C．Because getting a driver's licence is too difficult.
D．Because taking a bus is more convenient.
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听力原文：Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform. being debated in the congress, because they hope it will lower taxes for them.
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A．Most of them are from low-income belies.
B．Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.
C．I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.
D．I propose the tax reform. be debated in the Congress.
