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听力原文：M: Mary worked as a secretary for three years. Then she became a reporter. After that she began teaching in a high school.
W: I know. And she has been doing nothing else ever since.
Q: What is Mary's occupation now？
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A．Secretary.
B．Reporter.
C．Teacher.
D．Shop assistant.
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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：M: If you had waited until after the New Year holidays, you could have bought that dress for much less.
W: I know that, but I needed it immediately. I had a wedding reception to attend.
When did the woman buy the dress？
A．Shortly after the New Year’s Day.
B．In the spring.
C．During the New Year's holidays.
D．During a sale.
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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： The eight elephants from Thailand destined for zoos in Sydney and Melbourne are due to arrive later this year.
Wildlife campaigners have insisted that scientific evidence has proved that elephants in zoos don't breed well and suffer a wide range of health problems. On top of that, it's claimed they die at a younger age than those living in the wild or kept in parks.
The government in Canberra is allowing these Asian elephants into Australia as part of a conservation program that it believes will help safeguard the species. The population of these magnificent animals has been reduced over the past century. It's estimated that fewer than 34,000 now remain across a dozen countries.
What can we know about the elephants in zoos？
A．They generally breed well.
B．They may not suffer health problems.
C．They may die relatively young.
D．They are cleverer than the wild elephants.
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听力原文：M: The washing machine in our apartment is more than seventeen years old, and it worked just fine until last night. Now, I can't for the life of me get it to work.
W: You'll never be able to get spare parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation about the washing machine？
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A．It should have lasted longer.
B．The man should buy new parts for it.
C．The man should consider buying a new one.
D．It wasn't a good investment.
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听力原文：W: David, listen to this: "Mr. Gray Smith, 80 years old, is making his first attempt to parachute this Wednesday. Mr. Smith said he had been looking forward to the jump for a long time."
M: Yes. Good for him.
W: I don't think it is a good idea for Mr. Smith.
M: Why not？
W: Because he is old. In my country, when a person is 80, he is supposed to stay at home and be taken care of
M: Really？ I think Mr. Smith can do whatever he wants as long as he knows how to do it well and he is sure be is safe.
W: I agree with you there.
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A．To join in the sport games
B．To have a parachute jump
C．To travel around the world
D．To practicing diving
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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： Pope John Paul the Second has died at the age of 84 after leading the Roman Catholic Church for more than 26 years. The Polish-born pontiff died after suffering heart and kidney failure following two hospitalizations in as many months.
News of John Paul's passing was delivered to tens-of-thousands of people who gathered in Saint Peter's Square to light candles and pray for the pope. As they heard the news, some in the crowd raised their hands to their faces in disbelief, while others began sobbing uncontrollably. For many, John Paul was the only pope they ever knew.
John Paul's death marks the end of a reign that revolutionized the papacy. He traveled to more than 120 countries t6 minister to his widespread {lock of more than one-billion people. He built bridges to other faiths and confessions, and he spoke out forcefully in favor of the world's poor and oppressed.
How long had Pope John Paul been leading the Roman Catholic Church？
A．For more than 84 years.
B．For more than 26 years.
C．For more than 60 years.
D．For more than 30 years.
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听力原文： Scientists say sharks have lived in the world's oceans for millions of years. Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.
Sharks do not have bones, and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find. small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their fond. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some large sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.
About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birth to live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.
Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.
What is this passage mainly about？
A．The necessity of protecting sharks.
B．The living environment of sharks.
C．The dangers of sharks to human beings.
D．An introduction to sharks.
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听力原文：W: Tony,you've been a racing-driver for nearly 10 years.You've had a very dangerous life,haven't you？ I mean,you've almost been killed a couple of times during these years,haven't you？
M: Yes.I suppose that's right.
W: When was your worst accident？
M: I'd say last year.It was during the British Grand Prix last September.In the middle of the race I smashed into a wall.The car was completely mined and my left leg was broken.Luckily,nobody was,killed.
W: Is that the only time you've been...er...close to death？
M: No.Once,during the Mexican Grand Prix,two cars in front of file had a bad accident.One of them ran into the other.I sheered off to avoid them and hit a fence.My car was badly damaged but luckily I wasn't even hurt.
W: You must enjoy danger.I mean,you wouldn't be a racing-driver if you didn't,would you？
M: I don't know about that.I had a very frightening experience quite recently.I was frightened to death! I thought I was going to be killed at any moment.
W: Really？When was that？During your last race？
M: No.It was on my way to this studio.I had to drive through London streets during the lunch hour. There were so many cars all around me and they are so close each other.
Why does the woman say the man has led a dangerous life？
A．He often goes on exploring expeditions.
B．He is a racing driver for many years.
C．He likes to join in extreme sports.
D．He often drives fast during the night.
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听力原文：W: I heard that your boss's going to give you a vacation as a reward for your wonderful performance during this year.
M: I hope not. I would prefer to have a promotion and less working hours.
Q: What does the man want？
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A．More working hours.
B．A better position.
C．More days off.
D．A long vacation.
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听力原文： China's US $ 56.56 billion of imports and US $ 60.51 billion of exports of hi-tech products for the first 4 months of the year represent the country's 7-month long trade surplus on hi-tech products since last October.
The hi-tech foreign trade from January to April posted a year-on-year rise of 26.8 percent. The hi-tech exports went up faster than the imports by 12 percent. The hi-tech trade surplus totaled more than US $ 3.9 billion for the first 4 months.
The hi-tech exports accounted for 27.8 percent of the total exports for the first 4 months.
USS 35.38 billion, or 58.5 percent of hi-tech exports, came from integrated circuit, color TV, mobile phones, and automatic data processing equipment. They have won larger orders at higher prices.
China's hi-tech trade surplus has lasted for______ so far.
A．4 months
B．7 months
C．4 years
D．7 years
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This book （) （translate) into many languages for almost ten years.
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听力原文：MB I just wanted to remind you that registration for little league baseball's already started, and if you want the kids to take part, you need to register them before the end of the month. Are you planning on enrolling them this year？
WB Yes, but... registration's already begun？ It's only January! When does the league begin？
MB The league doesn't start until May, but... yes, we always do registration this early. And let me tell you, with all the kids that sign up, and all the games that need to be scheduled, we need to do this early, so we can focus on getting kids ready to play once the league begins.
WB Wow, I don't remember it being this early last year. Yes, of course... I'll drop by and register the kids this week. Is it going to cost the same as last year, or has it gone up？
Why has the man contacted the woman？
A．To schedule an appointment
B．To invite her children to an event
C．To inform. her of a change in policy
D．To remind her of an important deadline
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听力原文： I would like to begin by welcoming everybody from the many different countries who have been kind enough to join us today. You are very welcome to the UK and I hope that you find your trip worthwhile- we are certainly grateful for your contribution to this debate. I consider the question of how we harness the potential of technological change—alongside the related question of science, to be the fundamental economic and social challenge of our future. What we do with information technology and how we use it will determine our success industrially and as a society for years to come.
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听力原文：The spread of malaria is like a two-way street. The disease is spread to humans through the bite of mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites, the most dangerous of these being plasmodium falciparum. Uninfected mosquitoes become infected with the parasite by biting infected animals. In sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia an estimated 300 million people are infected every year, more than one million of them are children, many of whom die. Years of attempting to cure the disease with antibiotics and quinine drugs have caused the parasite to become resistant to treatment. Scientists are trying to come up with novel strategies for conquering malaria.One idea that has been around for a number of years is the creation of genetically altered mosquitoes that could be released into the environment.
What lead to the resistance to treatment of the parasite？
A．The use of antibiotics.
B．People's negligence.
C．The wrong way of using drugs.
D．The treatment with antibiotics and quinine drugs.
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听力原文：The credit card industry is only about 50 years old. Some credit cards have offered real convenience. Those accepting credit cards include hospitals for open-heart surgery and the federal government for income taxes. Instead of saving for a washing machine or computer, some people merely charge them. They do not realize that it may cost them more to charge than to pay cash, Because of the easy access to credit, many Americans today are over their heads in debt.
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听力原文：W: Jason worked as a secretary for three years. Then he became a newspaperman. After that he started writing novels.
M: I know. And he has been doing nothing else ever since.
What is the man's occupation now？
A．He's a secretary.
B．He's a novelist.
C．He's a newspaperman.
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听力原文：Recently a five-year study was conducted by the Center for Childhood Development
听力原文： Recently a five-year study was conducted by the Center for Childhood Development in Los Angeles, California regarding the way babies react to different types of people. The findings of the study suggest that infant children seem to be more comfortable around other babies than they are with strange adults.
The result confirm the ideas of Dr. Richard Perelman, a well-know pediatrician, who has written many books about raising children. Dr. Richard Perelman supports the findings of the study and adds that it is a sounder idea to keep children with other children, as in a day care center, than it is to have children cared for by a baby-sitter.
According to the results of the study, infants benefit from being in the company of other babies on a daily basis. Whereas some babies seem to show fear of strange adults. They are likely to reach out to try to touch an unfamiliar baby. The study even suggests that children as young as one year old can form. friendships
According to the study, what is the way the babies react to different people？
A．They seem to be more comfortable around other babies than with strange adults.
B．They seem to be more nervous around other babies than with strange adults.
C．They seem to be as comfortable around other babies as with strange adults.
D．They have no special interest.
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听力原文： U.N. Security Council envoys pushing for an end to the Democratic Republic of Congo's almost three-year-old war are praising Congolese President Joseph Kabila for taking steps to resolve the conflict.
Delegation chief Jean-David Levitte of France poke to reporters after talks with the president Friday in Kinshasa. He said Mr. Kabila impressed the 12-member U. N. team with his statements and his answers to their questions.
Ambassador Levitte also said Mr. Kabila's decision Thursday to end a ban on political parties will help set up a national dialogue between Congolese political forces as called for in the Lusaka peace accords.
Mr. Kabila became head of state in January, following the assassination of his father, then-President Laurent Kabila.
Following the Kinshasa talks, the U. N. delegation left for Luanda for talks with Angolan President Jose Edu-ardo Dos Santos, who has given military backing to the Congolese government.
Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi back the Congolese rebels while Namibia and Zimbabwe have joined Angola in supporting the Kinshasa government.
On Thursday, the U. N. delegation was in South Africa for talks on the wars in Congo and Burundi.
Who has taken steps to resolve the conflict？
A．U.N. Secretary Council Envoys.
B．President Joseph Kabila.
C．Jean-David Levitte.
D．President Jose Eduardo Dos Santo.
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听力原文：W: Good evening! Welcome to our Talk Show program. Our guest today is Mr. David Smith, who had the experiences of studying abroad for seven years and then returning back home. Well, Mr. Smith, do you think going abroad was the hard part？
M: I don't think so, but returning back home was really hard.
W: Why？
M: Well, for many students, returning back to their home countries can be a very confusing experience.
W: Re-entry Shock! That sounds quite interesting. Can you explain it？
M: For example, many students who come to the United States experience freedoms they have never enjoyed in their country.
W: Sure, such as freedom from family, freedom from cultural norms they didn't like and freedom from the pressures of working in a real job.
M: However, too much freedom and unstructured life can lead to other problems. Students sometimes skip classes, stay out late, and engage in activities that their families and cultures might not approve of, but students want to enjoy "freedom" while it lasts.
W: So when students return back to their countries, they can struggle with fitting back into the cultural norms and family expectations of the past.
M: Yes. Naturally, depression is possible and a loss of self can result.
W: Then what can students do to minimize this Re-entry Shock？
M: First of all, keep in contact with your family and friends while you are abroad. They will be your first source of advice and support once you return.
W: What else？
M: Second, have a clear plan what you will do when you return. Start looking for a job now or apply to enter a school months before you return. Re-entry Shock can be greatest when you have nothing to do when you return.
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A．How to go abroad for study.
B．How to enjoy the freedom abroad.
C．How to look for a job after returning back from abroad.
D．Re-entry Shock and how to reduce it.
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听力原文：M: I am assigned the work to Africa for one year and I want to rent my apartment during this period. But still no one would rent it.
W: It is the off-season of renting. Have you posted an advertisement in the local newspaper？
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？
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A．Lower the rent of his apartment.
B．Put an advertisement in a newspaper.
C．Rent his apartment to the local newspaper.
D．Find a potential renter during the in-season.
