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听力原文：W: I've to go to Washington this afternoon, but I'm too tired to drive and the bus is so uncomfortable.
M: No problem. I'll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work.
How is the man getting to work？
A．Riding.
B．By bus.
C．Driving.
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听力原文：I'm sorry I'm late. But I was waiting for you at the reception desk near the gate. It's lucky I thought that you could be here in the lobby.
Where did the speaker think they were supposed to meet？
A．At the reception desk.
B．In the lobby.
C．At the gate.
D．At the hotel.
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听力原文：W：I have been waiting here for almost half an hour．Why did you take so long to park the car？
M：I'm sorry，dear．I had driven three blocks before I spotted a place to park．
Q：What do we learn from the conversation？
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A．The man couldn't find a parking lot for his car.
B．The man apologized because of his carelessness.
C．The woman was upset due to his late arrival.
D．It's very hard to find a place to park the car.
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听力原文：W: Are you busy this evening？ I'm going over to the International Center later on if you'd like to come along.
M: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students？
W: Not just for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and, through the center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family.
M: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do.
W: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives five hundred miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to talk to. On week nights, they don't close until 11: 30.
M: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight？
W: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight.
M: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together？
W: Sure. See you then.
What does the International Center send out to students？
A．A diagram of their facilities.
B．A timetable of events.
C．Maps of the city.
D．Samples of coffee from other countries.
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听力原文：W: Oh, hello. I'm so sorry I'm late. I know we'd arranged to meet at 1:30,bnt the place completely slipped my mind. In the end, I had to phone your secretary, and fortunately, she had it in her diary.
M: Oh, don't worry. I was a bit late, too.
Why was the woman late？
A．She forgot the time.
B．She forgot the place.
C．She slipped on the ground and hurt herself.
D．She was talking with the man's secretary and forgot the time.
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听力原文：W：Haven't you finished your dinner yet？ You're slow．Hurry up．They are waiting for us．
M：I just wanted to enjoy life and not have to rush all the time．Oh，why is life always so rushie-rushie？
Q：What does the mall think of his life？
(14)
A．It's full of excitement.
B．It's enjoyable.
C．It's hill of rush.
D．It's relaxing.
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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？
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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: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.
M: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do？
W: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small fiat.
M: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.
W: But I need your help.
M: How？ To find one person for you？
W: Yes.
M: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. Ok？
Q8: What's wrong with the woman？
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A．She has caught a cold.
B．She has a headache.
C．She feels fired and sleepy all the time.
D．She is ill.
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听力原文：W: My foot still hurts from falling on the ice yesterday.I wonder if I broke something.
M: I'm no doctor,but it's not black and blue or anything.Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do？
(14)
A．Put ice on her foot.
B．See a doctor at once.
C．Give her foot a good rest.
D．Take the doctor's advice.
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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.
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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: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It sounds really nice.
M: It is-especially if you have children.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation？
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A．They're talking about nice children.
B．The man has a house for sale.
C．The woman lives in a nice house.
D．The man has three children.
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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？
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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: 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？
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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: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised. Could you tell me more about it？
M: Well, there are three rooms and a bath.
Why is the woman calling？
A．She needs more information about the apartment.
B．She wants the man to give her some good advice.
C．She wants to buy an apartment with three rooms.
D．She wants to live in the apartment.
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听力原文：W: Have you heard about the plane crash yesterday？ It caused a hundred and twenty deaths. I'm never at ease when taking a flight.
M: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casual deeds, flying is one of the safest ways to travel.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation？
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A．The woman never travels by plane.
B．Both speakers feel nervous when flying.
C．The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe.
D．The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.
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听力原文：W: I'm worried about Anna. She's really been de pressed lately. All she does is staying in her room all day.
M: That sounds serious! She'd better see a psychiatrist at the counseling centre.
Q: What does the man suggest Anna do？
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A．Cheer herself up a bit.
B．Find a more suitable job.
C．Seek professional advice.
D．Take a psychology course.
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听力原文：W Hi, this is Jean with Crescent Plumbing. I'm calling for an inventory check on part R71-B — that's a drain under fitting in the bronze finish.
M Okay, let me pull it up on screen... R71-B... Okay Jean, I'm showing none in stock right now.
W Well, that's not good. How long do you think it'll be before you have them back in stock？
M Between 2 and 3 weeks, probably. If you're in a hurry, you can try Iron Dog Plumbing Supply on Market Street.
What kind of company does the woman work for？
A．Clothing
B．Plastics
C．Plumbing
D．Software
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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：M: I'm leaving for America and still have some RMB with me. There is about 700 yuan left. Can I change it back into US dollars？
W: Yes, we can convert your leftover RMB back into foreign money.
Q: How much RMB yuan does the customer want to exchange for US dollars？
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A．700 yuan.
B．600 yuan.
C．650 yuan.
D．750 yuan.
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听力原文：W: Mr. Matheson, I'm the business consultant to make some suggestions on developing a functional organizational structure in your company. I've studied all your reports, and your company is making excellent progress,
M: Thank you, Miss Carlyle, I'm in bad need of such suggestions because, to be frank, my company, although small, is rapidly expanding. And please, call me Len. So, what are your recommendations for my new organizational structure？
W: Call me Mary. First, let's start with your operation here. You should set up separate Administrative, Clerical, Back office, and Support functions. There's too much work for your personnel to wear more than one hat any more.
M: Yes, they're already overworked. But that will entail more Managerial functions, won't it？
W: That's right, Lea, and you'll need at least two new managers for separate Marketing and Product Development departments.
M: OK, Mary. What else？
W: I think you'll need an Executive assistant to help you deal with corporate affairs. That should do it for your headquarters here, but since your business is no longer just local, I also suggest setting up a regional office in the south.
M: What about personnel there？
W: You'll need the same basic functionality as here, on a reduced scale. Product Development is only needed at headquarters for now. Your regional head can manage all functions there initially, but will probably need an assistant, also. And that's it!
M: Thanks for your advice, Mary. You do help a lot. Looks like I'll need that assistant right away to help me set all this up!
(23)
A．A personnel manager.
B．A business consultant.
C．A secretary.
D．An assistant.
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听力原文：W: Hi, Tim. I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
M: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
W: So, how's your grandmother taking it？
M: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
W: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. Uh, so how's your grandmother going to be able to manage things alone？
M: Well, financially, grandmother will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, grandfather had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
W: So, what are the funeral arrangements？
M: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service.
W: I wish there was something I could do for you.
M: Well, actually, there is. You know, grandfather really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
W: Really？ I'd be honored.
M: It would really mean a lot to the family.
W: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
M: Okay, see you then.
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A．He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.
B．He died in a traffic accident.
C．He was ill for a certain period of time and then passed away.
D．He passed away when he was working.
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听力原文：W: Excuse me, Sir. I've been waiting here for nearly 20 minutes long just to pay my telephone bill.
M: I'm sorry about that. But the computer is down, and everybody has had to wait this afternoon.
Q: What's the woman complaining about？
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A．The long wait.
B．The broken-down computer.
C．The mistakes in her telephone bill.
D．The bad telephone service.
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听力原文：W: Excuse me, sir. I'm going to send this parcel m London. What's the postage for it？
M: Let me see. It's one pound and fifty.
Who is the woman most probably speaking to？
A．A railway porter.
B．A bus conductor.
C．A taxi driver.
D．A postal clerk.
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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.
