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听力原文：W: What is the most popular comic presently in Japan？ Why do you think it is popular？
M: Nana is the most popular comic series because Japanese people can sympathize with this love story. Why Japanese people love comics is probably because riley do not show much of what they think or feel. So, they project their thoughts and feelings in comics.
W: Which part of Japan is the most famous？ And why？
M: The most famous part in Japan is Tokyo, the center of modern culture in Japan and all Japanese trends are born there.
W: What is the most important festival in Japan and why does it become so significant for the Japanese？
M: In Japan, the most important festival is the New Year's Holidays. Japanese people visit a shrine on New Year's day to pray for health and good future. Also, family gets together and many children receive money. Also, people clean the house before the New Year and eat toshikoshi soba for long life. And on New Year's day people eat osechi ryori, which is very special and delicious. I like New Year very much.
W: If I want to skiing, where should I go？
M: I think Nagano(长野) is the best place to ski in Japan. The reason is because the Winter Olympics were held in Nagano in 1998. The snow there is very soft and beautiful.
W: What kind of food do you like besides Japanese food？ Like American food, Chinese food？
M: Recently, young Japanese people eat with their friends at fast food restaurants like McDonalds or Yoshinoya. There are not many university students eating meals at home. I think that I am the same as those students. Also, Japanese like Italian, Chinese, and Korean food. But I like Japanese food the best because foreign food is too strong for me.
W: What do you think about Junlehiro Koizumi？ Is he handsome or look old？
M: I think Prime Minister Koizumi is a progressive person rather than a traditional one. He is active and has made good diplomacy, but his idea of tax increase is not good. I think capitalism is going to do big damage to poor people. Koizmni's capitalism is just like that of President George Bush. Is Koizumi handsome？ Well, I think he looks not all that bad.
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A．Nana is the most popular comic series in Japan because it's a love story.
B．Nana is the most popular comic series in Japan because its plot is attractive.
C．Japanese people do not like to express their thoughts and feelings before others.
D．Japanese people love comics because they are very funny and interesting.
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听力原文：W: Why is it that I found some letters addressed to you in my mailbox lately, Paul？
M: Didn't Mike tell you that I'm having the post office forward my mail to your place until I've got a new apartment？
Q: What's happening to Paul's letters？
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A．His letters are being forwarded to his new apartment.
B．His letters are being sent to his old address.
C．He tells Mike to deliver his mail to the woman's house.
D．He has the post office deliver his mall to the woman's house.
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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: 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: We're going to have a party at our house on the weekend. Would you like to join us？
W: I'd like to, and it sounds like a lot of fun. But I need to check my schedule first.
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．She's not interested in the party.
B．She might have something else to do.
C．She'd rather come some other time.
D．She'll ask for the permission of her mom.
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听力原文：M: Now I am going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why do you get this post？
W: Well, first of all, I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person.
Q: What do we know from the conversation？
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A．The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.
B．The woman is asking for a promotion.
C．The woman is applying for a job.
D．The woman is being given an examination.
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听力原文：W: Good afternoon and welcome to Your Business. We have in this studio today Brian Williams, head of the management unit of Lawson & Fowles Publishing. Brian is here to discuss successful staff management. Brian, what makes a good manager？
M: Well, it's a combination of things, but at the top of the list I think I'd put being truthful. Staff have certain expectations of how they should be treated and they want their managers to be fair. Not telling your staff what's happening is a sure way of losing their respect. You need to concentrate on solving problems, not hiding them.
W: But not all problems can be solved, can they？
M: Most can, actually, but that's not the point. The thing is, instead of reacting after the dam-ages done, you should be talking to staff about how things are going and avoiding a situation where they come to see you about the problems after the event. The trick is to decide what problems might arise before they actually happen.
W: What about having staff work together？ How should that be managed？
M: Well, some people appear to like working on their own, but in most companies, people who work on their own do so because they have been neglected. They have been given a task and their boss is not in-terested in how it is being done. This makes their sense of achievements smaller no matter how hard they work. People who work in teams have dearer overall picture of the work they are involved in. They have a role to play, and they know that if they don't perform. well, it is not only the business is going to suffer but also the other members of their team. So it is up to managers to create teams within their organization and encourage this team spirit. It raises performance.
W: How is this best done？
M: Well, it's important to identify certain key employees among your staff and give them particular support and attention. If these key people are encouraged in their work, they would perform. better themselves, and more importantly raise the general level of performance of all the others in their area.
W: Isn't it also a question of recruitment？
M: Yes, yes, lots of difficulties in staff management arise because mangers genuinely don't know how to select the right person. Sometimes interviewees are chosen on the basis of written personality tests which hear no relation with the work they'll be actually doing. Many managers admit that they sometimes ignore the lack of appropriate skills in recruiting the staff. I'd say that in the vast majority of cases they simply opt for the candidates who's made the best impression in half an hour or so...
F: So, what should we have instead？
M: Well, the selection procedure should involve matching the skills and knowledge of the applicant to the actual job. And they should be done in the most immediate and relevant way possible, for example, if you try to recruit a trainer for your company, an important part of the inter-view should involve the applicant giving a pre-pared training session. Training is what they'll be doing, so you should see them in operation be-fore employing them.
F: That sounds sensible. The final question, Brian, is about discipline, which is perhaps the hardest factor to get it right. What is the latest thinking？
B: Umm, well, the issues are: should you be a hard, unfriendly boss, make sure everyone obey your order without a question, or should you be more sympathetic and listen to your employees' difficulties？ Then there will be time when you have to discipline someone who has done some-thing wrong. It can be difficult if you are on very friendly terms with them. So a certain distance is necessary. On the either hand, if you are too un-approachable, you may not be made aware of important problems.
M: Well, thank you, Brian. I'm sure plenty of managers out there will find out our talk very interesting.
？You will hear a radio interview with Brian Williams, a management expert. The interview deals with staf
A．being able to concentrate.
B．being honest.
C．being respected.
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听力原文：W: What angers me is not your poor grades, but the fact that you hardly tried. We have no choice other than to expel you.
M: But you aren't even considering my personal problems. How am I supposed to concentrate on books when my father is in the hospital with cancer？
Q: Why is the boy being expelled？
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A．His father is sick.
B．He doesn't like school.
C．He causes a lot of trouble.
D．He's a poor student.
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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: Could you check on the arrangements in the conference room for this evening's program？ We may have more guests than expected.
M: Sure, and I'll arrange for extra chairs. Is there anything else you want me to do？
W: Please get Hari to ensure that all the sound equipment is working fine. Last week we had a problem with the microphones.
M: Yes, we need to be extra careful this time. But I'm sure Hari's at his job already.
What does the woman want the man to do？
A．Send out the invitations.
B．Arrange for accommodations.
C．Welcome guests to a show.
D．Supervise preparations for an event.
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听力原文：W: This is the third time you have been late this week, Robert. You'll have to do better than that, or I might find it necessary to let you go.
M: It won't happen again, I assure you.
W: This is the last time I believe you.
What is the most probable relationship of the two people？
A．Doctor and patient.
B．Boss and employee.
C．Receptionist and tourist.
D．Teacher and student.
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听力原文：W: All right, that comes to $20.75. Do you have one of our store membership cards？
M: What is that？
W: It's a flee card which allows our customers to receive special discounts. You simply need to fill out our membership application form.
M: No, thank you. I'm a little pressed for time.
W: How will you be paying for that？ Will that be cash or credit？
M: I think I'll pay with my card.
W: OK. Is that a credit card or a debit card？
M: I'm sorry. I don't understand your question. What is the difference？
W: A credit card bills you once a month; a debit card deducts the money directly from your bank account.
M: Well, this is an ATM card issued by my bank. It's connected to my bank account. Can I use that？
W: Sure, that's a kind of debit card. Please press the button marked "DBT" and swipe your card through the machine.
M: OK. And now what do I do？
W: Please enter your pin number, the identification number which verifies your identity.
M: OK. And now？
W: Paper or plastic？
M: I'm sorry？ What did you say？
W: I'm going to pack your groceries. What kind of bags would you like, paper or plastic？
M: Plastic, please. Wow, you really have to make a lot of decisions in an American grocery store.
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A．Apply immediately with any credit card.
B．Fill out the membership application form.
C．Pay a membership fee.
D．Buy certain items in the store.
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听力原文：W: You must have passed through lots of rural areas during your trip．Do you enjoy the country？
M: Yes．when you've been staying in an rural areas for a change. Everything is relaxed and easy．The scenery is beautiful．
Q: Why does the man enjoy the country？
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A．Because of its friendly folks.
B．Because of its clean air.
C．Because of its quietness.
D．Because of the sense of freshness.
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听力原文：M: We have to hurry if we hope not to miss the beginning of the film. It' s already 7:35.
W: Well, it takes only 15 minutes to get to the movies and the film doesn' t begin until 7:55.
What time will the couple get to the movies if they leave immediately？
A．At 7:50.
B．At 7:55.
C．At 7:35.
D．At 7:45.
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听力原文：This check is dated tomorrow. We have to charge you some money if you want to cash it today.
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A．The check is out of date.
B．The check is post-dated.
C．The check is in too large amount.
D．The check is a crossed one.
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听力原文：M: Have we got everything now？F: No, I still need to get some eggs, tomatoes and potatoes.
Where are they？
A．In a supermarket.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a restaurant.
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听力原文：M: Would you please tell me what I should do to have funds transferred to me here from London？
W: The fastest way is by telegraphic transfer from your bank in London to us.
Q: What does the man want to do？
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A．He wants to withdraw some pounds.
B．He wants to transfer some money to London.
C．He wants to know how to transfer money from London to him.
D．He wants to exchange some pounds for yen.
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听力原文：W: Were you able to book seats for this coming Tuesday？ The urgency of the trip means that we don't have much time.
M: Yes, but business and economy classes were full I had to upgrade to first.
Q: What are the man and woman discussing？
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A．Enrolling in a business class.
B．Airline reservations.
C．Concert tickets.
D．An important meeting.
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听力原文：M: Do you have any double rooms with a view of the harbor available？ We'd like to check in this afternoon.
W: I'm pretty sure we have one left, but it's only available for tonight.
Q: What is the man trying to do？
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A．Tour the harbor.
B．Find accommodations.
C．Check out of a hotel.
D．Pay a bill.
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听力原文：Hello, Mr. Jones. This is Marty White calling to let you know that we have cancelled your order for building supplies. Unfortunately, you have not paid for the last three shipments. Therefore, we see no alternative other than suspending our products and services to you. Also, if you do not pay what you owe us, we will be forced to take you to court to recover the money. We regret having to take such strong action, but we see no better way to deal with this situation.
What is the subject of this message？
A．To inform. of an order cancellation
B．To notify of an order being shipped
C．To offer a discount on parts
D．To inform. that an order has been delayed
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听力原文：W: Tomorrow we are having our first test in history class. I'm really worried about it. You've taken one of Dr. Parker's tests, haven't you？ I hear they're impossible to pass.
M: I don't know who you've been talking to. My experience was just the opposite.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He thought Dr. Parker's tests were easy.
B．Dr. Parker is no longer teaching history.
C．The woman's source of information is reliable.
D．He didn't enjoy taking history tests of Dr. Parker's.
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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: Do you have plans for Saturday night？ I want you to come over to my place because I' m having a party at my house with my friends.
M: Thanks for the invitation. I wouldn't miss it for anything. Should I bring something？ And what' s the dress code？
W: Don't worry about your outfit. It' s a casual party and it is called " Bring your own bottle" party so just bring your own bottles. Just come by 7:00.
M: I see. I finish my work at 6:30. I will go there right after my work. It will take around one hour.
What time is the man going to be there？
A．Around 6:30
B．Around 7:00
C．Around 7:30
D．Around 8:00
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听力原文：W: It is said that you have made a new pretty girlfriend. And we're having a party tonight. Why not join us together with your girlfriend？
M: Well.. .I'm breaking up with Cathy.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He has his leg broken.
B．He wants to join the party.
C．He parts with his girlfriend.
D．He gets along well with Cathy.
