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听力原文:We intend to send Yuki to America so that she can perfect her English which was learned in Japan.
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A.Yuki can't speak English, so she needs to go to America.
B.Yuki speaks English better than most Japanese do.
C.Yuki will improve her English in America.
D.Yuki will learn English in America instead of Japan.
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听力原文:M: Hello, everyone. We're talking about Stella Hampton, famous Hollywood actress. Before the break, we were talking about your life, Stella, before you became a big star.
W: Yes... Oh, but do we have to?
M: Well, I think it's interesting. And I think our listeners will find it interesting, too. I mean, you didn't become a big star overnight. You struggled for many years.
W: You can say that again.
M: Tell us a little about it.
W: Oh, yes. I think I must have worked twenty or thirty different jobs.
M: Really?
W: Sure! I couldn't find work as an actress for many years, so I had to do something. You have to eat, right?
M: What kind of jobs did you have?
W: A little bit of everything: I worked as a waitress, in a department store, painting houses... I think I got fired from most of those stores.
M: Oh, yeah? Come on, tell us a few stories.
W: This is so embarrassing... Well, I remember I worked for a big department store in the hats department. It was so boring. We never had any customers during the day, and that's when I worked. When I got sleepy, I used to lie down under the hat racks and take an occasional nap.
M: What happened?
W: Well, one day I got caught by my boss. And I got fired on the spot. Then there was the time I decided to paint house. It turned out that I was allergic to the paint. And my body was so sore after working the first day that I could hardly get out of the bed the next day. I couldn't take the physical work. I got fired again.
M: Any other war stories?
W: Well... you are not going to believe this, but I actually drove a taxi for a few days. I got hired as a cab driver.
M: No! You?
W: Yes. I was desperate and thought I could make good tips. I needed the money at the time. Unfortunately, it didn't lust.
M: Fired?
W: Yes. How did you guess? On my third day, I hit a pole. No one was hurt in the accident —my passenger was fine — but it scared me to death. That was the end of my career as a driver.
M: Well, Stella, thank you for sharing those details with us. It's a good thing you made it as an actress! After the commercial break, we'll talk more with Stella about her new movie that's being released in September.
(20)
A.When she was working in a department store.
B.When she was working for a painting house.
C.When she was working in a taxi company.
D.When she was working as an actress in Hollywood.
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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:W: Renting the conference room at the hotel will cost us too much. We’re already running in the red.
M: How about using our dining room for the meeting?
Q: What's worrying the woman?
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A.The organization of a conference.
B.The cost of renting a conference room.
C.The decoration of the conference room.
D.The job of cleaning up the dining room.
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听力原文:M: Come on Jody, how're we going to convince everybody that my car wash idea is the best way to raise money for the Thanksgiving party at the student center?
W: It won't be easy.
M: Thanks a lot !
W: Oh, I'm just kidding. Actually, I think once we show how much money it could bring in, we'll be sure to convince everyone on campus to pitch-in.
M: Well... how are we going to get the message out?
W: One thing I was thinking of is to hang up handout on the bulletin boards.
M: But that's not going to attract much attention. We need to do something interesting.
W: Let me finish: I know someone who works at the campus print shop. Last week he said he could get hold of materials to make a big banner. That'll attract the attention of a lot of students if we can hang it in front of the student center.
M: Nice work !
W: I've also arranged to have an article published in the school paper next Wednesday. That way you can get the message out to the entire campus.
M: Uh-oh, that means I better come up with an article pretty quickly. How about if I write it up and I'll let you be the first to read it. How about alter English class tomorrow?
W: Sounds like a plan. I'll see you then.
M: You're the greatest. I don't think I would have known what to do without your help.
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A.A car wash plan.
B.Thanksgiving.
C.A newspaper.
D.A message service.
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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?
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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:M: Come on,Cindy,the sun's shining,the flowers are blooming,maybe you're missing the point of life.
W: Maybe you're missing the point of this physics study group.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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A.She holds the same view with the man.
B.The man missed the last study session.
C.She didn't understand the last chemistry class.
D.The man should be more serious about his studies.
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听力原文:M: What kind of prints that are popular among teenagers? Which color do Japanese people usually wear?
W: I think the most popular prints are those of Cookie Monster, Hello Kitty, and animal characters. And Japanese don't wear bright clothes. Usually they wear dark ones, like black or brown.
M: Who is the most well-known Thai singer in Japan?
W: Tata Young is the most famous Thai singer in Japan. She held a live tour in Tokyo and it was a big success. Her debut album for Japan recorded great sales all over Asia. Her music is played on the Japanese dance scene. Tata Young is so famous, not only in Japan, but also around the world.
M: What is still the tradition nowadays and what is the main reason for the making tea ceremony?
W: In Japan, we send New Years cards to our relatives and friends at the beginning of the year. By making tea ceremony, we regain our composure and we can enjoy drinking tea more.
M: What is "samurai"?
W: Samurai were people who had a special position in traditional Japanese society. Their hairstyle. was called chonmage. They carried an edged tool, called nihonto. There are not any more samurai in Japan now.
M: What do you usually do in nightlife?
W: I usually listen to the radio, play die guitar and the piano at home in the night time. I think many other university students go out to dinner at an Izakaya and drink beer with their friends.
M: What's the population of your country and where do most people live?
W: Most people live in Tokyo: The population of Tokyo is 12 million. And the second largest population is that of Osaka, which is 8.8 million. In Kynto, there are only 1.5 million people.
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A.About some aspects of social life in Thailand.
B.About some aspects of social life in Japan.
C.About what prints are popular among teenagers in Thailand.
D.About what prints are popular among teenagers in Japan.
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听力原文:W: I see you're working on something right now, Bob. As sore as you finish, I'd like to talk to you for a few minutes.
M: Well you can talk to me now. Otherwise, I'm afraid you might have a long wait. I'm working on a paper.
Q: What does the man mean?
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A.He won't be able to finish the work soon.
B.The woman must wait for a long time.
C.He will finish the paper soon.
D.The woman can have a long talk with him
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听力原文: One who watches TV often feels that what...
听力原文: One who watches TV often feels that whatever happened in the film could well happen to him. At her friend's, Jane had been enjoying a spy film in which a young girl had been followed and murdered. Now she was walking to the station, feeling a little frightened. She took the train back to the center of the city where there were lots of people, and she felt much safer. She thought of nothing until she found a man nearby staring at her. Feeling very uncomfortable she got out of the train and went to the bus stop. No sooner had she taken a seat than she found herself still followed. After getting off, she heard footsteps behind her but dared not turn round before she felt a hand on her shoulder and heard a pleasant voice "I'd apologize if I frightened you. I'm your new neighbor. I thought I recognized you in train, but I wasn't so sure".
One who watches TV often feels that whatever【11】in the film could well happen to him. At her friend's, Jane had been enjoying a spy film in which a young girl had been followed and murdered. Now she was walking to the station, feeling a little【12】. She took the train back to the center of the city where there were lots of people, and she felt much safer. She thought of nothing until she found a man nearby staring at her. Feeling very【13】she got out of the train and went to the bus stop.【14】had she taken a seat than she found herself still followed. After getting off, she heard footsteps behind her but dared not turn round before she felt a hand on her shoulder and heard a pleasant voice "I'd apologize if I frightened you. I'm your new neighbor. I thought I【15】you in train, but I wasn't so sure".
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听力原文:M: I see you're taking a class with Dr. Duncan next semester. You're certainly going to enjoy that one.
W: Really? What is she like?
Q: What does the woman want to know?
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A.What subject Dr. Duncan teaches.
B.If she resembles Dr. Duncan.
C.What kind of teacher Dr. Duncan is.
D.What kind of classes the man wants to take.
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听力原文:M: Excuse me, may I have some information about the reception party that you're advertising outside. It's for new students, isn't that right?
W: That's right and what would you like to know about it?
M: Well, I'm not really sure what the purpose of the event is.
W: The party will provide students with a chance to get to know each other, and a chance for students who have successfully been through university to pass on some valuable advice.
M: Who's organizing the event? Is it the faculty or...
W: Actually, it is the Alumni Association that's organizing this event. So, it's strictly a student to student event.
M: I hope we won't have to sit through a lot of boring speeches. I mean aren't these students just "brains" anyway. What can they actually do to help a guy like me?
W: No, these people are not "brains" at all. The Alumni are simply a group of normal, but grateful students who hope that, by sharing their experiences with new students, they can help more students to successfully graduate.
M: But still we have any time for some fun at this party?
W: Most of the time will be split between eating, dancing, and singing—so not to worry. However, some of the words of wisdom from the former students should not be missed.
M: You've got a point. They are, after all, success stories if they've managed to survive university life. I hear about only half of all students who start university actually finish it.
W: And besides that, there's another reason to go.
M: What's that?
W: The pie they'll be serving is delicious. I know since I'm the one who will be making it.
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A.The University faculty.
B.The Student Association.
C.Former students.
D.No one.
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听力原文:M: Hi, Janet, you're so lucky to be done with your final exams and term paper. I still have two more finals to take.
W: Really?
M: Yeah, so what're you doing this summer, anything special?
W: Well, actually yeah. My parents have always liked taking my sister and me to different places in the United States. You know, places with historical significance. I guess they wanted to reinforce the stuff we learned in school about history. And so even though we are older now, they still do once in a while.
M: Oh, so where are you going this summer?
W: Well, this summer. It's finally going to be Gettysburg.
M: Finally? You mean they never took you there yet? I mean Gettysburg. It's probably the most famous civil war site in the country. It's only a couple of hours away. I think that would be one of the first places that they've taken you. I have been there a couple of times.
W: We were gonna to be about ten, well, no, it was exactly ten years ago. But I don't know. Something happened, I cannot remember what...
M: Something changed your plans.
W: Yeah, don't ask me what it was, but we ended up not going anywhere that year. I hope that doesn't happen again this year. I wrote a paper about Gettysburg last semester for a history class. I was to make a thorough investigation on the political situation in the United States right after the battle at Gettysburg, so I'm eager to see the place.
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A.Their final exams and papers.
B.Plans for the coming summer.
C.A wonderful visit to Gettysburg.
D.Their parents' traveling habits.
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听力原文:W: Here's a riddle: You love deep-sea fishing in Florida, and you're crazy about skiing in Canada, but you can't afford even one vacation home. What do you do?
M: I buy a share in two holiday homes, so I own a week or more at each place. Time-sharing is the way many people afford seemingly expensive holidays.
Q: What advice does the man give for people unable to afford expensive holiday homes?
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A.To buy only one holiday home.
B.To buy at most two holiday homes.
C.To buy a week or more at each of two holiday homes.
D.To share holiday homes with others by buying a room.
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听力原文:According to the passage,which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of changes in the modern society?
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A.Single parent.
B.Adults go back to live with their parents.
C.Old people share a house.
D.Married couples share a house.
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听力原文:If you're good at managing your own time and energy, it is very likely that you can do well both in your schoolwork and for your career.
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A.Effective self-management skills are key to academic and career success.
B.If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later.
C.School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.
D.Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff.
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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:From an early date bankers have made a charge for the services which they provide for their customers.
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A.From an early date the banker have charged a commission for their services.
B.From an early date the banker has an obligation to serve the customers.
C.From an early date the customers have charged a commission.
D.From an early date the customer has an obligation to serve the banker.
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听力原文:Which of the following has NOT been mentioned as the job that thousands of Ph.Ds are now doing?
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A.High school teachers.
B.Taxi drivers.
C.Waiters.
D.Fruit sellers,
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听力原文:M: I see. You're late because you had a flat tire. But couldn't you have telephoned?
W: I was going to but I didn't have any change for a pay phone.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
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A.The woman came late because she had no money for the taxi fee.
B.The woman failed to come on time bemuse of a traffic jam.
C.The woman failed to come on time because she had no money to replace the flat tire.
D.The woman failed to notify the man because she had no change for a telephone call.
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听力原文:Which is the best way to get to the new shopping mall? Hamilton Road or the highway?
(A) Yes, the prices are quite reasonable.
(B) The traffic is terrible there.
(C) They're both about the same.
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A.
B.
C.
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听力原文:W: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.
M: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired.
Q: What does the man usually do on Saturdays?
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A.He relaxes.
B.He goes to work.
C.He goes fishing.
D.He works at home.
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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.