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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：W: Hi. Tom. How things get along with the preparation for the annual meeting documents？
M: It's coming along. But I've been staring at the computer screen for hours and my eyes hurt.
W: Yeah Typing the words on the screen really make your eyes dry and tired. You should take a break.
M: I can't. The deadline is approaching.
W: You know, I read about computers and eye problems recently. The article says that they are usually caused by not blinking your eyes enough.
M: Blinking？ I thought I just needed new glasses.
W: when you blink, the movement of closing and opening your eyes, even though it happens really fast relaxes your eyes.
M: That makes sense.
W: People using computer tends to stare at the screen and blink less often than they normally would.
M: That is what I am doing. And I am suffering from the dry eyes.
W: That is one of the typical symptoms. M: But what does it have to do with the computer？
W: The article I read about the office workers found that the workers averagely blink 22 times a minute when relaxed But just 7 times a minute while looking at the text on a computer screen.
M: Wow That's quite a difference.
W: Yeah. So you need to blink your eyes and take a break from the computer
M: I wonder if using some kind of eye-drops will make me feel better.
W: That might help.But the best prescription is to take a break and rest your eyes
M: Ok. Let's go get some coffee. I can finish this later tonight.
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A．Something goes wrong with his computer.
B．He can not finish the documents in time.
C．The computer screen is hurting his eyes.
D．He can not understand the article.
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听力原文：M: Hi, honey. I'm stuck in traffic. There has apparently been a big accident up ahead. We are just not moving.
W: That's too bad. Where are you？
M: I'm on the Garden City expressway near the sport stadium. I was on my way to drop off some samples at a new client's office and then I was going to pick up Billy from kindergarten. But now I'm afraid I won't be able to get there on time. Is there any chance you could get away early？
W: Should be fine.
What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A．A problem caused by traffic jam
B．The time to meet a new client
C．The place to drop off the samples
D．The way to get to the kindergarten
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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: 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: I don't know what to do about my job, every evening the boss asks us to work later and later. don't mind the extra pay, but I'm just about to stretch to my limit.
M: Hum, well, maybe you should say something. He might not realize you're also a full-time student.
Q: What does the man suggest doing？
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A．Looking for another job.
B．Starting work later in the day.
C．Talking to her boss about her schedule.
D．Asking her boss for a raise in pay.
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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: 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: 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: I'm still waiting for the clerk to come back and make some copies of this paper for me.
M: Why trouble him？ I'll show you how easy it is to work the copies of this paper for you.
What does the man mean？
A．He can help the woman.
B．No one can help her.
C．The machine was just repaired.
D．The clerk doesn't like to be troubled.
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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：M: Hello. This is Thomas William. I'm calling to see if my blood test results are in.
W: Dr. Walker just sent them to the lab this morning, so the earliest they could be back is tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．The results might be ready tomorrow.
B．The man needs another blood test tomorrow.
C．The blood is being tested now in the lab.
D．The doctor will be back tomorrow.
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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: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work？
M: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
W: What are you going to do then？
M: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you？
W: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting.
M: You can't do that forever.
W: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training.
M: That's a wonderful idea.
What does the man do now？
A．A teacher.
B．A dancer.
C．Neither of the above.
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听力原文：W Hi, Sarah, it's Meg. I'm working on the presentation and I don't think I'll be able to finish my part by Monday morning. Do you think I could get an extension？
W How much more work do you have left？
W I've finished only 3 sections and I still have 2 more left to do.
W Well, Jack hasn't been able to finish his part, either. It looks like we'll have to postpone presenting it to Ms. Lawrence until the end of the week. I'll let her know.
What is Meg working on？
A．A report
B．A presentation
C．A business letter
D．A press release
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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!
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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'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.
