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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: 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: Maybe we should take Main Street this morning. The radio announcer said traffic on the 7th Avenue is really heavy.
M: Well, if he says to take Main Street, we should go the other way!
Q: What do we learn about the man？
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A．He always does what the announcer says.
B．He thinks that the announcer is very good at his work.
C．He is angry at the announcer's words.
D．He doesn't believe what the announcer says.
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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？
(13)
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：The charity appeal raised only half of what it was expected．I didn't expect the amount is so low．
M：One quarter of a million is respectable，however．I had hoped we could get all of it back．
Q：How much money did they expect to raise？
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A．I million.
B．1/4 million.
C．1/2 million.
D．2 million.
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听力原文：A United Nations report says sub-Saharan Africa is the only region in the world w
听力原文： A United Nations report says sub-Saharan Africa is the only region in the world where extreme poverty continues to grow over a recent twenty-year period. In its annual report Tuesday, the UN Industrial Development Organization says forty-seven percent of all people living in sub-Saharan Africa subsist on less than one dollar a day. The group said that figure increased by five percentage points in the years between 1981 and 2001. In contrast, the group said the number of people worldwide living in absolute poverty fell from forty percent to twenty-one percent during that same time.
How many people lived in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa in 1981？
A．37% of all the people there.
B．42% of all the people there.
C．45% of all the people there.
D．47% of all the people there.
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听力原文：W: I certainly hope that this film is worthwhile. My feel are freezing, and I can't stand it much longer.
M: I hate standing in line anyway. If we don't get in soon, let's just forget it and go somewhere else.
Q: Where are the man and woman at this moment？
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A．In a theatre.
B．In line at a museum.
C．In line outside a movie house.
D．In the tube.
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听力原文：W: Sir, you've been using the online catalogue for quite a while. Is there anything I can do to help you？
M: Well, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.
W: Your topic sounds pretty big. Why don't you narrow it down to something like...,uh... the history of the studios during that time？
M: You know. I was thinking about doing that, but more than 30 books came up when I typed in "movie studios".
W: You could cut that down even further by listing the specific years you want. Try adding "1930s" or "1940s" or maybe "Golden Age".
M: "Golden Age" is a good idea. Let me type that in... Hey, look, just 6 books this time. That's a lot better.
W: Oh... another thing you might consider..., have you tried looking for any magazine or newspaper articles？
M: No, I've only been searching for books.
W: Well, you can look up magazine articles in the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. And we do have the Los Angeles Times available over there. You might go through their indexes to see if there's anything you want.
M: Okay. I think I'll get started with these books and then I'll go over the magazines.
W: If you need any help, I'll be over at the Reference Desk.
M: Great, thanks a lot.
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A．Searching for reference material.
B．Watching a film of the 1930s.
C．Writing a course book.
D．Looking for a job in a movie studio.
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听力原文：W：Our company is now running in the red．So，we would really appreciate if your team could cut the budget．
M：Why not cancel Bob's program？ His project never brings in any profit．
Q：What can we learn from the conversation？
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A．Their company has a good profit.
B．The man will cut the budget for his project.
C．The woman wants the man to reduce his expenditure.
D．Bob's projects are always profitable.
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听力原文：W: There is nothing I like more than a good detective story when I've got some spare time.
M: I like to read too. But I prefer non-fiction: history, philosophy and others alike.
Q: What do we know about the man from this conversation？
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A．He doesn't have time to read.
B．He has no reading preference.
C．He doesn't read the same kind of books as the woman.
D．He prefers writing to reading.
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听力原文：W: Please turn down the television. I can't understand anything my friend is saying on the phone.
M: Hurry up and finish your call. I don't like standing so close. The light hurts my eyes.
Q: Why is the woman upset？
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A．The light hurts her eyes.
B．His ears hurt.
C．She can't hear.
D．She can't see.
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听力原文：W: I just found someone's wallet lying in the street. Luckily, the owner's telephone number is inside.
M: My house is a short walk from here.
Q: What does the man imply？
(16)
A．He knows who the wallet belongs to.
B．He can call the owner from his house.
C．Some member of his family lost the wallet.
D．The woman should keep the wallet at his house.
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听力原文：W: Sir, you've been using the Online Catalogue for quite a while; is there anything I can help you find？
M: Boy, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.
W: Your topic sounds pretty big. Why don't you narrow it down to something like ... uh... the history of the studios during that time？
M: You know, I was thinking about doing that, but more than 30 books came up when I typed in" movie studios."
W: You could cut that down even further by listing the specific years you want. Try adding "1930s" or "1940s" or maybe "Golden Age."
M: "Golden Age" is a good idea. Let me type that in ... Hey, look, just 6 books came up this time. That's a lot better.
W: Oh ... another thing you might consider ... have you tried looking for any magazine or newspaper articles？
M: No, I've only been searching for books.
W: Well, you can look up magazine articles in the" Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature." And we do subscribe to "The Les Angeles Times. "You might go through their index to see if there's anything you want.
M: Okay. I think I'll get started with these books and then I'll go over the magazines.
W: If you need any help, I'll be over at the Reference Desk.
M: Great, thank you.
Where did the conversation most probably take place？
A．On the Internet.
B．In a library.
C．In a book store.
D．In a historical museum.
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听力原文：W: I understand you took one of Professor George's classes, didn't you？ Is that interesting？
M: Let me put it this way. I can safely say that I never needed a cup of coffee to keep me awake in his class. I need more than two cups of coffee at Professor Jordan's class.
Q: What does the man imply？
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A．Professor George's class is very interesting.
B．Professor Jordan's class is more interesting.
C．He hasn't attended Professor Jordan's class.
D．He hasn't attended Professor George's class.
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听力原文：W: Your room is dirty. Your clothes are all over the floor and your bed is unmade.
M: Clean it now. We'll all go on a picnic in half an hour.
Q: What is the possible relationship between the two speakers？
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A．Mother and father.
B．Mother and son.
C．Teacher and student.
D．Two students.
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听力原文：W: Welcome to our program. Today Prof. Johnson is going to talking about solar power.
M: Thank you. As you can see, little by little, Americans are turning to solar power, tapping the strength of the sun for energy.
W: Yeah, that's true. Sunlight has already been used for heating or cooling homes and office buildings in the sunny south.
M: Experts say all signs point to the birth of the solar energy industry. Right now, an increasing number of companies are selling solar collector panels to heat and cool homes or to heat water. The glass and metal panels each cost from ＄100 to more than ＄500, and the three or four-bedroom home usually requires a dozen or more. They look like sandwiches. They are usually placed in rooftops. Nobody knows how many have been sold, and in addition, many people have built their own units. It has been estimated that solar power equipment will be a $1.3 billion industry by 1995, and more than a million homes will use sunlight for heat, air conditioning or to generate electricity, both in the cities and in countryside.
W: Wow! That is really big business.
What do we learn about the use of solar energy in the U. S. ？
A．It is very well established.
B．It is relatively new.
C．It is found in one million homes.
D．It is being rapidly expanded.
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听力原文：W: I went to a classical art exhibition yesterday. It is really abstract. Do you like modem art？
M: I certainly do, yet not so much as the pop music.
Q: What kind of art does the man prefer？
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A．The man likes the classical art in a higher degree.
B．The man likes the modem art better.
C．The man likes neither modem nor classical art.
D．The man likes both modem and classical art.
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听力原文：W: Mr. Chairman, I think something ought to be clone about our city environment at once. You know, chimney pollution to land, air and water has mused serious health problems.
M: Could you elaborate on that, Mr. Hopkins？
Q: Where does this conversation probably take place？
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A．In a conference room.
B．In a factory.
C．On board a ship.
D．In a hospital.
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听力原文：W: I love the beach when the sand is fine and the water is just barely making waves.
M: I prefer an angry sea. That makes me feel better whenever I'm sad.
Q: What does the man like？
(17)
A．A stormy ocean.
B．Calm water.
C．Golden sand.
D．Little waves.
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听力原文：W: Jane is really disappointed. She was expecting Bob to bring fresh fish for tonight's dinner.
M: Too bad, but the waves were so high that Bob didn't even try to get out on the lake.
Q: What had Bob intended to do？
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A．Go fishing.
B．Eat in a restaurant.
C．Go shopping.
D．Buy some fish.
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听力原文：W: 45-21-64. Bonjour（French).M: Is that the Saint Martine Hotel？W: Oui（French). Y
听力原文：W: 45-21-64. Bonjour(French).
M: Is that the Saint Martine Hotel？
W: Oui(French). Yes, it is. Can I help you？
M: Have you got a double room for the night of 23rd July？
W: One moment please. I'll just have a look. Yes, we have got a double room on that date.
M: Has it got a double bed or two singles？
W: Two singles, monsieur,
M: And is that with or without bath？
W: It's a room with shower and toilet, monsieur.
M: That sounds fine. Is there a TV？
W: Could you repeat that, please？
M: Is there a color television in the room？
W: Yes, but of course. And a video, if you choose.
M: How much will it be for one night？
W: About four hundred francs.
M: And what does that include？
W: It includes morning newspaper continental breakfast and service.
M: Where is the nearest metro？
W: Opera, monsieur. It's only five minutes from here.
M: And is there an extra charge for children？
W: If the child is under sixteen and we put an extra bed in your room, the charge is seventy-five francs. Do you want the room？
M: Yes, for one night-23rd July.
W: Oui, monsieur. May I have your name, please？
M: Actually, it's for my wife and two daughters Mrs. Jean Gordon, Linda and Maggie.
W: Yes, monsieur. So you need an extra bed.
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A．A room with a single bed.
B．A double room with two single beds.
C．A room with a double bed and a single bed.
D．A double room and two double beds.
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听力原文： The World Bank says air pollution is one of the worst environmental problems in large cities around the world. Air pollution causes breathing problems. It also threatens crop production in farm areas near huge cities.
The United Nations Environment Program says that air pollution reduces the amount of crops produced, h also reduces the nutrient level of crops. As a result, both the buyer and the seller of crops are hurt by air pollution.
The UN says dirty air is a major source of metal in crops. These metals include lead, zinc and copper. These metals can build up to dangerously high levels in the parts of plants that people eat. The German Appropriate Technology Exchange, GATE, reports that eating these metals can cause developmental problems and low intelligence levels among children. Some kinds of cancers and kidney damage have also been linked to metals in crops.
Who is hurt by air pollution？
A．The buyer.
B．The seller.
C．Both the buyer and the seller.
D．None.
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听力原文：W: Are you sure this is the right way to the laboratory？ I can't afford to be late.
M: Don't worry. We'll be there in no time.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He has never been to the laboratory.
B．He wants to stop and ask for directions.
C．The woman won't be late.
D．The program in the laboratory has already begun.
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听力原文：W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours a听力原文：W: How is your job at the supermarket M: Well, it’s rather hard work. The hours are pretty long. I already feel difficult to keep up with my classmates. What is the man worried about （）
A．He does not earn as much money as his classmates．
B．He does not work as well as his classmates．
C．He does not get enough pay for his ’hard work．
D．He does not have enough time for his study．
