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听力原文：Woman: My guest today is Ricky Bland, whose critical report on how service companies approach training has just been published. Hello, Ricky.
Man: Hello. Yes I looked at the provision of training by employers in this country, and found that most have a 'winner-takes-all' approach to training. Despite low- levels of basic skills, companies spend most of their training budgets on their most qualified employees, particularly managers. This simply doesn't result in the quality we need.
Woman: But does this really matter？
Man: Yes, because even though there have been enormous efforts to make training available to everyone, the under-development of the workforce in this country is a major factor in our poor productivity. It's also true that the time people spend being trained is below the average of the world's industrialised economies.
Woman: Training is particularly bad in the fast- food industry, isn't it？
Man: Well, the industry certainly has the image of offering low-paid, Iow-prestige jobs with no future prospects. And there are jobs that don't demand a great deal of skill, for instance using the latest technology for cooking. But in fact, that image isn't entirely accurate. Not only are pay and conditions improving, but some fast- food chains are better than many other service sector employers at combining commercial success with the development of its workforce.
Woman: Can you give us an example？
Man: Well, the Burger House chain gives its staff the chance to take courses in all sorts of things, not just those needed for cooking or serving. When the annual training programme is circulated, staff plan with their managers which courses to attend. They encourage people to spend as much time being trained as they think they can benefit from. In the long term, the company gains fmancially, because it creates a source of potential managers.
Woman: But still, working in a fast4ood establishment is much worse than in an expensive restaurant, isn't it？
Man: In both cases, the work can resemble a production line, with the pressure limiting the chances of job satisfaction. But, expensive restaurants depend on the reputation of one or two individuals; the rest have little chance to move from low to high-skilled work. In some fast-food chains, almost half the managers have worked their way up from the kitchens. And while the type of service varies, I've seen good and bad quality in expensive restaurants and fast-food places, and that depends on training.
Woman: Where will the pressure for improved training come from？
Man: In fact, it's internal. Although customers are affected by the end result of training, they also tend to be sensitive to prices. So, in fact, it's mostly people who have already worked their way up to managerial k'vels who want to help others in the same wa)'. Another advantage of course, is that training attracts job applicants, which makes recruitment easier.
Woman: What recommendations did you make in your report？
Man: My main one is that the government should support training by letting companies claim tax relief. Many companies already get this for certain types of training, but the proposal w. ould particularly help unskilled workers aiming at intermediate qualifications. The government should also work with the sector skills council to improve training and working conditions in those industries where it's necessary.
Woman: Do you think the government will act on your proposals？
Man: Well, I want to reintroduce the idea of people getting grants, so that they can choose training for themselves, but there were problems with this a few years ago, so the political will probably isn't there to try it again. I'm confident we'll see a review of all the vocational qualifications, though, which would remove some of the inconsistencies that are there now. And to be honest, my idea for all workers to spend a minimum time on training is unlikely to be introduced just yet.
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A．the total amount of money spent on training.
B．the way they allocate budgets.
C．the quality of the training provided.
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听力原文：W: Hey, congratulations on winning the essay contest that thousand-dollar prize money should really come in handy.
M: You bet! I've already put it aside to cover the increase my landlord just announced for next year.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He has decided how he's going to spend the prize money.
B．He doesn't know how much his rent is going to increase.
C．He's already planning to enter next year's essay contest.
D．He has already paid his landlord for next year's rent.
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听力原文：M: Come on. Open your mouth. Don't be so nervous! I can't give you the injection with your mouth closed.
W: I'm not nervous. I... I just hate needles, you know.
Q: What is the possible relationship between the two speakers？
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A．Colleagues.
B．Dentist and patient.
C．Boss and secretary.
D．Teacher and student.
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听力原文：W: I saw a really interesting program on TV last night. It talked about the type of things that record companies have to be careful with when they come out with new CDs.
M: What do you mean？
W: Well, they have to be very careful not to offend people -- especially parents with young kids who might buy a CD that contained violent content or used strong language.
M: How can that be avoided？
W: Well, don't you remember when that woman -- some senator's wife, I think, made a fuss over this issue？ It's not really a law, but music companies are now encouraged to put a warning label on albums that describe violence or use strong language.
M: I don't understand. Doesn't that reduce the musician's freedom of speech？
W: Not really. Musicians still have a right to free speech, but the message on the label says, "Buyer, be careful: if you get upset by violence and ugly language, don't buy this album." You agree with that, don't you？
M: I don't know. I still think the whole thing is funny and unreasonable. Musicians should have the right to say what they want to say without having to have a warning label put on their music, I mean, who gets to decide what is considered offensive and what isn't, we don't need a sticker to tell us what to do!
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A．Record companies should pay attention not to offend people.
B．Record companies should be very careful with their employees.
C．People should be very careful with their new CDs.
D．Parents should forbid children to buy new CDs.
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听力原文： Tuesday's Middle East conference in Annapolis, Maryland, put Israelis and Palestinians back on the road map to peace. Now the question is how far will they get？
The "road map" is the name for a plan that is supposed to lead to a permanent, two-state solution to the conflict. The Quartet of the United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations launched the plan in two thousand three. The plan did not go far.
But this week Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed to immediately restart negotiations. They promise to seek a peace treaty that furthers the goal of an independent Palestine.
The two sides have not held serious negotiations in seven years. A committee that will guide the talks will hold its first meeting December twelfth. The aim is to reach an agreement by the end of next year.
Many Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Syria, attended the international conference held by the United States. Iran was not invited.
Which did not launch the "road map" plan in 2003？
A．United States.
B．Russia.
C．European Union.
D．Saudi Arabia.
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听力原文：M: Oh, it's you, Mrs. Bramley. Come in and sit down. Now, what was it？ Oh, yes, your ankle. Has .there been any improvement since last week？
W: Well, no, I'm afraid not, doctor. The leg's still the same.
M: I'd better have another look at it. HM! It's still very swollen. Have you been resting it, as! told you to？
W: It's so difficult to rest it, doctor, you know, with a house to run, and six children to look after.
M: Well, I've given you my advise. I'm sorry, but rest is necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have insisted on it. You must sit for at least four hours a day with the leg raised. Otherwise the ankle isn't going to improve. You understand that？
W: Yes, I understand, and I'll try to do as you say.
M: Very well then. I'll repeat that prescription for tablets, but the only effective treatment is rest. Ask the next patient to come in please.
What's wrong with the woman？
A．She needs to take more exercise.
B．Her uncle's health has not improved.
C．She can't understand the doctor.
D．Her ankle is swollen.
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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：M: Come in! Come in! What can I do for you？ W: Prof. Donner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester？
M: Yes, I'm planning on it.
W: I wonder if I could enroll in it. I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but...
M: Aren't you a bit young？ I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard timekeeping up.
W: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Prof. Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough.
M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades.
W: I should say not. I really want to learn something.
M: Well, I'll speak to Prof. Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll.
W: Oh, thanks. Professor Donner, that's really very nice of you.
Why did the woman talk to the professor？
A．She wants to apply to graduate schools.
B．She wants him to recommend books.
C．She Wants to take an advanced course.
D．She wants him to give her a good grade.
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听力原文：M: The Students' English Club is having a party on Saturday night. Would you like to come？
W: I would like to, but I have to work at a restaurant on the weekend.
Why does the woman refuse to go the party？
A．Because she has got an appointment.
B．Because she doesn't want to.
C．Because she has to work.
D．Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.
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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：W：You are so concentrated on your book that you even can't hear me come into your room．
M：Are you talking to me？ The music in my earphone is so loud．
Q：What can be inferred from this conversation？
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A．The man is focusing on reading books.
B．The man likes reading books.
C．The man pretends not hearing the woman.
D．The man is listening to the music.
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听力原文：M: How are you getting on with your term paper, Amy？ I'm having a real hard time with mine.
W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation？
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A．Neither the man nor the woman has finished the assignment yet.
B．The man thinks the paper is easy.
C．The woman thinks the paper is easy.
D．Both the man and the woman think the paper is hard.
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听力原文：M: The job sounds great, but I'm a little worried about how much time it might take.
W: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and then another thirty to forty minutes to record the grades on the computer.
M: That sounds manageable. I guess you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too, can't you？
W: Oh, yah, you can do the grading in your room or in the library. You just need to get each set back for the next class, but that means you always have at least two days and sometimes four.
M: It sounds great.
W: Good luck with your interview.
Why was the woman able to give Larry so much information about the job？
A．She is Professor Jamison's daughter.
B．She works part-time as Professor Jamison's secretary.
C．She used to do the job herself.
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听力原文：M: I always have patients who really don't have anything wrong with them. They just come in and complain.
W: That's it—anxiety and tension. This may be just what you're looking for to help them.
Q: What's wrong with those who just come in and complain？
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A．They like to talk with her.
B．They have mental problems.
C．They were insulted by the doctor.
D．They've just felt on edge.
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听力原文：How did you get that bruise on your arm （）
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听力原文：M: Annie, how does it not even cross your mind that you might want a future with someone？
W: It's simple. I don't mind being married to my career.
Q: What's Annie's attitude towards her future？
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A．She will live a simple life.
B．She will fully focus on her job.
C．She will quit her job to get married.
D．She will stay with someone unmarried.
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听力原文：M: Do you remember Regine？ Where does she come from？ Is she married？ Where does she work？ Listen to Regine speaking.
W: My name is Regine. I'm German. I live in a small town. I'm not married. I live at home with my mother and father, my sister Heidi and my brother Roll I work in a department store. I sell writing paper, envelopes, bullpens, pencils and colored postcards. I walk to work every morning. I don't work on Saturday afternoon or Sunday and I have a three-week holiday in the sum- mer.
M: Regine was seventeen then. Now she's twenty-two. Her life is very different. Let's do this television interview. Regine, at seventeen you worked in a big shop. Now you are the manager and you are only twenty-two. From seventeen to twenty-two. Five years to success. Can you tell us？ The secret of your success？
W: The "secret", as you call it, is work. When I was seventeen, I lived at home. I walked to the shop every morning. I saved my money and I went to evening classes. I worked in a good department and I sold so much that I got a good commission. I really wanted to be a success. Now I'm the manager.
M: Congratulations, Regine. But please tell us...do you like your job？ Are you happier？
W: You are asking me two questions. The first answer is "yes" and the second answer is definitely "no".
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A．70.
B．27.
C．17.
D．22.
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听力原文：M: I often go to school by bike. How about you W: I often walk there.Q: How does听力原文：M: I often go to school by bike. How about you W: I often walk there. Q: How does the woman go to school
A．On foot．
B．By bus．
C．By bike
D．By taxi．
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听力原文：M: Sorry, you missed the discussion on Man and Nature. I heard that you were not feeling well enough, but how are you doing now？
W: Thanks. I'm feeling much better now.
Q: What does the woman suggest？
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A．She needs to get more rest.
B．She took a rest last week and it helped her a lot.
C．She wasn't interested in last week's lecture.
D．She was surprised to find the lecture so easy.
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听力原文：Since Professor Smith cannot come on Friday, the quiz will be postponed until next week's class.
Which of the following is true about the quiz？
A．It will be given at a later time.
B．It won't be ready until Friday.
C．It will be short and easy.
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听力原文：M: I want to make a long distance call to Sydney, Australia. Do you know how much it will cost？
W: Five yuan for the first three minutes and two for each additional minute.
Q: How much will a seven-minute telephone call to Sydney cost？
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A．9 yuan.
B．11 yuan.
C．13 yuan.
D．15 yuan.
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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：M: Today, I'm interviewing a young girl named Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment？
W: By saving water.
M: Well, how can we do that？
W: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
M: Oh, I think I can do that. What else？
W: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground？
M: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions？
W: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cot down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.
M: So, how can people recycle paper, I mean, everyday？
W: Well, for example, when I was in the office, I used to save the newspapers so that I could collect things made out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
M: That's great. Well, thanks Alex for your ideas.
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A．Separating different types of garbage.
B．Disposing of trash properly.
C．Having a family clean-up party.
D．Saving water whenever using it.
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听力原文：M: How does your son like his new school W: Great. He seems to have some new frie听力原文：M: How does your son like his new school W: Great. He seems to have some new friends in no time. Q: What can be inferred about the woman’s son （）
A．He doesn’t like his new school．
B．He feels very lonely now．
C．He has no time to make new friends．
D．He has adapted easily to his new school．
