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听力原文： Web filtering is just one method or restricting access to the Internet. Here are some countries that have tried to control or track their residents' online activities, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Saudi Arabia—The government filters all traffic through a central server and recently issued regulations banning access to sites considered subversive, contrary to the State or its system or damaging to the dignity of the heads of state.
Burma—Except for some government officials and businessmen, few people in this military-controlled country have access to the Internet. A colonel was jailed after visiting an opposition political site.
China—Internet service providers must install filters that block the Web sites of many Western media outlets, Taiwan and Hong Kong newspapers, human rights groups and the Falun Gong, the banned illegal movement. The government has set up a special Internet police unit.
Britain—Last year the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act extended police phone-tapping privileges to the Internet. If asked, companies and individuals would have to help law enforcement officials decode lawfully obtained data.
Russia—The government has instituted an Internet surveillance system that requires service providers and telephone operators to reroute data traffic to local law enforcement headquarters, allowing authorities to monitor phone calls or e-mail.
Australia—The government does not filter the Internet, but the Broadcasting Services Act defines forbidden online content, including specific representations of sexual acts and information on crime, violence and the use of certain narcotics.
Questions:
11. According to the reporters, how do the mentioned countries control or track their residents' online activities ？
12.Which countries track net activities, according to the report？
13.Who was jailed after visiting an opposition political site？
14.What has the government of China set up in order to supervise the illegal Web activities？
15.Which of the forbidden online content is not mentioned？
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A．Install Web filters.
B．Set Web sites.
C．Ban access to sites.
D．Block online service activities.
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听力原文：Professor Lawrence is going to retire, but she is still going to lead a graduate seminar each semester.
What's tree about Professor Lawrence？
A．She has found a new job at another university.
B．She has become the head of the graduate school.
C．She will continue to work part-time.
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听力原文：Sudanese opposition leader Sadeqal-Mahdi, who travels to Washington next week, sa
听力原文： Sudanese opposition leader Sadeqal-Mahdi, who travels to Washington next week, says he will push the Bush administration to urge both sides in his country's civil war to make peace and create a true democracy. In an interview with Reuters news agency, Mr. Mahdi says the United States can play an important role in pressuring both sides to reach a just peace through political talks, not war-fare.
Last week, Secretary of State Colin Powell visited the region and promised to try harder to end the Sudanese war, which has killed an estimated two million people. It pits the Muslim north against the largely Christian and animist south.
Sudan's President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir and rebel leader John Garang are to hold proximity talks Saturday in Nairobi along with east African leaders trying to mediate an end to the 18 year conflict. In addition to the Kenyan host, President Daniel-arap Moi, the Ugandan, Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders are to attend the session.
Who has visited Sudan last week？
A．Sadeqal-Mahdi.
B．Colin Powell.
C．Omar Hassan AL-Bashir.
D．President Bush.
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听力原文：W: Excuse me, I want to know if this bus goes to the housing office in Martin Street？
M: No, but the next one does. Just wait for a few minutes.
Q: What does the man suggest？
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A．Wait for the next bus.
B．Ask someone else.
C．Walk to the housing office.
D．Get on this bus.
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听力原文：W: How long does it take you to drive from your home to the university, Professor Baker？
M: It takes me half an hour usually, but during rush bolus it will take 15 minutes more.
How long does it take Professor Baker to drive from his home to the university during rush hours？
A．35 minutes.
B．45 minutes.
C．15 minutes.
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听力原文：A newspaper reports Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah has canceled a visit to
听力原文： A newspaper reports Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah has canceled a visit to Canada over criticism for the alleged mistreatment of a Canadian citizen detained in a Saudi prison.
Saudi Arabia’s A1-Riyadb newspaper quotes Saudi officials as saying the trip has been called off because of what they call "unacceptable interference" by Canadian officials and some of Canada's newspapers.
The dispute is over 43-year-old William Sampson, who is being held in Saudi Arabia in connection with two bomb explosions in November. The blasts killed a British citizen and injured several other people in the capital, Riyadh. Mr. Sampson could face the death penalty if found guilty of murder.
Canada’s National Post newspaper recently quoted a close friend of the prisoner as saying Mr. Sampson had been taken to a hospital on May 17 with a crushed vertebra, foot injuries and scratched wrists. Saudi officials have said the injuries were the result of a suicide attempt.
The Canadian government rejected the torture allegations after receiving a report from its ambassador who visited Mr. Sampson with a European doctor in a hospital on Monday.
What crime is William Sampson charged with？
A．Bombing.
B．Arson.
C．Rape.
D．Burglary.
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听力原文：M: Isn't it a relief to see people and lights, Turner？ Now, let me see. Where are we exactly？ According to my map, this must be Chagford.
W: You're right, Don. That sign says Chagford Town Hall. But there's a more interesting notice on the other side of the square. Do you see what it says？ "Open for Devon Cream Teas".
M: Oh, yes, so it does. Oh, I must get a newspaper. There's a newsagent next door.
W: What for？
M: To find out what's been happening.
W: I don't need a newspaper. We must have been walking for at least six hours. My feet have been hurting for a- bout four hours and I've been starving since we shared that tin of cold beans.
M: You're hungry again？ I see what you mean. That tea shop does look interesting. We could plan tomorrow's walk while we were having tea.
W: So toady we had complete Devon cream teas, with additional sandwiches and cakes, and another order of scones. I feel better. How about you？
M: A Devon cream tea is better than a tin of cold beans. In fact, it's better than almost anything... except a good newspaper. Do you ever buy a newspaper？
W: Not often. But I watch television.
M: Television! It only scratches the surface.
W: Television coverage is very dramatic.
M: Yes. You learn what happened but never why it happened.
W: Rubbish.
M: TV workers aren't in aren’t in a position to fill in the background.
W: They were there.
M: No, they only show you the bits.
M: Yes, of course. See to it, will you, Turner. I must get a newspaper before the newsagent closes.
W: Could you get me a paper？
M: What for？
W: To find out what's on television.
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A．A tea shop.
B．A newsagent.
C．Lights.
D．A shoes store.
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听力原文：The need to learn a new language may excite one person and frighten another.
According to the speaker, the need to learn a new language is
A．exciting.
B．frightening.
C．necessary.
D．debatable.
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听力原文：M: Hi, Rachel, I want to travel around Europe this summer. Would you like to be my partner？
W: Oh, travel around Europe？ That's crazy! Let me think about it.
What does Rachel think about the man？
A．She thinks he is crazy.
B．She doesn't like his idea.
C．She approves of his idea.
D．She thinks he should stay at home.
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听力原文：M : To collect data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well.
I was told that you lived there for quite a long time.
W: Oh, I wish I could help. But I was only a child then.
Q: What does the woman imply？
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A．She doesn't remember much about the city.
B．She's never been to the city.
C．She would find someone else to help.
D．She would talk to the man later.
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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：M: Thomas is always late when we have a meeting. Maybe one of us should give him a ring each time.
W: That's really annoying. But I'll volunteer.
Q: What will the woman probably do？
(2)
A．Meet Thomas.
B．Follow Thomas.
C．Annoy Thomas.
D．Call Thomas.
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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: 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：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: The rate on a personal loan is fixed according to the base rate at the time when the loan is made.
W: But it is always higher than the base rate, isn't it？
Q: What is determined when a personal loan is made？
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A．Rate on the personal loan.
B．Base rate of the bank.
C．The amount of payment.
D．Personal loan's time period.
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听力原文：W：You ought to write to Eleanor．She's been sick and she does so like to get letters．
M：All right．I have been busy，but I shouldn't have neglected her．
Q：What do we learn about Eleanor？
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A．She likes to write letters.
B．She hasn't seen her friends lately.
C．She is eager to get man's cares.
D．She lives together with the two speakers.
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听力原文：According to the researchers, what measures can be taken to help with sleep problems？
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A．Increasing visits to doctors.
B．More training among health care workers.
C．Having better diets and exercise.
D．Producing less at work.
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听力原文：According to the TV news the workers are threatening to go on strike unless the company raises the hourly wage.
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A．The company raised the worker's wage to avoid a strike.
B．The company demands that workers strike.
C．If the wages are not increased, the workers plan to go on strike.
D．The company threatens to pay the workers less.
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听力原文：Interviewer:With us today is Steve Thomas, a 23 year-old chef who delights TV aud
听力原文：Interviewer: With us today is Steve Thomas, a 23 year-old chef who delights TV audiences with his imaginative cooking programme. Steve, what's the secret of your success？
Steve: Well, I think I'm different from other TV chefs in that I want people to see how I prepare a dish from the word go, so I don't present them with a dish that's half prepared already. If anything should go wrong during the programme, know, suppose something gets burned, well, that's part of the experience. When they try preparing it themselves, then they'll see the beauty of the finished product, but not on the screen.
Interviewer: So how did you come to get your own TV series？
Steve: I was working in a restaurant called the Gala in December last year when they came to make a documentary about the place. I didn't even look at the camera.I was too busy making pasta and cooking fish. But the producer spotted me and the following week they phoned me to offer me a job... The Gala owner wished me all the best and let me go without a complaint.
Interviewer: Wow!! Now, is it true that you come from a family of cooks？
Steve: Well, you could say that ... I started cooking at the age of eight. My mum and dad have a restaurant and Dad used to do all the cooking back then. My mum was too busy looking after us ... Dad insisted that if I wanted some money, I should work for it. And it seemed a lot more interesting to help out in the kitchen and see how things were made than to earn my money washing Dad's car ...
Interviewer: You attended a catering course at college. How did you like that？
Steve: At school I wasn't very good at anything much. At that time, my mind wasn't on anything other than cooking. I found sitting in a classroom trying to pay attention to things very very trying. I managed to get to college though and there I was fine, because when it came to the actual cooking, I knew what I was doing. I realised that a bit of academic work didn't do you any harm either and I found it much easier when I was interested in the subject, and so I've no regrets, really.
Interviewer: And now you have a TV programme and several cooks working under your orders. How do you get on with them？
Steve: Oh, I love working with them. But on my programme everyone has to be really special. They need to have gone through college training before they even apply for the job. I suppose the problem is that fairly frequently I tend to raise my voice if they don't work emciently ... but I'm just as likely to praise them if they do well ... What I say to them is, you want the audience to say we are the best, so we need to make a special effort ...
Interviewer: Is there any chef celebrity that you admire especially？
Steve: I definitely think that Ron Bell is the best, and I'm pleased that he's now got his own food column in a newspaper. I had the great privilege of working with him for a while. What's so special about him is that he's always been enthusiastic about using ingredients that come from the area where he works ... For example the fish of the day would be the catch from the river close to his restaurant. He's been criticised for sticking to old-fashioned recipes, maybe that's a weakness, but I think that's his decision ...
Interviewer: I heard that you are also going to write a book.
Steve: Yes, I’m writing it at the moment. It may disappoint readers who expect a lot of glossy pictures, as most cookbooks nowadays seem to be things to look at rather than read ... I've gone for a style. that may be less attractive with fewer colour pictures but it will be more useful for most types of reader. What I say in my book is that we must remember the success of a meal does not depend on how it looks ... it's what it tastes like and the company of the friends you'll share it with that matters ...
Interviewer: Well, thank you, Steve, I look forward to trying some rec
A．the process of cooking.
B．amusing incidents.
C．attractively presented dishes.
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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： How much can each person import？ There are limits on the amount of goods that can be brought into a country. And the limits vary according to where the goods were bought, where the traveller is from and hew long the traveller intends to stay.
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听力原文：Do you happen to know when I should return Jones’ call （）
A
C．
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听力原文：Have you decided where you want to go to graduate school （）A
C．
