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听力原文：M: It is good to have some company for the drive. It’s a long way to Edinburgh, and it’s very boring if you are on your own.
W: I’m really lucky you stopped and offered me a lift. I’ve been waiting for about two hours but no one seemed to be going my way.
M: Are you a student？
W: Yes, I’m a biology student in London University. I’m going up to Edinburgh for the festival, but it’s so expensive on the train that I decided to try and hitch a lift.
M: Well, you are lucky because I should have been going yesterday, but something happened to delay me so I postponed my trip until today.
W: Is it all right if I put my bag on the back seat？
M: Yes, of course.
W: It started to rain just as I left the house this morning and my clothes and shoes are wet through. Would you mind if I take off my shoes？
M: No, of course not. I don’t mind. Go ahead.
W: Thanks.
M: Oh, don’t forget to put your seat belt on! You can get fined nowadays, you know, for not wearing your seat belt.
W: Yes, sorry, I forgot. Could I open this window？
M: Well, I’d rather you don’t if you don’t mind. It gets very draughty when you open that window. But you can open the back window.
W: Is it all right if I go to sleep for a while？
M: Yes, of course. I’ll wake you up when we reach the next service station. I’ll need some coffee then.
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A．Because she has a company for the drive.
B．Because she can attend the festival.
C．Because the man stopped and offered her a lift.
D．Because the man provided a shelter from the rain.
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听力原文：W: Air pollution is one of the most serious problems in the world. Polluted air can make us sick or even kill us. Why isn't more done to stop it？
M: Everyone wants to stop it, but it is a difficult problem to solve. Meat pollution is mused by things people need.
W: What do you mean？
M: Well, automobiles and airplanes cause pollution but they also provide transportation.
W: Right. And factories cause air pollution but they provide people with jobs and products.
M: Cities are the worst offenders. In crowded cities, factories and cars can add tons of pollution to the air every day.
W: Yes. When I drove, to town yesterday, the clear air changed. It seemed like a dark cloud hung over the city.
M: Nobody likes air pollution. It smells bad; it makes it difficult to breathe.
W: True, it even damages the plants that provide tis with food. No wonder we get sick. It's dangerous to everyone's health.
M: I think everyone knows it is a serious problem. When air pollution can even damage strong materials like steel and concrete; think what it does to poor humans.
W: It is terrible, and yet we do need some things that cause it. We'll have to try to figure out a solution.
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A．Most people don't think it is a serious problem.
B．Most of our pollution is caused by things people need.
C．The government has not spent enough money to stop it.
D．The seriousness of pollution has not been realized by the government.
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听力原文：M: It isn't fair -- the professor gives us too much reading assignment this time.
W: Oh, there's only one textbook.
M: Yeah, surely there's only one textbook, but one with 880 pages.
What does the man complain about？
A．Too much reading.
B．Only one textbook.
C．A very heavy textbook.
D．a mean professor.
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听力原文：I just had a visit to the new art museum. Isn't that outstanding？ I think people should go there to appreciate those marvelous artworks.
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A．Isn't he standing outside the museum？
B．The art museum isn't new.
C．Is the museum still standing？
D．The new museum is excellent.
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听力原文：M: There was a new quiz show on television last night, but we were just sitting down to dinner when it came on.
W: I watched it and it was great! The first four contestants won only small prizes, but the fifth left with a new luxury car.
Q: What happened last night？
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A．Four contestants failed to win prizes.
B．The man ate during the show.
C．The woman missed the show.
D．Five contestants won cars.
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听力原文：M: You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming. It's hard to find a good baby-sitter on a Friday night.
W: I like watching kids, and I need the extra money. I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.
What does the woman mean？
A．She is asking for a higher pay.
B．She is introducing a new friend.
C．She is too busy.
D．She's got some problems.
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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. It's to be Prof. Jamison's assistant.
W: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and another thirty to fourty minutes to record the grades on the computer.
M: That sounds manageable. I think you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too, can't you？
W: Oh, yeah, 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 the man so much information about the job？
A．She is Professor Jamison's daughter.
B．She works part-time as Profess or Jamison's secretary.
C．She used to do the job herself.
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听力原文：M: It's so cold today. I cannot work any longer. I really hope there's a heater in this room.
W: So do I. I think I will freeze if I stay longer.
What are they talking about？
A．The heater of this room.
B．The cold weather.
C．Long working hours.
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听力原文：M: It's such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the back yard for a while and enjoy it？
W: I'd love to. But there's a lot of laundry to do.
What will the woman probably do？
A．Do her homework.
B．Clean the backyard.
C．Wash clothes
D．Enjoy the beautiful day.
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听力原文：M: Look! The sun is shining. There's no wind, only a pleasant breeze. It's lovely. Let's go and take a walk in the park.
W: Look at the sky. Don't you think there's going to be a storm？
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．She will not go to the park.
B．She will go to the park.
C．She likes to take a walk.
D．She is too tired to take a walk.
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听力原文：M: I bought this sweater as a gift last week but have just discovered that it is the wrong size. So I want to return it.
W: If you have your receipt, I can give you credit for the purchase. But I can't repay you.
Q: Where did the conversation probably take place？
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A．In a restaurant.
B．In a department store.
C．In a private home.
D．In an art supply shop.
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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．It’s to be Prof，Jamison’s assiStant．
W：It’s pretty reasonable．It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and another thirty to fourty minutes to record the grades on the computer．
M：That sounds manageable．I think you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too,can't you？
W:Oh, yeah, 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 the man so much information about the job？
A．She is Professor Jamison's daughter.
B．She works part-time as Profess or Jamison's secretary.
C．She used to do the job herself.
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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: 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: 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: Chinese restaurant or Italian？ I like them both, but it is just too hard to make a choice.
W: Either one will do for me. You should make a quick decision because I'm not going to wait for you to make up your mind.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？
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A．Hurry up and make the decision.
B．Hurry up and make a reservation.
C．Choose a Chinese restaurant.
D．Go to both restaurants since both are good.
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听力原文：M: Excuse me, but has anyone turned in a brown briefcase？ I've lost my briefcase. It contains my documents for the conference, and they are pretty important to me.
W: Yes. We had a briefcase brought in this morning. Wait here just a minute, please.
Q: What will the woman probably do？
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A．Ask to see the man’s ID card.
B．Get the briefcase for the man.
C．Show the man her documents.
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听力原文：M: Maggie, I've just read a magazine article. It says that eggs are one of the most healthful foods.
W: But next to potatoes, I believe.
Q: What does the woman mean？
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A．It's raining heavily.
B．It's going to rain.
C．It's raining slightly.
D．He wants some cats and dogs.
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听力原文：M: If I were you, I would take a plane instead of a train. It will take you forever to get there.
W: But flying makes me so nervous.
Q: What does the woman prefer？
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A．Taking a train.
B．Feeling nervous.
C．Taking a plane.
D．Traveling with her friends.
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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：M: It's the mildest day in this winter. Do you want to go for a bike ride after the class？
W: When could we start at the latest？ Today's last class is an experiment class and it often runs late.
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation？
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A．She might be late for her experiment class.
B．She doesn't have a bike.
C．She might be delayed by her last class.
D．She might be late for her experiment class.
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听力原文：M: It's so cold now, but this morning it was so hot and sunny. I wish there was a way! could always be wearing the most suitable clothes for the temperature.
W: I recently read that in ten years we'll be wearing clothes that change with the weather. So when it's cold, our clothes will warm up, and when it's hot, our clothes will cool off.
M: Oh, very funny! So we'll be wearing huge clothes with built-in air conditioners and heaters.
W: I'm being serious! Researchers have discovered a method of treating fibers with plastic crystals capable of storing and releasing heat as the temperature fluctuates. These treated fibers absorb more heat than untreated fibers. Researchers are still working with this, but soon this process will be widespread.
M: That's fascinating. I didn't know that fibers had the capability of storing heat. How does that work？
W: These fibers work with the heat by rearranging their structures. The treated fibers move back and forth between two solid shapes.
M: I don't understand. What kind of shapes do they change into？
W: When the weather gets warmer, the crystals take on cube shapes and absorb heat. When the weather gets cooler, the crystals become cooler and come back to their original structure.
M: That's truly unbelievable. You said that it'd be a decade before this type of clothes will be available, What a shame! I don't think I can wait that long.
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A．He is indifferent.
B．He is doubtful.
C．He is disgusted.
D．He is alarmed.
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听力原文：M: It's like an oven here. You must be roasting. Can I open a window and get some fresh air in？
W: Actually, I'm just fine with it. But just go ahead, if you like.
Q: How does the man think of staying in the room？
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A．He feels hot.
B．He feels comfortable.
C．He feels cold.
D．He feels crowded.
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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．
