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Modern science and technology has ()communication between people far apart.
A . made convenient
B . made it convenient
C . made it convenient for
D . made it convenient to
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If Newton lived today, he would be surprised by what ____ in science and technology.
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原文:Our great motherland has never before been so prosperous as it today. 译文:我们伟大的祖国从来没有像今天这样繁荣昌盛。
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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.
W
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: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: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:Los Angeles today is the second largest city in America, sprawling over 464 square miles along the southern California coast. It is the center of the entertainment industry, end it has a balmy climate of mostly sunny days.
But there was a time when Les Angeles was nothing more than a tiny Indian village. The Spanish expedition searching for Monterey Bay camped there the night of August 1,1769. Twelve years later, other Spaniards started a settlement at the village, which remained unchanged for decades. Yankee sea traders used the settlement as a port, and the California gold rush brought some new economic life to the village, but the town remained quite small. It was not until the completion of the transcontinental railroads in 1869, and the discovery of oil in the 1890s, that the population began to grow.
Later, during the two world wars, Los Angeles experienced move growth, in part because of the new airplane industry. At about the same time, the arrival of two New York motion picture producers in search of sunny weather marked the beginning of an entertainment industry that has become a multibillion-dollar industry today. In just the past 100 years, this tiny sea village has grown into the sprawling metropolis that we know today.
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A.European expeditions in the 1700s.
B.Famous sites in Los Angeles.
C.The growth of Los Angeles.
D.The entertainment industry.
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听力原文:M: I'll leave as soon as the meeting is over. The day has dragged. It was too much work.
W: I agree. I also want to get this meeting over with, rush home, and get a good night's sleep.
M: You are lucky, anyway, I will still have to look for a place to cat. Do you know any good restaurants around?
W: There are plenty of them on the main street. But if you don't want to go that far, there is a fine Italian restaurant right across the street.
M: That's good for today. Anything interesting downtown? I am here for the whole week; I can try various restaurants.
W: Yes, there is an excellent French restaurant on Rainbow Avenue by your hotel. If you like spicy food, there are some really good Asian restaurants on the main street and there's also a very good Mexican restaurant just two blocks from here.
M: That's enough for a week. You seem to know all of them by heart.
W: Well, food is my favorite subject.
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A.The meeting is boring.
B.They've had a long day.
C.There are many good restaurants in the downtown area.
D.Food is an interesting subject.
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听力原文:M: What a beautiful day today! Life lies in motion, so let's go play tennis together, shall we?
W: It has been the last thing I will do since the ball hit me last time.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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A.She won't go to play tennis.
B.She can't play tennis.
C.She doesn't like doing sports.
D.She is not good at playing tennis.
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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: Don't you think it's marvelous that Mary has won the first prize of the English Speech Contest?
W: She deserves it.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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A.Mary earned the prize.
B.Mary has granted the prize..
C.Mary fails in the speech contest.
D.Mary shouldn't earn the prize.
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听力原文:M: Rebecca, did you hear Radio broadcasting that temperatures have today reached a record 102 degrees and may well hit 110 tomorrow?
W: I heard that, Aaron, but it's not surprising actually, because we haven't had as much rain as normal this year.
M: Much more distressing, experts say, is that a drought has set in remarkably early and shows no sign of letting up soon ... The ground is still parched from last year's drought -- crops, plants and trees are being crippled at their most vulnerable time.
W: Yes. The drought conditions are severe! There's a lot of death, dying and suffering out there!
M: Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better! And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat.
W: I guess you might have to quit watering your garden. I heard that they are going to start rationing water. In fact, this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years.
M: Really! I thought that might happen. Great! There go my vegetables!
W. I guess so. But think about Africa.
Which of the following statements is true, according to the conversation?
A.It is the worst drought they have ever had.
B.It is the second worst drought for many years.
C.It is the second year they suffer from drought.
D.It is the worst season for them to have drought.
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听力原文:W: The newspaper says it will be raining today. What do you think M: Well. I don’听力原文:W: The newspaper says it will be raining today. What do you think M: Well. I don’t believe. Look, it’s fine. Q: What are they talking about ()
A.The weather.
B.The newspaper.
C.The whether.
D.The rain.
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听力原文:M: I really like those abstract paintings we saw in the exhibition today. What did you think?
W: I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet.
What does the man imply?
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A.He has no taste for art.
B.He didn't go to the exhibition.
C.He didn't like the paintings.
D.The paintings are too abstract.
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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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Therefore, today's outcome is_____for us and for the hundreds of other companies who have licensed MP3 technology.
A.disappoints
B.disappointing
C.disappointed
D.disappointment
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Today, several advances in computer network technology are helping companies to extend the use of computers to the procurement, production and distribution processes.
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听力原文:M: Welcome to “Movie on the Show”, today our guest is Nancy Meyers, director of the newly released movie “What Women Want”. Thank you for coming.
W: Thank you.
M: Meyers, how do you describe your film? Are you satisfied with it?
W: Well, I am happy to see it top the U.S. weekend box office. Have you seen the film? Ha, it tells the story of Nick Marshall, a Chicago advertising executive. He acquires the power to read women's minds, not just what they say but also what he hears them think. That's amazing, isn't it? I like the way Gibson interprets his role.
M: Yeah, Marshall regards himself as a gift to women. I saw the movie. Then why do you choose Mel Gibson? We know, audiences usually see him playing a man with a strong typical man side, such as in his previous action movies like “Brave Heart”, while “What Women Want” is what you termed as an old-fashioned romantic comedy.
W: You are right.That's precisely why I choose him. Gibson has been known as a joker on the set and a fan of silly comedy, but has not done many romantic comedies. I just want him to display his“feminine”potential in“What Women Want”. And I am grateful to see that he has done a good job.
M: What do you want audiences to learn from this film?
W: About Women. We should learn about women. They are individuals. What they appreciate is when you make the effort, even if you are not quite getting something they say.
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A.Movie on Display.
B.Movie on the Show.
C.Best-selling Movie.
D.Shining Movie Stars.
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听力原文:M: Oh, my God! Jessica. It's five p. m. now. Tomorrow is Saturday. The credit will expire on Sunday. Weekend is non-business day. We cannot make it today. What shall we do?
W: Don't worry. Banks will accept presentation on the following business day.
Q: When will the bank deal with the credit if the expiry date of a credit fails on a non-business day?
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A.On every business day.
B.On Tuesday.
C.On Wednesday.
D.On the following business day.
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听力原文: I would like to begin by welcoming everybody from the many different countries who have been kind enough to join us today. You are very welcome to the UK and I hope that you find your trip worthwhile- we are certainly grateful for your contribution to this debate. I consider the question of how we harness the potential of technological change—alongside the related question of science, to be the fundamental economic and social challenge of our future. What we do with information technology and how we use it will determine our success industrially and as a society for years to come.
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听力原文: Cosmetic surgery, also known as "plastic" surgery, is the science of changing the way a person looks by reshaping a part of the body. The science of beauty has changed with time, but the desire for beauty remains the same. Today I am going to talk about how the changes of fashion have led to the new modem age of cosmetic surgery.
In the 1700s, height and weight became an important part of beauty. During the time of the French Revolution, many women used to wear corsets, belts that made their waists appear much slimmer. In England in the 1500s, makeup became an important part of beauty. Some women used to paint their .face white. They thought this made them more attractive. Later, in North America, some women used to eat arsenic, a dangerous poison, to make their faces whiter. By the 1860s, American women started using makeup to make themselves more charming. In the 1890s, Americans discovered that bicycle tiding could actually improve their appearance! They exercised in order to look and feel better. The popularity of bicycle riding even led to a change in fashion. American women began to wear shorter skirts instead of the. traditional long, full ones.
Although diet and exercise are still popular ways of improving one's appearance, there are some parts of the body that cannot change without the help of a cosmetic surgeon. In the past, American women used to spend weeks repeating words that started with the "P" because they wanted to change the shape of their mouths. Today a cosmetic surgeon can reshape the nose or lips in a few hours. Rhinoplasty, the reshaping of nose, can greatly improve a person's image.
Surprisingly, cosmetic surgery has been used for centuries in China and India. Today it is used in many countries to improve the outlook of people who have been hurt in fires or in car accidents It is also used to improve the appearance of children who are born with physical problem.
Questions:
15.What is the topic of the lecture?
16.What did women in North America do to improve their appearance in 1890s?
17.What do you think is the speaker's attitude towards rhinoplasty?
18.Which statement is NOT true according to the lecture?
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A.Why people will take plastic surgery.
B.How cosmetics develop in its long history.
C.How the change of fashion led to the development of cosmetic surgery.
D.How people from all over the world make themselves look better.
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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: I do wish Mike could put on a new album. He has sung that song thousands of times within these two years.
W: At least. It used to be my most favorite song before ! had to hear it so often.
Q: What did the two speakers say about Mike's album?
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A.It's their most favorite album.
B.Both of them are already fed up with it.
C.They're glad he has sung it thousands of times.
D.They could listen to it another thousands of times.
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听力原文:M: This book is due today, but I am not finished. Can I get it renewed?
W: French Art & Architecture of the 19th Century. I have to check. Can I have the book and your library card?
M: Sure. I just need it for a few more days.
W: Well, first, this book is one week late, not due today as you thought. There are also a few requests for this book so it is now on hold for the next person. There's a small fine on your card of $1.40 for the overdue book, would you like to pay today?
M: So if I pay the fine, can I take this book out again?
W: You won't be able to take it out again until all the other people who have placed holds on it have signed it out. Did you want to pay your fine today?
M: Have you processed the return on the book? Perhaps I'll accrue more fines, and keep it for a few more days. I really need it. The exam is in two days and this is practically the course text book.
W: Sorry, I have already signed it hack in and now it is on hold. In fact if I could, I would triple our fines and suspend your library privileges. It's not fair to other students who are also trying to access library material for study purpose. Now are you going to pay your fine today?
M: OK. Sorry.
What is the student's problem?
A.He does not have his library card with him.
B.He does not want to return the book right now.
C.He does not like the system of putting books on hold.
D.He does not want to pay the fine.