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听力原文：M: Don" t you think it would have been very nice to have lived in the 19th century？ They didn’t have this terrible stress and pace that we have.
W: Yes, but what did they do with that leisurely pace. ？ All that most people had to think about was where the next meal was coming from.
What problem did she mention？
A．They had too much stress.
B．They had nothing to do in their spare time.
C．They were worried about their meals.
D．The pace was terrible.
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听力原文：M: Frank booked a table for eight. I think he should have invited Alice to the dinner party.
W: He is the holder of the party. If Frank had wanted to invite her, he would have.
Q: What did the woman say about Frank？
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A．He wanted Alice to come to the party, but she couldn't.
B．He couldn't invite Alice to the party because he wasn't the holder.
C．He didn't want to invite Alice to the party.
D．He couldn't invite Alice to the party because there were already eight people.
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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：Because of the unfavorable economic situation, many liberal arts graduates will have difficulty finding employment unless they are willing to accept work outside their major interests.
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A．For many university graduates, the jobs they take will not be related to their academic achievements.
B．Because of economic recession, the number of university students majoring in liberal arts is declining.
C．University students who are interested in liberal arts will have more job opportunities upon graduation.
D．With high unemployment rate, many university students will have to opt for transferring to other majors.
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听力原文：W: Although they have quite modern facilities, but the staff are not friendly and everything seems to be running behind schedule.
M: Not to mention the noise because no one observes the visiting hours.
Q: What are the speakers talking about？
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A．A new library.
B．A new school.
C．A new hospital.
D．A new airport.
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听力原文：M：I don't think having big parties is a mistake．I like big parties．I think we should Pay back our friends who have invited us to their parties．
W：But big parties are so impersonal．I think we should have several small ones instead．
Q：How does the woman feel about parties？
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A．She feels she has to pay a lot to hold parties.
B．She feels small parties are impersonal.
C．She feels big parties are very. personal.
D．She dislikes many people at home at the same time.
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听力原文： There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do.
In the ancient world, as today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with some other. In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers. This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.
What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all part of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, America, China, Japan, and even among the Arctic peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys imitate their surroundings. Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.
(4)
A．Because boys and girls are being prepared for different social roles.
B．Because boys are more courageous.
C．Because toy makers want to diversify their products.
D．Because parents have different expectations for boys and girls.
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听力原文：M: I would like to place an order for toner cartridges. We have a standing agreement with you company. It should be under the name of Leslie Smith, and the number is 184796 A.
W: Let me key your information into my computer. Yes, Mr. Smith. I have an order for three cases of cartridges, is there anything to refill？
M: Yes, please post the bill to 124 Hildrod Lane, Milton County, 98830.
W: I will send you an invoice tomorrow. Your order should be delivered before next Monday.
What position does the woman probably hold？
A．Cartridge designer
B．Sales person
C．Accountant
D．Receptionist
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听力原文：M：I've been watering my flowers twice a week，but they are still not growing well in my room．What should I do？
M：You must have kept them in the corner．Putting them directly in front of the window would be a good idea．
Q：What does the woman suggest？
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A．Water the flowers only once a week.
B．Put the flowers in the corner.
C．Move the flowers to the front of the window.
D．Move the flowers to the garden.
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听力原文：M: I don't think having big parties is a mistake. I like big parties. I think we should pay back our friends who have invited us to their parties.
W: But big parties are so impersonal. I think we should have several small ones instead.
Q: How does the woman feel about parties？
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A．She feels small parties are very impersonal.
B．She feels big parties are very personal.
C．She feels she has to pay much money to hold parties.
D．She dislikes many people at home at the same time.
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听力原文：M: I have to fill out these forms. They are due at the financial aid office by tomorrow afternoon.
W: You were just complaining about how broke you are. If I were you, I'd make that my first priority.
What does the woman mean？
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A．The man is looking for a new job.
B．The man is suffering from his broken leg.
C．The man is in short of money.
D．The man has an interview tomorrow afternoon.
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听力原文：Stonefish live among rocks in the sea. They have wide, turned-down mouths and sma
听力原文： Stonefish live among rocks in the sea. They have wide, turned-down mouths and small eyes. Their skin is the same colours as rocks. This makes a stonefish took like one of the rocks.
Sometimes a swimmer will step on a stonefish. Then the fish will shoot some liquid into the swimmer's foot. The foot will become bigger and start to hurt. It may hurt for a long time. Because of the fish like the stonefish, the sea floor is sometimes not peaceful as it looks.
How are the eyes of a stonefish？
A．They are wide.
B．They are small.
C．They are turned-down.
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听力原文：W: Have you asked Henry and his wife if they would come over for dinner at the weekend？
M: I have dialed their number repeatedly but kept getting a busy signal.
What does the woman imply？.
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A．They haven't received the invitation yet.
B．They won't be flee at the weekend.
C．They are expected to come to the dinner.
D．They haven't replied so far.
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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：W: They are going to tear down our apartment building. I've got to move out before next weekend. But I just don't have any clue about housing.
M: Well, my brother is a real estate agent. I know he can help you out. Why don't you and I go to see him？
Q: What do we learn about the woman？
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A．Someone is going to break into her house.
B．She has nowhere to go next weekend.
C．She can't find a real estate agent.
D．She's worried about finding a new place to live in.
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听力原文：A：You should go to see the new movie. They want to hold it over for another two weeks.
B：Mm, normally I wouldn't, but I should as you recommend it so strongly.
The woman's usual attitude towards films is______.
A．mixed.
B．fascinated.
C．enthusiastic.
D．disinterested.
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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？
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A．Meet Thomas.
B．Follow Thomas.
C．Annoy Thomas.
D．Call Thomas.
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听力原文：W: What a lot of traffic! You should have listened to me not to drive down the main street when it's so crowded.
M: Just be patient, honey. It's usual that many roads are busy on weekends.
Q: Where did the conversation take place？
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A．At a railway station.
B．At an airport.
C．On a road.
D．In an office.
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听力原文：We’ll all see them on TV commercials with that special gait looking out at us，from the covers of glossy magazines or showing off the latest creations by tailors from Paris and it must have seemed to us that they have lives which are all glamorous．
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听力原文：From an early date bankers have made a charge for the services which they provide for their customers.
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A．From an early date the banker have charged a commission for their services.
B．From an early date the banker has an obligation to serve the customers.
C．From an early date the customers have charged a commission.
D．From an early date the customer has an obligation to serve the banker.
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听力原文：M: Would you please tell me what I should do to have funds transferred to me here from London？
W: The fastest way is by telegraphic transfer from your bank in London to us.
Q: What does the man want to do？
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A．He wants to withdraw some pounds.
B．He wants to transfer some money to London.
C．He wants to know how to transfer money from London to him.
D．He wants to exchange some pounds for yen.
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听力原文：If I had known the exercises should be handed in today, I'd have finished them yesterday.
What does the speaker imply？
A．He didn't finish the exercises yesterday.
B．The exercises were handed in yesterday.
C．He knew the exercises should be handed in today.
D．He doesn't need to hand in the exercises today.
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听力原文：W: Tomorrow we are having our first test in history class. I'm really worried about it. You've taken one of Dr. Parker's tests, haven't you？ I hear they're impossible to pass.
M: I don't know who you've been talking to. My experience was just the opposite.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He thought Dr. Parker's tests were easy.
B．Dr. Parker is no longer teaching history.
C．The woman's source of information is reliable.
D．He didn't enjoy taking history tests of Dr. Parker's.
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听力原文：W: What exactly do you mean by s friend M: Well, it should be someone you know yo听力原文：W: What exactly do you mean by s friend M: Well, it should be someone you know yon can rely on, someone who will help you if you need help, who’ll listen to you when you talk about your problems. Q: What are they talking about （）
A．How to solve problems．
B．Someone who will listen to them．
C．Someone whom they can rely on．
D．What a real friend should b
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