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听力原文：W: I've to go to Washington this afternoon, but I'm too tired to drive and the bus is so uncomfortable.
M: No problem. I'll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work.
How is the man getting to work？
A．Riding.
B．By bus.
C．Driving.
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听力原文：M: I'm really worried about paying my tuition for the next term at school. School fees are getting so high. I may have to cut back on my classes and work more hours to earn more.
W: I understand that you worry about that. Every year it seems to me that more students worry about money.
M: I agree. And it's hard to study full time and hold down any kind of job.
W: Have you thought about applying for financial aid？
M: Yah, now, I have, but the real problem is that so many people apply and there's just not enough financial aid available.
W: Maybe you could qualify for some kind of student loan that you would repay after you finish studying. You should go to the financial aid office and see what the requirements are.
M: I suppose that's true. Sometimes I wish the cost of education was completely covered by the government.
W: I'm sure we're not the only ones who are worried about this.
M: Oh, I think it's quite clear that a lot of people think about this. Now that a good education is becoming a must for one to get a good job, I think more people will worry in the future. I can't even pay for myself! How am I supposed to save up to pay for my kids to go to school？
W: Yeah, when you find the answer to that one, be sure to tell me.
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A．The balance of work and study.
B．The financial aid.
C．Education and good job.
D．The tuition.
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听力原文：M：Mary, I've finally decided about my history paper. I'm going to focus on World War Ⅱ.
W：That's good, but you need to concentrate on one particular area. What about looking at the course of events in the Pacific？
Q：What does the woman think of the man's topic？
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A．It is not worth writing about.
B．It is quite appropriate.
C．It should be narrowed down.
D．It should be expanded.
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听力原文：M: Look, I’m sorry I didn’t turn up for the match yesterday, but it wasn’t really my fault, you know.
W: It’s all very well saying it wasn’t your fault, but thanks to you we lost 10 to 1.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation？
(19)
A．The woman blames the man for his absence.
B．The woman think that everything was all right.
C．The woman thanks the man for his efforts.
D．The woman doesn't think it was the man's fault.
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听力原文：My boss had me finish all the month-end reports, so I was very late in getting home from work.
Why was I so late in getting home？
A．My boss was working on the reports.
B．I would have to finish the reports before the end of next month.
C．I was directed to stay late and finish some work.
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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: I'm a little tired, so I think I'll go to the student restroom and listen to music. Would you go with me？
W: I'd love to. But I have to go to the library to look at a book on reserve.
Why can't the woman go with the man？
A．She's a little tired.
B．She's going to go to the library.
C．She wants to listen to music.
D．She's going to study.
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听力原文：M: You know, I feel really dumb. Um, there's so much that I don't know and so much to read that I can't process all the information available. Do you feel the same way？
W: I know what you mean. There's so much to find out about in so many different ways nowadays. We have television, we have radio, and we have all sorts of magazines.
M: Even in your own field, you know, you'd have to read twenty or thirty magazines a month in order to keep up.
W: Just to know what's happening.
M: Yeah. That's right.
W: You know, now, because of communication systems, uh, our sphere of interest is the whole world, whereas before, our sphere of interest was just our country or our area.
M: Yeah, yeah, that's right.
W: I think we realize now that we should know things. And therefore, we are pressed to know these things.
M: Yes, we're..., whereas before people didn't understand that...
W: And as an educated adult you also have to keep up with certain international events and affairs, or you cannot really be a responsible person.
M: Yeah, you know you're responsible for making decisions about not only your own life, but many other things and you have to be informed to be able to do that.
W: You have to learn to pick and choose information too.
Why does the man feel dumb？
A．He can't process all the information available.
B．There is so much he doesn't know.
C．There is so much he hasn't read.
D．All of the above.
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听力原文：W：Our company is now running in the red．So，we would really appreciate if your team could cut the budget．
M：Why not cancel Bob's program？ His project never brings in any profit．
Q：What can we learn from the conversation？
(14)
A．Their company has a good profit.
B．The man will cut the budget for his project.
C．The woman wants the man to reduce his expenditure.
D．Bob's projects are always profitable.
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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：W: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It sounds really nice.
M: It is-especially if you have children.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation？
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A．They're talking about nice children.
B．The man has a house for sale.
C．The woman lives in a nice house.
D．The man has three children.
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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：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？
(18)
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：W: I'm really looking forward to this trip with our geology class. But I'm not certain if I have the strength to carry a backpack up and down the mountain, especially when it's full of tools.
M: They are taking two donkeys to carry the tools. We just have to carry our personal items, like clothing and sleeping bags.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He doesn't know what tools to bring.
B．He doesn't mind helping the woman.
C．The woman won't have to carry the tools.
D．The donkeys will carry the woman's personal items.
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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？
(19)
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: I'm worried about Anna. She's really been de pressed lately. All she does is staying in her room all day.
M: That sounds serious! She'd better see a psychiatrist at the counseling centre.
Q: What does the man suggest Anna do？
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A．Cheer herself up a bit.
B．Find a more suitable job.
C．Seek professional advice.
D．Take a psychology course.
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听力原文：W: Hi, Tim. I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
M: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
W: So, how's your grandmother taking it？
M: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
W: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. Uh, so how's your grandmother going to be able to manage things alone？
M: Well, financially, grandmother will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, grandfather had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
W: So, what are the funeral arrangements？
M: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service.
W: I wish there was something I could do for you.
M: Well, actually, there is. You know, grandfather really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
W: Really？ I'd be honored.
M: It would really mean a lot to the family.
W: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
M: Okay, see you then.
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A．He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.
B．He died in a traffic accident.
C．He was ill for a certain period of time and then passed away.
D．He passed away when he was working.
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听力原文：M: German wine？ No, I'm Sorry, Madam. We haven't any German wine. We have some Italian wine.
W: All right. So, a bottle of Italian wine, one fish, one steak, two salads.
Q: Where did this conversation probably take place？
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A．At a post office.
B．At a middle school.
C．In a restaurant.
D．In a hospital.
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听力原文：M: I'd really like to go to the cinema tonight, but I'm too far behind with my school work.
W: Movies always relax me. It might be worth it in the long mn.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do？
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A．Study harder in order to keep up with others.
B．Get some exercise.
C．Go to see a film.
D．Do homework at school.
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听力原文：W: Excuse me, sir. I'm going to send this parcel m London. What's the postage for it？
M: Let me see. It's one pound and fifty.
Who is the woman most probably speaking to？
A．A railway porter.
B．A bus conductor.
C．A taxi driver.
D．A postal clerk.
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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？
(14)
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：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 tell you, I'm not sure how much longer I can keep waking up for these early morning classes.
