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听力原文：W: What is the most popular comic presently in Japan？ Why do you think it is popular？
M: Nana is the most popular comic series because Japanese people can sympathize with this love story. Why Japanese people love comics is probably because riley do not show much of what they think or feel. So, they project their thoughts and feelings in comics.
W: Which part of Japan is the most famous？ And why？
M: The most famous part in Japan is Tokyo, the center of modern culture in Japan and all Japanese trends are born there.
W: What is the most important festival in Japan and why does it become so significant for the Japanese？
M: In Japan, the most important festival is the New Year's Holidays. Japanese people visit a shrine on New Year's day to pray for health and good future. Also, family gets together and many children receive money. Also, people clean the house before the New Year and eat toshikoshi soba for long life. And on New Year's day people eat osechi ryori, which is very special and delicious. I like New Year very much.
W: If I want to skiing, where should I go？
M: I think Nagano(长野) is the best place to ski in Japan. The reason is because the Winter Olympics were held in Nagano in 1998. The snow there is very soft and beautiful.
W: What kind of food do you like besides Japanese food？ Like American food, Chinese food？
M: Recently, young Japanese people eat with their friends at fast food restaurants like McDonalds or Yoshinoya. There are not many university students eating meals at home. I think that I am the same as those students. Also, Japanese like Italian, Chinese, and Korean food. But I like Japanese food the best because foreign food is too strong for me.
W: What do you think about Junlehiro Koizumi？ Is he handsome or look old？
M: I think Prime Minister Koizumi is a progressive person rather than a traditional one. He is active and has made good diplomacy, but his idea of tax increase is not good. I think capitalism is going to do big damage to poor people. Koizmni's capitalism is just like that of President George Bush. Is Koizumi handsome？ Well, I think he looks not all that bad.
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A．Nana is the most popular comic series in Japan because it's a love story.
B．Nana is the most popular comic series in Japan because its plot is attractive.
C．Japanese people do not like to express their thoughts and feelings before others.
D．Japanese people love comics because they are very funny and interesting.
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听力原文：W: Hi. Tom. How things get along with the preparation for the annual meeting documents？
M: It's coming along. But I've been staring at the computer screen for hours and my eyes hurt.
W: Yeah Typing the words on the screen really make your eyes dry and tired. You should take a break.
M: I can't. The deadline is approaching.
W: You know, I read about computers and eye problems recently. The article says that they are usually caused by not blinking your eyes enough.
M: Blinking？ I thought I just needed new glasses.
W: when you blink, the movement of closing and opening your eyes, even though it happens really fast relaxes your eyes.
M: That makes sense.
W: People using computer tends to stare at the screen and blink less often than they normally would.
M: That is what I am doing. And I am suffering from the dry eyes.
W: That is one of the typical symptoms. M: But what does it have to do with the computer？
W: The article I read about the office workers found that the workers averagely blink 22 times a minute when relaxed But just 7 times a minute while looking at the text on a computer screen.
M: Wow That's quite a difference.
W: Yeah. So you need to blink your eyes and take a break from the computer
M: I wonder if using some kind of eye-drops will make me feel better.
W: That might help.But the best prescription is to take a break and rest your eyes
M: Ok. Let's go get some coffee. I can finish this later tonight.
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A．Something goes wrong with his computer.
B．He can not finish the documents in time.
C．The computer screen is hurting his eyes.
D．He can not understand the article.
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听力原文：W: Good morning, Mr.Tim.It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit for you.
M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember？
W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will？
M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $15,000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about ＄1,125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income, I want to buy some land and build a house for my son; he will need a house when he gets married. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him.
W: Your son's lucky. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.
M: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.
W: Have you found a plot yet？
M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.
W: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You've not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village.
How long have they not met each other？
A．Half a year.
B．Two years.
C．Three or four years.
D．More than five years.
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听力原文：W: Why is it that I found some letters addressed to you in my mailbox lately, Paul？
M: Didn't Mike tell you that I'm having the post office forward my mail to your place until I've got a new apartment？
Q: What's happening to Paul's letters？
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A．His letters are being forwarded to his new apartment.
B．His letters are being sent to his old address.
C．He tells Mike to deliver his mail to the woman's house.
D．He has the post office deliver his mall to the woman's house.
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听力原文：W: Why do we have to finish this proposal tonight？ It's already 6 p. m. Can't we complete it tomorrow？
M: It has to go to the post office before twelve tonight. We must make sure that all the figures are correct.
Q: How many hours at most do they have to finish the proposal？
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A．4 hours.
B．6 hours.
C．12 hours.
D．18 hours.
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听力原文：M: Hi, could you tell me where the conference is being held？ I've already registered for it.
W: In the Convention Hall on the second floor, sir.
M: Thanks. Also, do you know when Professor Ferguson's presentation is going to be？ I hope I haven't missed it!
W: One of the volunteers at that desk will be able to tell you.
What does the man want to know？
A．When a meeting will start.
B．Whether there are enough chairs.
C．How to go to the second floor.
D．Where an event is being held.
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听力原文：W: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it？
M: No. I haven't, but 1 don't like fish very much anyway.
W: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance
M: How can it not taste fishy？ Do you know how this snack food is made？
W: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough.
M: It sounds awful.
W: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste.
M: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food.
W: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products,
M: Mm, have you got any samples？ I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety.
W: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea.
M: A couple of years, ah？ It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the conversation to flavor the new product with？
A．Tomato.
B．Cheese.
C．Chocolate.
D．Fish.
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听力原文：W：Are you going to accept the job offered by that famous motor company？ I think it's a good opportunity.
M：Not yet. I'm still waiting for the letters from other companies.
Q：What does the man mean？
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A．He will write a letter to another company.
B．He has received many job offers.
C．He hasn't accepted the job offer.
D．He will let the woman have the job.
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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：W: I wonder if Tom will come. It's already 10: 00, and he was supposed to come at 9:00.
M: He told me he would start 30 minutes earlier. Maybe something happened to him.
Q: How long have the man and the woman been waiting？
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A．1 hour.
B．30 minutes.
C．1.5 minutes.
D．2 hour.
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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：W: My room smells of cigarette smoke. I can't stand it. Could you change my room, please？
M: Let me see... I'm sorry, but we don't have any more non-smoking rooms. We won't charge you for your room tonight.
Q: what can you learn from the conversation？
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A．The woman doesn't want to pay for the room.
B．The woman likes smoking.
C．The woman wants to have a non-smoking room.
D．There's no more room in the hotel.
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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：W: Listen to me, Tom. The exam has been the thing in the past．Just forget about it.
M: It's easier said than done.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation？
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A．The exam was easier.
B．Tom is sure that he will do better.
C．The exam is easier than last one.
D．Tom is afraid of failing the exam.
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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：W: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised. Could you tell me more about it？
M: Well, there are three rooms and a bath.
Why is the woman calling？
A．She needs more information about the apartment.
B．She wants the man to give her some good advice.
C．She wants to buy an apartment with three rooms.
D．She wants to live in the apartment.
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听力原文：W Hi, this is Jean with Crescent Plumbing. I'm calling for an inventory check on part R71-B — that's a drain under fitting in the bronze finish.
M Okay, let me pull it up on screen... R71-B... Okay Jean, I'm showing none in stock right now.
W Well, that's not good. How long do you think it'll be before you have them back in stock？
M Between 2 and 3 weeks, probably. If you're in a hurry, you can try Iron Dog Plumbing Supply on Market Street.
What kind of company does the woman work for？
A．Clothing
B．Plastics
C．Plumbing
D．Software
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听力原文：W: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work？
M: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
W: What are you going to do then？
M: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you？
W: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting.
M: You can't do that forever.
W: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training.
M: That's a wonderful idea.
What does the man do now？
A．A teacher.
B．A dancer.
C．Neither of the above.
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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：W: I went to a classical art exhibition yesterday. It is really abstract. Do you like modem art？
M: I certainly do, yet not so much as the pop music.
Q: What kind of art does the man prefer？
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A．The man likes the classical art in a higher degree.
B．The man likes the modem art better.
C．The man likes neither modem nor classical art.
D．The man likes both modem and classical art.
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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: You'd better get up. It's a quarter to eight and your breakfast's getting cold.
M: I don't feel like having any breakfast. I'll have another five minutes' sleep instead.
Q: Why didn't the man want any breakfast？
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A．He was not hungry.
B．He had already had his breakfast.
C．He was too tired.
D．He wanted to sleep a little more.
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听力原文：W: Taxi! I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there？
M: Well, it depends on the traffic, but shouldn't toke more than twenty minutes for the average driver. And I'm not average. So we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than twelve minutes.
W: Oh. By the way, do you know what time the museum closes？
M: Around 6:00 o'clock.
W: Do you have the time？
M: Yeah. It's half past four. Hi, this is your first time to the city, right？
W: Yeah.How did you know？
M: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the tall buildings.
W: Was it that obvious？
M: Well...
W: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurant downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price？
M: Umm...well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decoration is very authentic, and theportions are larger than most places I've been to.
W: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum？
M: Well, you can take the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often.
M: Okay. Thank you so much.
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A．He is an average driver.
B．He is a skilled driver.
C．He is below average.
D．He is a green hand.
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听力原文：W: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.
M: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired.
Q: What does the man usually do on Saturdays？
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A．He relaxes.
B．He goes to work.
C．He goes fishing.
D．He works at home.
