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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：Woman: Good morning, Richard. Now, in 1994 you were a computer science graduate with a good job working for an investment company . . . and then you started Bookstore. Why？
Man: Well, I was thirty and settled at work, but then I came across a report predicting annual internet growth at 2,300%. The figure was like an alarm clock ringing in my head. I started to think about the regrets I might have at eighty. I realised I probably wouldn't even remember the things that seemed important in my thirties (like getting my end-of-year pay bonus. But I'd definitely tell myself I'd been a fool to ignore the internet.
Woman: How did you go about choosing a product？
Man: Well, I drew up a list of twenty products, from clothes to gardening tools, and from that I got a shortlist of five, and then I assessed them. I thought about market growth in different countries and I also did some research into suppliers. But there were other important factors as well. I wanted a product that didn't retail for too high a figure. I thought that since many people would be buying from the internet for the first time, they might be afraid to take a risk with large amounts of money.
Woman: And what made you decide on books？
Man: Well, basically, I found out that books had an eighty-two billion dollar market world-wide. There's also a high demand for CDs - a product I nearly went for - but with books there's a much wider choice. There're 3 million items in the book category, but only 300,000 in CDs. This choice meant the capabilities of the computer - in organisation and selection - could be put to good use.
Woman: Bookstore has certainly been very successful. Why do you think that is？
Man: Well, it's not been easy. For the first five years, it was a struggle raising funds and developing the right software. The ideas weren't the difficult bit. If you and I sat down here for an hour, we'd come up with a hundred good ideas. The hard bit is making those ideas work. There are several key elements, which for me were research, recruiting the right staff, and prioritising.
Woman: And you're satisfied with your customer growth？
Man: Well, it was a bit slow at first but then it picked up and from May '97 we started to see our greatest growth. We went from a hundred and twenty million dollars annual sales revenue to two hundred and thirty million dollars by the end of that year, and from 340,000 customers to 15 million. 58% of them were repeat customers. By '98, sales had reached almost three hundred and ten million dollars.
Woman: And is Bookstore's success reflected in its profits？
Man: Well, at the moment we're focusing on introducing ourselves to customers and we spend a lot on advertising. Anything else would be a poor management decision. But, of course, it's reflected in our final figures. It's not unusual for a four-year-old company like ours to be in an investment cycle. What is more unusual is for a young company like Bookstore to be sold on the stock market, which happened in July '97.
Woman: Bookstore is well-known for its high- quality customer service. What is the secret of your success in this area？
Man: Well, firstly our books are delivered fast and any complaints are dealt with by email and what's important is that the email is always answered in a friendly way, with the emphasis on 'the customer is always fight'. In fact, customers sometimes feel guilty about complaining because Bookstore staff are so helpful! Regular customers are recognised when they go to our website, and we suggest titles to them, based on their previous purchases.
Woman: Do you think Bookstore offers a better service than its competitors？
Man: Well, yes. We'd been in the market for about two years before most of our competitors started so we had a head start and although some have caught up now, we're still cheaper. Our book price includes tax and delivery. Most of our competitors' prices don't. But what's more important is that B
A．he was earning yep/little in his job.
B．he had reached the age for a career change.
C．he had to respond to a business opportunity.
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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：The charity appeal raised only half of what it was expected．I didn't expect the amount is so low．
M：One quarter of a million is respectable，however．I had hoped we could get all of it back．
Q：How much money did they expect to raise？
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A．I million.
B．1/4 million.
C．1/2 million.
D．2 million.
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听力原文：W：I have been waiting here for almost half an hour．Why did you take so long to park the car？
M：I'm sorry，dear．I had driven three blocks before I spotted a place to park．
Q：What do we learn from the conversation？
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A．The man couldn't find a parking lot for his car.
B．The man apologized because of his carelessness.
C．The woman was upset due to his late arrival.
D．It's very hard to find a place to park the car.
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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: Now I am going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why do you get this post？
W: Well, first of all, I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person.
Q: What do we know from the conversation？
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A．The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.
B．The woman is asking for a promotion.
C．The woman is applying for a job.
D．The woman is being given an examination.
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听力原文：The key question for any only child is this: Why were you an only child？ It's a k
听力原文： The key question for any only child is this: Why were you an only child？ It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children, but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "Special Jewel" phenomenon. Only children, or special jewels often arrive when their parents are older-- usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and serf - centered. On the other hand, you may be an only child be cause your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you a little adult. Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such little adults.
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A．Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.
B．Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.
C．Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.
D．Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.
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听力原文： U.S. authorities have temporarily closed the American consulate in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, because of a security threat. Other diplomatic missions in the city have done the same.
A statement read by a spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Claudia Anyaso, said a threat to security was the reason for closing the Lagos consulate Thursday afternoon.
"The U.S. Consulate in Lagos will close, beginning 3:00 p.m. local time June 16, because of a security issue of mutual concern to the U.S. mission in Nigeria and the government of Nigeria. This security issue is being addressed with the help and close collaboration of relevant Nigerian authorities."
U.S. officials would not give specific details on the threat.
The consulate remained closed Friday, while security staff reviewed the situation. It is scheduled to reopen Monday, said an official in Lagos.
The decision by American authorities in Nigeria prompted at least one other foreign mission to follow suit. British officials said their decision to close their consulate in Lagos Friday was a direct result of U. S. security concerns.
Several countries have consulates near the American mission. British officials said other countries had followed the American example.
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is home to several festering civil conflicts. An armed struggle for control over the oil-rich Niger Delta regularly leads to the abduction of foreign nationals. Violent clashes frequently erupt between the country's Muslims and Christians.
Al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden has cited Nigeria as a candidate for, what he called, "liberation."
Why have U.S. government temporarily closed the American consulate in Lagos？
A．Because of political disturbance there.
B．Because of economic crisis there.
C．Because of security threat there.
D．Because of the workers' strike there.
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听力原文：M: I suppose you must have heard about that great piece of concrete falling onto a car in that terrible accident in South Street yesterday, didn't you, Jane？
W: Yes, I saw it in the paper. From a 200-foot high building, wasn't it？ I gather the driver had just got out or he'd have been killed, wouldn't he？
M: Oh, yes. I saw the car; it was totally damaged.
W: You usually park your car around there, don't you, Bill？
M: Yes, I left it in that very spot a couple of days ago, but yesterday it was parked up the road.
W: You were lucky then, weren't you, Bill？
M: Out of luck, you mean! I'd be very pleased if my old ear were smashed to bits. I could claim from the insurance company then, couldn't I？
W: But you used to be so proud of your car, weren't you？
M: I used to be years ago, but now there are all sorts of repairs to be done, and I just haven't got enough spare cash to put it right.
W: You can always sell it, can't you？
M: Few people are stupid enough to buy a car in that state, are they？
W: The man whose car was crushed yesterday was very annoyed about it. He'll be given a new car by the builders, though.
M: Yes, but his car was a specially-built model that can't be replaced, and there was hardly anything wrong with it, was there？
W: Well, that's life! When people actually want to get rid of their cars, this sort of thing seldom happens, does it？
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A．There was a traffic accident.
B．A car was smashed by a falling object.
C．A car hit someone near the high building.
D．A driver was killed in his new car.
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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: What a waste of money just for a new arts center! Why couldn't the money be spent on something more important？
W: Nonsense! Nothing is more important than the arts.
What can we learn from the conversation？
A．The man spends more than he makes.
B．The man is not keen on arts.
C．The woman is an artist.
D．The woman looks down upon the man.
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听力原文：W: Joe, I thought your article on the school newspaper was right on target. You certainly convinced me anyway.
M: Thanks Mary. Unfortunately, based on the general response, you and I are definitely in the minority.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He doesn't expect the article to be published.
B．The woman doesn't fully understand the article.
C．Few readers agreed with his ideas.
D．Very few people have read his article.
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听力原文：M: You got a bunch of flowers for your birthday from Jack and a box of chocolates from John, didn't you, Alice？
W: It's Alex who sent me flowers and I got chocolates from Jack.
Q: From whom did the woman get the flowers？
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A．Jack.
B．Alice.
C．John.
D．Alex.
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听力原文：W: Why are you living on campus？ I thought you said it would be over your head body before you moved here.
W: I changed my mind. Living so close is a good change of pace from rushing around.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He doesn't have time living on campus.
B．He wants to change his home.
C．He wanted more free time so he moved on campus.
D．He prefers the more interesting life-style. on campus.
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听力原文：At first, the Greens didn't plan to participate in the closing ceremony, but they changed their minds at the last minute.
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A．The Greens refused to attend the closing ceremony at the last minute.
B．The Greens made a last minute decision to attend the ceremony.
C．The Greens didn't attend the ceremony at the last minute.
D．The Greens never change their minds at the last minute.
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听力原文：Why don’t we hurry up and get it over soon so that we can take some time off （）A
C．
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听力原文：M: There are several reasons why careful analysis of financial statements is necessary. What are they？
W: First, financial statements are general-purpose statements. Secondly, the relationships between amounts on successive financial statements are not obvious without analysis. And thirdly, users of financial statements may be interested in seeing how well a company is performing.
Q: What are they talking about？
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A．The methods of financial statements.
B．The necessity of careful analysis of financial statements
C．The relationship among financial statements.
D．The purpose of financial statements.
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听力原文：W: I understand you took one of Professor George's classes, didn't you？ Is that interesting？
M: Let me put it this way. I can safely say that I never needed a cup of coffee to keep me awake in his class. I need more than two cups of coffee at Professor Jordan's class.
Q: What does the man imply？
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A．Professor George's class is very interesting.
B．Professor Jordan's class is more interesting.
C．He hasn't attended Professor Jordan's class.
D．He hasn't attended Professor George's class.
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听力原文：What is mentioned as a reason why Japanese art，philosophy，ceremonies and social life are compellingly attractive？
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A．Their comprehensiveness.
B．Their complexity.
C．Their abstruseness.
D．Their openness.
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听力原文：M: I'm really very sorry, you didn't enjoy the movie. Did your husband feel the same way about it？
W: No—quite the opposite.
Q: How did the woman and her husband feel about the movie？
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A．He liked it, but she didn't.
B．She liked it, but he didn't.
C．Both of them liked it.
D．Neither of them liked it.
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听力原文：W: I didn't see you at the company picnic last weekend. You had such a good time at the last one, so I was surprised when you didn't show up for this one.
M: I had planned to go, but when I got up in the morning, it looked like it was going to rain, so I decided to stay home instead.
W: It looked like rain？ Are you sure about that？ It was sunny all day long at the picnic site.
M: When I woke up in the morning, it was really cloudy and overcast, so I just went back to bed. I suppose that the weather cleared up later on in the day.
Why didn't the man attend the picnic？
A．He didn't enjoy the previous one.
B．He thought it was going to rain.
C．He had some other weekend plans.
D．He wanted to stay home instead of going out.
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听力原文： Here is our news about the European election. This election was a damning indictment of Europe's current political leaders. Most people either voted for opposition parties or didn't bother to vote at all.
In Germany in particular the scale of the defeat for the governing Social Democrats was pretty staggering. While the number of people from Poland and Slovakia was a source of deep disappointment for officials in Brussels. Euro-sceptic parties gained ground in Britain, Sweden, the Czech Republic and elsewhere.
But overall, the new parliament will not be too dissimilar from the old. Most MEPs will be pro-European, with the center-right parties forming the biggest group, followed by the socialists.
The parliament meets for the first time next month but attention in the EU is already switching to the debate on the proposed European constitution. EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today to discuss new compromise proposals in advance of a European summit in Brussels later this week.
What do people think of the present European political leaders？
A．They are really bad as political leaders.
B．They are good as political leaders.
C．They are good, but also are opposed by some people.
D．People do not care what they do.
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听力原文：W: It is said that you have made a new pretty girlfriend. And we're having a party tonight. Why not join us together with your girlfriend？
M: Well.. .I'm breaking up with Cathy.
Q: What does the man mean？
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A．He has his leg broken.
B．He wants to join the party.
C．He parts with his girlfriend.
D．He gets along well with Cathy.
